Research interests include hydrodynamics and heat/mass transport in multiphase systems (bubbles and droplet flows in liquids), materials physicochemical characterisation (non-Newtonian rheological/viscosity, surface and interfacial tension, wettability/surface energy, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, heat capacity, structural characterisation, roughness, and coherence of foams, emulsions, and biofilms, etc.), innovative electrical diagnostics, water and wastewater quality monitoring and treatment, computational fluid dynamics, etc. Has coordinated or participated in more than 100 international (including 25 ESA) and national research projects. Additionally, the members are highly experienced in low gravity research. Specifically, researchers have: a) participated in 2 experiments performed onboard the International Space Station (RUBI: Reference Multiscale Boiling Experiment and PASTA: Particle Stabilised Emulsions and Foams) and b) studied experimentally heat transfer and bubbles/drops dynamics under zero gravity conditions, participating in 10 ESA Parabolic Flight Campaigns.

Circuits Integrated Hellas is on the path of revolutionizing SATCOM semiconductor connectivity. With a unique and disruptive technology proposition, Circuits Integrated Hellas empowers Next Gen Phased Arrays. The Phased Arrays market for SATCOM is currently ~5bn Euros and is expected to reach 10bn Eu-ros by 2032. Additional similar use cases, such as 5G/6G and defence, triple the potentially reachable mar-ket. Circuits Integrated Hellas aspires to become a leading fabless chip supplier of 3D Si and GaN/GaAs-based designs for the SATCOM industry, disrupting legacy products.

Cloud Signals has developed a product bundle offering the transport network that connects the core net-work and the RAN (Radio Access Network) of the mobile network, services making use of the 5G stand-ards, and addressing 5G vertical markets (ubiquitous coverage, disaster relief, public safety require-ments, emergency response, remote sensor connectivity, broadcast service, etc.) as well as corresponding use cases. To support the broadest range of use cases, 5G needs to integrate within a comprehensive sys-tem of all available communication technologies, exploiting their strengths and values. Satellite networks are among the most mature communication technologies, having specific advantages in geographically distributed and dynamic networks. They provide highly efficient, effective, and expedient network deploy-ments, leveraging their intrinsic advantages in broadcasting capabilities, global coverage, reduced reliance on terrestrial infrastructure, and high security. Satellite networks are nowadays considered as part of the 5G use case deployments. Many use cases can be better and more rapidly served using an integrated 5G satellite-terrestrial network rather than relying on terrestrial-only solutions. These include providing com-munication services to remote areas and to rural and dense urban environments, like on-premises local networks, content distribution, content acquisition, highly distributed IoT networks, and private mobile and nomadic network deployments. Cloud Signals was founded by executives in the space and telecom industries and leverages the founders’ 20+ years of experience and resources to address innovative solu-tions and opportunities in satellite operations, telecommunication payloads, ESA, and EC projects, as well as the telecommunications markets in 4 continents.

Consortis Geospatial, based in Thessaloniki, Greece, was founded in 2013. Up to date, it has undertaken various projects in a wide and complex variety of geoinformation applications and services related to remote sensing, photogrammetry, cartography, geodesy, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), in-creasing its capabilities and resulting in the creation of a strong and flexible process that provides high-quality products to meet any kind of technical and aesthetic specifications. Location plays a critical role in the decision-making process. We make the most of it by providing advanced services, including software development, geospatial analysis, and modern mapping methods.

Corallia Ventures is a Greek venture capital fund focused on early-stage, high-potential technology-transfer startups emerging from Greece’s research and innovation ecosystem, typically investing up to €300,000 at the pre-seed/seed stage and supporting follow-on rounds as companies demonstrate traction. Its investment scope spans deep-tech sectors including AI, advanced software, semiconductors, robotics, biosciences, energy and space-related technologies. In the space domain, Corallia Ventures has a growing portfolio and pipeline around satellite systems, space electronics, autonomous systems, Earth Observation and space-enabled digital services; examples include investments in SOLIDKOSMOS, which develops critical-systems reliability technologies relevant to space electronics, as well as other space- and dual-use ventures emerging from the Greek research ecosystem. Corallia Ventures also benefits from close links to the wider Greek space innovation community and ESA BIC Greece.

Corallia is a leading organisation in the Greek innovation ecosystem and a unit of the Athena Research Center, with a long-standing role in developing Greece’s space and deep-tech sectors. It has been instrumental in building the Greek space ecosystem through initiatives such as the si-Cluster and ESA BIC Greece, connecting companies, startups, universities, research institutes, investors and public authorities. Corallia supports space and space-enabled ventures through incubation, business development, mentoring, access to funding, technology transfer, internationalisation and links to ESA and the wider European space ecosystem. Its activities span areas such as satellite technologies, Earth Observation, telecommunications, electronics, software and downstream applications, helping Greek space companies grow, collaborate and compete internationally.

The Control Systems Laboratory (CSL), which belongs to the School of Mechanical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), has years of recognised experience in mechanisms, robotics, and automation systems, including space robotic systems. The NTUA-CSL was established in 1981, and over the years, its central theme has been expanded to cover advanced automation technologies, encapsulating the long prior expertise of its staff in leading academic and industrial institutions of the European Union, Canada, and the U.S. It is an internationally recognised centre for R&D in robotic technologies, with worldwide international contacts in industry, government, and the EU. Current projects and interests are in the areas of space systems and space robotics, quadruped legged all-terrain robots, soft robotics, microrobots and micromechanisms, design and development of novel mechatronic systems, modelling and control of complex dynamical systems, real-time control systems, haptic devices and prostheses, emulator and simulator technologies, and aerial and underwater robotics.

The Composite and Smart Materials Laboratory (CSML) of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Ioannina conducts research and education in advanced composite materials and structures, with particular emphasis on multifunctional materials, smart structures, durability, fracture and fatigue, non-destructive evaluation, process monitoring and micro-/nano-composite manufacturing. Established in 2007, the Laboratory combines experimental mechanics, materials characterisation and sensing techniques to study structural performance and develop advanced composites with enhanced mechanical, electrical and thermoelectric properties. Within the space ecosystem, these capabilities are especially relevant to lightweight structures, multifunctional materials, structural health monitoring, advanced manufacturing and qualification of materials for demanding aerospace and space environments.

The Center for Space Research and Technology (CSRT) of the Academy of Athens is a specialised research unit dedicated to space science, space environment studies, and advanced space-related technologies. Its work covers areas such as solar-terrestrial physics, space plasma, radiation environments, space weather, planetary and heliospheric research, and the development of scientific tools, models and instrumentation relevant to space missions and applications. Through long-standing collaborations with leading international research institutions and space agencies, including ESA and NASA-related activities, CSRT contributes high-level scientific expertise, publications, white papers, conference leadership and research capabilities to the Greek space ecosystem, strengthening Greece’s role in international space science and technology.

The Digital Systems and Computer Architecture Laboratory (DSCAL) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) serves R&D and educational activities on the design and architecture of computer systems, the interactions between HW and SW on performance, energy/power, and reliability for high-performance and embedded systems, covering microprocessors, HW accelerators, memory systems, GPUs, FPGAs and ASICs. The faculty members serve the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications (DIT) and the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DAST) of NKUA. The DSCAL Space Technologies R&D activities focus on On-board Data Systems (Payload Data Processing). DSCAL has developed high performance HW accelerators (as IP cores) targeting space-grade and COTS FPGAs and implementing CCSDS recommended standards. DSCAL members participate in the CCSDS Space Link Service Multispectral and Hyperspectral Data Compression (SLS-MHDC) Working Group, providing feedback to the WG in HW implementation issues.

The Dionysos Satellite Observatory (DSO) of the School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is one of Greece’s key research infrastructures in space geodesy, satellite positioning and geodetic reference systems. Established in the late 1960s, it supports research and education in GNSS, satellite geodesy, crustal deformation, reference frames, tide-gauge monitoring and Earth dynamics. DSO operates a permanent GNSS network across southern Greece, contributes geodetic solutions to European reference-frame activities such as EUREF, and hosts specialised satellite geodesy infrastructure. Within the space ecosystem, its capabilities are directly relevant to precise positioning, navigation and timing, Earth observation geodesy, ground-segment infrastructure and monitoring of geophysical processes using satellite measurements.

The Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT) is Greece’s independent regulatory authority for electronic communications and postal services and also exercises competition-law powers in these sectors. EETT manages and monitors the national radio-frequency spectrum, grants spectrum rights of use and regulates satellite services involving communications between terrestrial and space stations. Its space-related role includes licensing and supervision of satellite communications, spectrum coordination and interference monitoring, and operation and planned expansion of the EOS–ΗΩΣ Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS), which strengthens Greece’s capability to monitor satellite-frequency use and protect satellite communications from harmful interference.

The Electronics Laboratory – ECE, AUTH has the following basic research areas: Testing of analog / mixed-signal / digital circuits. High frequency measurements (RF measurements). Design methodologies and technologies for 2.5D and 3D integrated systems. 3D ICs modelling and testing. Design and development of subsystems and systems for space missions with emphasis on micro- and nanosatellites. Modelling and design techniques for beyond-CMOS non-volatile technologies (e.g., spintronics). Development of IoT systems for monitoring natural phenomena. Development of electronic circuits and systems for biomedical applications. Development of IoT systems for measurements in agricultural applications.

