30/06/2026
Honoured to represent APIRA, a German ClimateTech startup developing autonomous wildfire protection solutions, as part of the German Delegation at PANATHฤNEA 2026.
The first day of PANATHฤNEA 2026 began with a Networking Briefing hosted by the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce โ AHK Greece at its offices in Athens, bringing together members of the German Delegation and key representatives of the German business and innovation ecosystem in Greece.
We are particularly proud that APIRA was one of only four startups selected by AHK Greece to participate in the German Delegation, alongside leading research, innovation, and technology organizations from Germany.
The meeting focused on the Greek startup and innovation ecosystem, technology transfer opportunities, and future collaborations between Germany and Greece.
A sincere thank you to Dr. Ilja Nothnagel, Michaela Balis, Zoi Baltzi, and Kaliopi Klaraki from AHK Greece for the excellent organization and warm hospitality.
It was a privilege to exchange views with Dimitrios Anagnostakis of Boehringer Ingelheim Hellas and Vice President of the Board of Directors of AHK Greece, Dionysios Papadopoulos of Siemens Healthineers Hellas and Member of the Board of Directors of AHK Greece, and Frank Werner from the German Embassy in Athens. Their presence highlighted the strong commitment of German industry and institutions to strengthening innovation and business ties between Germany and Greece.
It was also a pleasure to meet fellow delegates Dr. Panteleimon Panagiotou, Dr. Alejandro Rojas Fernandez, Dr. Sebastian Winkler, Charis Kosmas, Sarah Wurzer, and Prof. Dr. Kristina Wanieck, representing organizations active in biotechnology, advanced materials, ClimateTech, space technology, research, and innovation ecosystems.
Looking forward to the collaborations, conversations, and opportunities that may emerge from this outstanding initiative.