On May 8, 2025, ena Development Consultants, partner of the EIT Food Hub, attended the 1st Working Meeting of the EIT Community RIS Hub in Greece, held in Athens with the participation of all Greek EIT Hubs.

The meeting had two main goals:

  • The welcoming of Christina Doliannidi as the new EIT ECO (EIT Community Officer)
  • Strengthening cooperation between the Greek EIT Hubs and coordinating activities for 2025, with an emphasis on synergies, exchanging best practices, and co-designing initiatives with national impact.

The #enateam was represented at the meeting by Stella Bazdani, Coordinator of Public Sector Consulting Services, and Filio Karambini, Sustainability and Public Sector Development Consultant. Our team presented the work and planning of EIT Food Hub Greece for the upcoming year, exchanged experiences with the other Hubs, and contributed actively to the design of joint actions to strengthen innovation in Greece.

Our participation in such initiatives reaffirms our commitment to being part of critical dialogues on innovation, sustainable development, and the creation of a dynamic ecosystem of knowledge and entrepreneurship.

The EIT and Its Contribution to Innovation

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), established in 2008, is an EU organization that aims to enhance Europe's innovation capacity. Through the connection of education, research, and entrepreneurship, the EIT creates strong innovation ecosystems that promote sustainable development and European competitiveness.

The 10 Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) of the EIT focus on different sectors, including:
  • EIT Climate-KIC: Accelerating the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
  • EIT InnoEnergy: Ensuring a sustainable energy future for Europe.
  • EIT Digital: Leading the digital transformation of Europe.
  • EIT Health: Providing EU citizens with more opportunities for a healthy life.
  • EIT RawMaterials: Turning raw material development into strength for Europe.
  • EIT Food: Leading a global revolution in food innovation and production.
  • EIT Urban Mobility: Developing smart, green, and integrated urban transport.
  • EIT Manufacturing: Enhancing the competitiveness of Europe's manufacturing industry.
  • EIT Culture & Creativity: Strengthening and shaping the European cultural and creative sector.
  • EIT Water: Developing integrated approaches to freshwater, marine, and coastal management.

EIT Food: Innovation in the Agri-food Sector

ena Development Consultants, as a partner of EIT Food HUB Greece, actively supports EIT Food's mission for a global reshaping of the food system through innovation.

The EIT Food HUB Greece, the result of the collaboration between Democritus University of Thrace and ena Development Consultants, has three main goals:

  • Strengthening innovation in the agri-food sector,
  • Boosting the local economy,
  • and Improving food quality.

We are proud to actively contribute to this effort, promoting innovation and collaboration within the Greek EIT community.