Technology Transfer Office

Spin Offs

Spin-Offs of the University of Western Macedonia

The following spin-offs have been established within the University of Western Macedonia:

 

1. METAMIND INNOVATIONS Ι.Κ.Ε. 

Associate Professor Mr. Panagiotis Sarigiannidis

The research products that have been developed and will be utilized by METAMIND INNOVATIONS are:

Providing integrated solutions for Cyber Security and Security Management in the Internet of Things

  • Cyber-attack threat detection software for critical infrastructure.
  • Honeypots network activation software for critical infrastructure

Providing integrated solutions in Precision Agriculture

  • Stress detection platform in intelligent farming applications.
  • AGROMINDS is a modern telematics and services system.

(website: https://metamind.gr/ )

2.  COMPETENCE CENTRE  SURE S.A.

Postdoctoral Researcher Ms. Olga Markogiannaki

SURE is a Competence Centre for a Sustainable and Resilient Built Environment using Smart Technologies. Providing consultancy services, cutting-edge technology tools, training, knowledge dissemination and promotion of innovative practices to businesses and stakeholders on issues related to digitalisation, structural safety, energy efficiency and the life cycle of construction.

(website: https://cc-sure.com/ )

3. Energy Competence Center – ECC

Professor Mr. Stergios Maropoulos

It is a partnership between the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the Research University Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (RISC) with selected public and private sector organisations, which aims to bridge the gap between supply and demand for specialised innovation and technology transfer services in the energy sector.

  • Deepening the interface between university research and entrepreneurship
  • It addresses a substantial need to implement major projects and investments in large-scale research infrastructure, driven by energy and environmental programming that can look ahead and create new growth prospects by responding effectively to the environmental challenges of our time.

(website: https://hecc.gr/)

4.  RedConsulting Ι.Κ.Ε. 

Professor Mr. Ioannis Bakouros

Private Equity Company for Regional Development Studies.

  • Development of products and services to assist in the field of civil protection.
  • Spatial and regional development studies.
  • Competitiveness studies and economic – technical studies.
  • Crisis management and disaster response system

(Website: www.redconsulting.gr )

5.  Innovative Research Applications – INNORA Ι.Κ.Ε. 

Associate Professor Mr. Dimitrios Tsiamitros
Associate Professor Mr. Dimitrios Stimoniaris 

  • Development of  system for providing certification for home automation products.
  • Development and upgrading of software for use in energy applications, in the electrical distribution network and in indoor or special electrical installations.
  • Specialised studies and measurements in the electricity network and in building installations in industry and other buildings.

(Website: https://innora.net/ )

6. ACTIVECODE Ι.Κ.Ε. 

Assistant Professor Mr. Georgios Kokkonis

  • Development of software, IT products, services and systems with emphasis on precision agriculture and the promotion, enhancement and protection of cultural heritage.
  • Development of intelligent systems to enhance and support the educational process.
  • Development of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things applications.

(Website: activecode.gr)

7. Omega Innovations  

PhD Candidate Mr. Stylianos Kraounakis
Laboratory Teaching Staff  Mr. Thomas Kyriakidis

Design, development and delivery of intelligent solutions (systems, products, services) for the efficient solution of complex problems in various application areas, such as:

  • sustainable development and circular economy,
  • environment and climate change,
  • smart agriculture and livestock,
  • smart cities,
  • industry,
  • intelligent mobility,
  • energy and tourism / culture

with the ultimate aim of moving towards a sustainable economy, promoting social well-being and cohesion and improving the quality of life of citizens.

8. Innovative Network and Systems I.K.E – INSYS I.K.E  

Professor Mr. Angelos Michalas,
Associate Professor Mr. Ioannis Vardakas,
Assistant Professor Mr. Dimitrios I. Vergados,
Lecturer Mr. Spyridon Nikolaou

  • Design and development of products and services in areas such as energy, industry, information and communication technologies in education, local government and public administration, culture and education.
  • Software platform to promote the adoption of innovative and integrated technological solutions to foster social policies and the digital integration of data, infrastructures and processes.

9. Social Cooperative Enterprise for Public Utility and Development Initiatives – ΕΛΙΞ 4  

Assistant Professor Mr. Gregorios Giannarakis

Promotion of sustainable development through a wide range of activities:

  • Promoting environmental sustainability,
  • Contribute to social and economic equality,
  • promote gender equality,
  • protect and develop the common goods,
  • promote intergenerational and multicultural reconciliation, emphasising the specificities of local communities.

10. International Systems Software Standards Labs – I3SLABS I.K.E.

Associate Professor Mr. Panagiotis Sarigiannidis,
Postdoctoral Researcher Mr. Panagiotis Radoglou – Grammatikis

  • Provision of services in computer systems programming activities,
  • Provision of services in the field of computer systems management,
  • Provision of security consultancy services,
  • Provision of quality management system certification services