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RIVCircular Matchmaking Platform

20 Apr – 17 Sept 2026

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THOMAS GKILIAS

CEO & FOUNDER MindmeUp LP

MindmeUp LP

Thessaloniki, Greece

Participant

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.

My organisation

MindmeUp LP

MindmeUp LP

SME / Start-Up / Spin-Off

Thessaloniki, Greece

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.
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About me

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.

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Skills

  • project management
  • sustainability
  • EU Funding
  • innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Capacity building
  • marketing management
  • Mentoring
  • Training

Additional questions

Region

Greece (GR)

Marketplace (1)

  • Expertise

    Project Proposal Development & Circular Economy Funding Expertise

    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
    Author

    THOMAS GKILIAS

    CEO & FOUNDER MindmeUp LP at MindmeUp LP

    Thessaloniki, Greece