ELFON is a Greek manufacturer of wiring harnesses, cabling and electromechanical assemblies for the Space, Defence and Aerospace industries. Established in 1975, the company serves major system integrators and other organisations developing complex, high-reliability systems, acting both as a specialised manufacturer and, where required, as an integrator and project coordinator. ELFON has built a strong heritage in space-flight hardware manufacturing through participation in major ESA science missions and commercial space projects, including PLATO and FLEX, alongside extensive experience in defence and aeronautics programmes. Its capabilities cover build-to-print and build-to-spec production, flight-control and EMI-shielded harnesses, fibre-optic assemblies, EGSE cabling and related electromechanical integration. Supported by certified manufacturing processes, controlled production facilities and an established network of qualified subcontractors, ELFON operates at TRL 9 for mature production capabilities and supplies mission-critical hardware to leading European and international aerospace and defence customers.

EMTECH SPACE S.A., is a Greek company specializing in Modelling, Simulation & Validation (MSV), active in the research, development and commercialization of innovative space technology solutions. Delivers high-assurance, mission-critical software and engineering tools designed to address complex system requirements, combining institutional quality standards with agile engineering methodologies.

The remote sensing group of the Department of Geography of Harokopio University of Athens (HUA) is named HUA Earth Observation Team and is not established as an official laboratory. The HUA Earth Observation Team is composed of geologists, geographers, and engineers. The main objective of research interest constitutes the use of space Earth Observation systems (more, specifically, SAR interferometry and very high spatial resolution remote sensing data for natural risks and disaster assessment, mitigation, and monitoring). The corresponding laboratory of geoinformatics is equipped with multiple high-performance workstations for extensive processing requirements.

The Section of Environmental Physics and Meteorology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is dynamically involved in the sector of space, as far as EO is concerned. It runs state of the art research in EO and has completed several projects based on the use of EO methodologies and data in sectors such as: urban environment, climate change, air and marine pollution, extreme weather events, nature management. Recently it has expanded its activities through the exploitation of EO data for climate change adaptation and mitigation plans, the integration of nature-based solutions in the urban environment and the development of smart tools for cities. In view of accomplishing its goals, the Section uses EO data from passive and active satellite sensors of varying spectral, spatial, and temporal resolutions depending on the application area. Its staff have the needed skills, tools and experience to handle all the different scientific and technical aspects of EO-related development projects. The Section collaborates on a constant basis with the European Environment Agency and has been an active member since 2005 of the ESA – China Dragon program. Furthermore, it is member of the ESA Copernicus Relay and Copernicus Academy networks.

ESA BIC Greece (European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre Greece) is ESA’s business incubator in Greece and part of the largest space innovation network in the world. Its primary objective is to strengthen the Greek space ecosystem by supporting five new space-related startups every year, either by enabling the transfer of space technologies to non-space markets (spin-off) or by helping innovative companies become suppliers to the space sector (spin-in). The programme offers a comprehensive incubation and support package combining business coaching, technical expertise, networking, access to funding opportunities, and legal and commercial support, helping startups accelerate technology development and progress from business idea to commercialisation. ESA BIC Greece also contributes to national innovation and space strategies by promoting the uptake of space-based services, facilitating technology transfer to and from the space sector, fostering entrepreneurship, and supporting job creation and economic growth. ESA BIC Greece is operated by Corallia, a unit of the Athena Research Center, with the support of the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance and a broad network of more than 70 organisations from industry, academia, research, finance and the wider innovation ecosystem.

The Embedded Systems Lab is specialised in the design of reliable embedded systems, and, in particular, in the development of HW- and SW-based methodologies for the validation, testing, and fault-tolerance of embedded systems with an emphasis on embedded processors and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Relevant research interests of the team are FDIR methodologies for critical (space) applications (Radiation effects analysis in FPGAs, SoCs, and CPUs; SEE characterisation with fault injection and radiation experiments; SEE mitigation approaches); Microprocessor reliability (Functional testing of embedded processors and SoCs; Fault-tolerant processors for mission-critical applications); HW security for embedded systems, FPGAs, and ICs (EDA tools for HW Security; Side Channel Analysis & Fault Injection attacks). The activities of the lab include R&D projects; consulting to industry on modelling, design, validation, and testing of embedded systems for critical applications; publications in top conferences and major transactions/journals; participation in organising and technical program committees of international design and test technology conferences; master courses for the design, modelling, validation, and testing of embedded systems; PhD research in embedded systems technology topics; and graduate and undergraduate theses on subjects related to the design and testing of embedded systems.

The Electromagnetic Theory Laboratory of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace conducts teaching and research in electromagnetic fields, Maxwell equations, wave propagation and related electromagnetic phenomena. Its expertise is directly relevant to space and satellite systems through areas such as electromagnetic modelling, propagation effects, antenna-related studies, radio-frequency environments and the interaction of electromagnetic waves with space and terrestrial systems. The Laboratory forms part of the Department’s Telecommunications and Space Science Sector and contributes specialist scientific and engineering capabilities that are relevant to satellite communications, remote sensing, radio science and other space-enabled applications.