Future of Digital Investments in EU - Matchmaking

2–3 Jul 2025 | Aalborg, Denmark

George Megas

Head of Innovation and Networking at ISENSE/ICCS NTUA

I-SENSE/ICCS NTUA

Athens, Greece

21 profile visits

Innovation Ecosystems and Knowledge Valorisation expert, in ICCS/NTUA topGreek RnI Institute , former HE NCP, EITHealth, EEN,EDIH, former Ideal-ist partner.

My organisation

I-SENSE/ICCS NTUA

I-SENSE/ICCS NTUA

University / Research Organisation

Athens, Greece

Promoting Basic and Applied Research I-SENSE Group is one of the Research Units of the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) of the National University of Athens in Greece (NTUA). Founded in 2002, I-SENSE Research Group is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and research innovation in the field of electrical, electronic and computer engineering & technologies. Research Across Disciplines Research at I-SENSE focuses on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Virtual Environments, Assistive Technologies, Smart Integrated Systems – Sensors, Communication, Platforms, Mobile Networks and it spans across many disciplines such as Mobility, Environmental Studies, Logistics and Supply Chain, Citizen Science, Cybersecurity, Culture and Resilience to address questions of global significance and local relevance. In the above areas, I-SENSE responds to present-day needs, opens up new networks for action, builds synergies and works together with industry to offer a world-class research environment for critical inquiry and scholarly exchange. Supporting Innovation and Knowledge Transfer With more than 100 highly qualified researchers  and having a long history of involvement in EU funded and National research projects – more than 150 completed projects-, our research team produces outstanding research results that contribute to the targets of the European Research Area (ERA). A strong network comprising of more than 300 international partners, valuable players in the research, policy and industry arena offers our team a nourishing environment for continuous growth and support. Technical expertise and knowledge accumulated over the years  has often been translated into innovative results. Today, I-SENSE Group has gave birth to two successful spin offs.
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About me

Mr. Megas Georgios serves as the Leader of the Innovation and Networking Office at the I-SENSE Group of the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS). Mr. Georgios Megas brings extensive experience as an Innovation and  EU Affairs Manager, having served as the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe National Contact Point (NCP) for Greece from 2016 till April 2024. He held the position of the NCP and Expert for ICT, FET and EIC pilot in Horizon 2020 and coordinator of the NCPs for Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry, Space), CL1 and other, in Horizon Europe at EKT. Mr. Megas has been the coordinator of the Greek EIT Health Hub from 2017 till 2024 supporting Greek startups, spinoffs and students in Digital Health. Furthermore, Mr. Megas has been an innovation and technology transfer consultant for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN, 2016-2023) and co-chair of the EEN Digital Sector Group, with great achievements in matchmaking between Greek and international organisations. Mr. Megas has managed various EU RnI/CSA projects including Idealist, Startup3, NCP4Industry and other. He was the Greek representative at the  EDIH Expert Group formulated by  DG CNECT in 2018-2019, and participated in the Greek EDIH SmartAttica since its submission phase. Previously, he has worked as a Co-funding (e.g. ERDF) programmes expert at Alma and Partners and at the Ministry of Rural Development. Mr. Georgios Megas holds a BSc. degree in Agricultural Engineering from AUA and an interdepartmental MSc. degree in Organisation and Management of Industrial Systems from UNIPI & NTUA.

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DIGITAL-2025-AI-08-DS-SUPPORT Data Spaces Support CentreDIGITAL-2025-AI-08-COMPLIANCE Digital solutions for regulatory compliance through dataDIGITAL-2025-AI-08-AGRIFOOD Multi-Country project in Agri-FoodDIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-GENAI-ACADEMY-STEP Digital Skills Academy in GenAIDIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-VIRTUAL-WORLDS-ACADEMY-STEP Virtual Worlds Skills AcademyHORIZON-CL4-2025-03-DIGITAL-EMERGING-07: Robust and trustworthy GenerativeAI for Robotics and industrial automationHORIZON-CL4-2025-03-DIGITAL-EMERGING-08: Strengthening the fabless Start-up and SME ecosystem in EuropeHORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-14: Core technologies for virtual worldsHORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-15: GenAI4EU: Generative AI for Virtual Worlds: Advanced technologies for better performance and hyper personalised and immersive experienceHORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-16: Drive the evolution of the internet towards open and interoperable Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds: building blocks in priority areasHORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-17: Specific support for the Virtual Worlds Partnership and the Web 4.0 initiativeHORIZON-CL4-2025-04-HUMAN-08: GenAI for Africa