Important developments from the meeting in Nis, Serbia and the upcoming organization of the South East European Innovators Challenge
On June 11, 2025, the second official meeting of the Southeast European Science & Technology Parks Alliance took place in Nis, Serbia, within the framework of the 9th Advanced Technologies Forum – TechMomentum. The discussion was moderated by Tasos Vassiliadis, CEO and Founder of JOIST Innovation Park, who also assumed the Presidency of the Alliance for 2025.
The SEE Tech Parks Alliance is a cooperation initiative between technology and science parks from countries of SE Europe (Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Montenegro). Common goal:
Strengthening transnational cooperation
Transferring knowledge and technology
Supporting start-ups
Participating in transnational projects of high added value
Elevating the region to a pole of innovation and entrepreneurship
South East European Innovators Challenge 2025
A highlight for 2025 will be the South East European Innovators Challenge, which will be held on October 31, 2025 at the JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa.
A regional innovation event with participation from all over SE Europe, which aims to bring together startups, investors, research centers and institutional bodies, creating fertile ground for new collaborations and investment opportunities.
The main thematic pillars of the event will include:
Cybersecurity
Smart logistics and cargo systems
Green logistics & innovation in ports (Port Innovation)
JOIST, as the leader of the Alliance for 2025, assumes the role of regional coordinator at a time when SE Europe is transforming into an international hub of technological progress and entrepreneurship.
Stay tuned, more details about the event are coming soon!