IFS Awards by RCM

IFS Awards by RCM The IFS Awards 2026 by RCM, invite startups, researchers & professionals to solve real-world challenges through open innovation.

Co-funded by Greece & the EU under Regional Programme “Central Macedonia 2021–2027” / NSRF 2021–2027.

How do you fix a leaking software pipeline? Software teams generate huge amounts of data daily, from Git commits to Jira...
30/05/2026

How do you fix a leaking software pipeline? Software teams generate huge amounts of data daily, from Git commits to Jira tickets. Yet, engineering leaders still lack unified visibility to detect where the real workflow bottlenecks are before they cause burnout or missed deadlines.

Infoteam HELLAS MIKE is looking for a proactive, AI-driven solution to transform telemetry data into actionable workspace intelligence. By fusing operational data across development platforms, this tool will: Automate bottleneck detection, enable smarter task distribution, provide predictive metrics for realistic sprint planning. It’s time to replace manual guesswork with evidence-based decisions, driving cross-functional velocity and faster, higher-quality software delivery.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read the technical brief and submit your application.

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Scalable agriculture requires high-performance inputs, and refining the core composition of biostimulants is key to unlo...
30/05/2026

Scalable agriculture requires high-performance inputs, and refining the core composition of biostimulants is key to unlocking their full potential.

EVYP LLP is looking for innovative solutions for the advanced purification of amino acid solutions through selective ion reduction. While current solutions hold strong agronomic value, removing residual ions and inorganic loads will drastically improve formulation flexibility, product consistency, and long-term storage stability. This refinement is critical for entering highly demanding international markets and developing advanced, high-value agricultural products.
If your team specializes in chemical engineering, advanced separation technologies, or industrial purification, this challenge is your entry point to a major corporate pilot.

🔗 Link in bio to view the technical brief and apply.

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Medical decision support tools rely on absolute precision, but building the rules behind them shouldn’t require endless ...
30/05/2026

Medical decision support tools rely on absolute precision, but building the rules behind them shouldn’t require endless hours of manual data entry. Galinos.gr (by Ergobyte Informatics S.A.) operates a battle-proven cross-check system for drug interactions based on official medical documentation. Currently, extracting Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) from complex PDF tables is a manual, time-consuming hurdle.

Ergobyte is looking for an automated tool to streamline PDF table data extraction. By converting static document data into machine-computable medication rules, this solution will drastically reduce entry time, scale knowledge base completeness, and free up valuable expert time for advanced feature development. If you specialize in NLP, document AI, or intelligent data extraction, this corporate challenge is for you.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to review the technical brief and apply.

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In agrivoltaics, finding the perfect balance between shading crops and generating solar energy has traditionally been a ...
30/05/2026

In agrivoltaics, finding the perfect balance between shading crops and generating solar energy has traditionally been a guessing game. Currently, transparency levels in PV modules are selected empirically, relying on time-consuming manual trial-and-error that can lead to suboptimal performance for both the farm and the grid.

Brute is looking to change that by developing a systematic, data-driven digital tool.This tool will automatically calculate optimal PV transparency based on critical local parameters like climate zones, crop types, and solar conditions. If you specialize in predictive modeling, software development, or agricultural data analytics, this challenge is your opportunity to build a new industrial standard.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to view the brief and apply.

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As agrivoltaic (agri-PV) installations rapidly expand to merge agriculture with renewable energy, a major technical hurd...
27/05/2026

As agrivoltaic (agri-PV) installations rapidly expand to merge agriculture with renewable energy, a major technical hurdle emerges: how do we operate large-scale solar systems within weak or underdeveloped rural grids?

Brite is searching for innovative solutions to integrate agri-PV systems into remote, off-grid, or fragile distribution networks. The goal is to ensure stable grid operation, eliminate voltage instability, and create scalable deployment models that maximize the utilization of locally produced clean energy. If you have the technology to strengthen rural energy infrastructure and optimize power distribution, this challenge is looking for your expertise.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full technical brief and apply.

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Climate change is forcing us to rethink structural safety and infrastructure resilience. Standard flood protection often...
27/05/2026

Climate change is forcing us to rethink structural safety and infrastructure resilience. Standard flood protection often fails when it comes to large-scale openings (1-6 meters), leaving critical facilities like hospitals, logistics hubs, and underground parking lots highly vulnerable.

Alumil SA is looking for innovative, scalable flood protection solutions that can withstand serious hydrostatic loads, ensure low leakage, and remain cost-effective. Whether your solution relies on aluminum engineering or alternative advanced materials, this is your chance to protect communities and scale your tech.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full technical brief and apply.
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Aluminum window manufacturing remains a highly complex, multi-stage process that relies heavily on a shrinking pool of s...
27/05/2026

Aluminum window manufacturing remains a highly complex, multi-stage process that relies heavily on a shrinking pool of skilled manual labor. While large-scale automation exists, it remains financially out of reach for small and medium-sized workshops struggling to meet rising demand.

Alumil SA is seeking affordable, practical automation tools designed to boost production speed, ensure consistency, and integrate seamlessly into everyday workshop teams without requiring advanced expertise. If you have the tools to democratize industrial productivity, we want to see them.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to submit your proposal.

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Maximizing efficiency within tight agricultural windows requires more than traditional planning.Alterra SA, a leading IQ...
27/05/2026

Maximizing efficiency within tight agricultural windows requires more than traditional planning.

Alterra SA, a leading IQF producer of frozen fruits and vegetables, operates 4 complex freezing tunnels with distinct capacities. To move past manual spreadsheets, they are seeking automated solutions for Frozen Food Production Optimization. The goal? Real-time bottleneck identification, dynamic scenario simulation, and precise forecasting tied to sales demand. Bring your predictive algorithms and optimization tools to the food tech frontier.

🔗 Apply via the link in our bio.

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25/05/2026

Two intense days at the Port of Thessaloniki come to an end. TechSaloniki X and the Technology Forum brought the tech community together, and now the spotlight shifts entirely to the IFS Awards 2026. ✨

The Solution Providers Open Call is moving into its next phase. With 16 major industrial challenges active, the stage is set for startups, research teams, and solution providers to pitch their innovative solutions. From advanced data engineering to industrial production optimization, the requirements are clear and the platform is ready for your proposals.

The challenges are out there. Are you ready to solve them?
🔗 Click the link in our bio to explore all 16 challenges and submit your application.

The wait is over. Tomorrow, we officially launch the Solution Providers Open Call at the Port of Thessaloniki, co-locate...
21/05/2026

The wait is over.
Tomorrow, we officially launch the Solution Providers Open Call at the Port of Thessaloniki, co-located with Techsaloniki X and theTechnology Forum! 🚀
Join us for an intensive 2-day summit where innovation meets industry demands. If you are ready to pitch your solutions to our Challenge Owners, our dedicated session on May 22nd is exactly where you need to be.
The hub of innovation opens its doors.
See you there!

📍 Port of Thessaloniki (Warehouse C & D)
🗓️ May 22 - 23, 2026

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