I am Thomas Gkilias, CEO & Founder of Mindmeup LP, specializing in EU funding, innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, SME support, training, mentoring and project evaluation across European programmes.
MindmeUp is a Greece-based business consultancy specializing in innovation, EU-funded projects, and strategic development. Founded by Thomas Gkilias, the company supports startups, SMEs, and organizations in securing funding, designing sustainable business models, and implementing impactful projects. With strong expertise in programs such as Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, MindmeUp offers services ranging from business planning and ESG strategy to digital transformation and training. The company combines technical knowledge with a results-driven approach, helping clients grow, innovate, and successfully navigate complex funding and market environments.
I hold an MBA from the University of Macedonia, an MSc in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Portsmouth, and a BSc in Economics with specialization in Business Administration from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. I also hold a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Hellenic Army. My professional background combines EU funding, innovation, sustainability, ESG, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, SME consulting, training, mentoring, and project evaluation. I am the CEO & Founder of Mindmeup LP, a UNESCO Individual Evaluation Expert, and an experienced consultant in Erasmus+, Horizon Europe-related projects, NSRF/ESPA, DYPA, LEADER and Development Law programmes.
Expert support for RIVCircular applicants in proposal development, consortium strategy, circular economy planning, budgeting, impact design, and EU funding readiness.
ENERGY
ENVIROMENT
CYBERSECURITY
DIGITALIZATION
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ICT INDUSTRY AND SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
MATERIALES, TEXTILES AND CHEMICALS
CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) BATTERIES RECYCLING, REUSE
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (CDW) CIRCULARITY
ENHANCING DIGITALIZATION IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROCESSES
CIRCULAR ENERGY INTEGRATION: VALORISING LOCAL WASTE STREAMS FOR INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY