Join us at the first-ever Innovation Week – a series of events showcasing experts and innovation from the UK and Greece across the fields of Education, Social Economy, and Science and Technology – which we are co-organising with the British Embassy Athens.
Innovation Week
Education: UK University Alumni Innovation Showcase | 13 June 2017
We will celebrate the outstanding achievements of UK alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education. Our speakers are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions and country.
Admission is free.
Guest speakers
- Antigone Dimas
- Fred Featham
- Hariton Korizis
- Marilita Moschos
- Aggeliki Pappa
- Joanna Theodorou
- Myrto Tsima
- Nikolaos Tsokanos
- Zoe Zeniodi
The event will be moderated by Dr Theodore Anagnostopoulos, President of the Onassis Scholars’ Association.
Date and venue
| When | Tuesday 13 June 2017, 19.30 |
| Where | Onassis Cultural Centre 107–109 Syngrou Avenue 117 45 Athens |
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| Information | Katerina.Fegarou@britishcouncil.gr |
In partnership with the Onassis Scholars’ Association
Social Economy: Innovative Fundraising for the Third Sector | 15 June 2017
Social and solidarity economy organisations will learn about innovative fundraising methods and take part in a Fundathon!
Participants will:
- learn about new trends in fundraising
- learn about the use of virtual reality for fundraising
- discover innovative approaches to financial sustainability from Greek case studies
- brainstorm new ideas for fundraising
- receive expert feedback on their fundraising ideas.
The team with the best fundraising idea will win tablets donated by Vodafone.
Programme
| 09.30–10.15 | Opening addresses |
| 10.15–10.40 | Vodafone World of Difference – an innovative approach to supporting Greek NGOs |
| 10.40–13.45 | New trends in fundraising and income generation – Geof Cox, Social enterprise developer, Director of Social Enterprise Europe |
| 13.45–14.15 | Networking lunch |
| 14.15–15.15 | Small world, big stories: storytelling for charity and development in an age of rapid change – Marisol Grandon, Founder & CEO, Unfold Stories |
| 15.15–16.30 | Greek case studies: innovative approaches to funding and sustainability |
| 16.30–17.30 | Fundathon! Brainstorming fundraising ideas in teams |
| 17.30–18.30 | Pitching of brainstormed fundraising ideas to panel of experts |
| 18.30 | Announcement of winners |
The event will be held in English.
Video recordings of the sessions are available on the Blod website.
Who can participate?
Anyone currently involved in an NGO, non-profit social enterprise or informal citizens’ group addressing a social challenge in Greece can apply to take part either as individuals or in a team of up to four people. 32 participants will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
- the potential of the activities of their organisation/group to address urgent social problems in Greece
- the feasibility of their plans for using the knowledge gained from their participation in the event to benefit the activities of their organisation/group
- adequate knowledge of English.
Date and venue
| When | Thursday 15 June 2017, 09.30–18.30 |
| Where | Social Dynamo 25 Karneadou Street Kolonaki 106 75 Athens |
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| Information | socialdynamo@bodossaki.gr |
In partnership with the Bodossaki Foundation
Science and Technology: Innovation from the UK and Greece | 16 June 2017
The event will highlight the important role of science and technology in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging issues. It will also focus on the importance and relevance of science and technology in our daily lives.
Admission is free.
Programme
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Welcome remarks
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| SCIENCE AND INNOVATION Moderator: Yannis Rizopoulos, journalist |
| Life Sciences |
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12.30–14.30 Presentations and discussion with:
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| Science for All |
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14.45–15.10 STEM Empowering Youth Programme |
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15.10–15.30 Vodafone Greece Telemedicine Programme |
| TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Moderator: Prodromos Tsiavos, Head of Digital Development, Onassis Cultural Centre |
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16.00–18.00 Discussion with:
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Date and venue
| When | Friday 16 June 2017, 12.00–18.00 |
| Where | Innovathens 100 Pireos Street 118 54 Athens |
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| Information | Katerina.Fegarou@britishcouncil.gr |
In partnership with INNOVATHENS – Hub of Innovation & Entrepreneurship of Technopolis City of Athens and Catapult Systems
Innovation Week is co-organised with the British Embassy Athens.
It is supported by Vodafone and Astra Zeneca, under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Research and Technology.