With strong attendance and more than 100 representatives from the investment, business, and technology communities of France and Europe, the event “Greek Tech in Paris: Innovation, Investment & Cross-Border Collaboration” was held at the Greek Embassy in Paris, as part of the international technology exhibition VivaTech 2026.
According to the relevant announcement, the event was co-organized by the Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Greek Embassy in France, Enterprise Greece, Endeavor Greece, La French Tech Athens, and The Hellenic Initiative, with the aim of highlighting the dynamism of the Greek technology ecosystem and fostering new cross-border collaborations between Greece and France.
The event opened with a speech by the Greek Ambassador to France, Mr. Ioannis-Miltiadis Nikolaidis, who spoke about Greece’s dynamic progress in technology and entrepreneurship, highlighting the country’s steadily growing international presence.
At the same time, he underscored the importance of strengthening European synergies in the fields of research and innovation as a fundamental prerequisite for enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and technological leadership on the global stage, noting that the close ties between Greece and France provide fertile ground for the development of new joint initiatives in applied sciences and advanced technologies.
Brief remarks were also delivered by Ilias Iliadis, Director of Investment Attraction in the Technology and Innovation Sectors at Enterprise Greece, and Periklis Vassiliadis, Platform & Growth Director at Endeavor Greece. In their remarks, they highlighted the significant progress made in recent years by the Greek innovation ecosystem, while also emphasizing the ever-growing opportunities for investment, business development, and international collaborations.
As part of the event, a panel discussion was held featuring Guy Krief, Partner at BigPi Ventures, and Eleonore Cottarel, Managing Partner at Investing For Purpose, focusing on the prospects for scaling up Greek tech companies and opportunities for cross-border investments between Greece and France.
During the discussion, participants highlighted the high quality of Greece’s scientific and technological talent, the maturing of the domestic venture capital ecosystem, as well as the need to treat Europe as a single market for innovation and investment.
Guy Krief made special mention of recent investments by BigPi Ventures in internationally expanding companies with a strong Greek presence, such as August Robotics and Numan, highlighting the growing ability of Greek investment funds to identify and support companies with high growth potential on an international level. At the same time, the success of initiatives such as Panathēnea was highlighted, as they contribute significantly to strengthening the international visibility and outward-looking nature of the Greek innovation ecosystem.
The highlight of the event was the Start-up Showcase, during which dynamic Greek technology companies with a clear international focus were presented: Amphitrite, with maritime technology and data analytics applications to improve ship efficiency; iCOMAT, with advanced composite materials production technologies for industrial applications; Mind The Hack, offering cybersecurity and digital resilience services; Pandas, providing artificial intelligence solutions for the evaluation, exchange, and protection of mobile devices; Quantum Signals, with a financial artificial intelligence platform for generating intraday trading signals, and SafeSize, with footwear-tech solutions that leverage 3D foot scanning technologies, data analysis, and artificial intelligence to improve footwear fit.
The event was given particular prominence by the presence of representatives from recognized investment firms, such as Eurazeo, Partech, Galion, Apeiron, HCVC, Asterion, Rockaway, BigPie, BNP, Ternel, and Jolt Capital, as well as from major innovation and business development platforms such as Hello Tomorrow and Les Futurs Licornes. Additionally, representatives from distinguished research centers and laboratories participated, including France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Station F, an iconic startup ecosystem, as well as major companies focused on integrating innovative technologies (including Thales, Amundi, Oetker, Brevo, and Quest Global).
The event concluded with extensive networking among investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem, laying the groundwork for new partnerships, investment initiatives, and business collaborations between Greece and France.
Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO of Enterprise Greece, stated: “The high turnout at Greek Tech in Paris, the quality of the discussions, and the genuine interest shown by the international investment community confirm that Greece is steadily strengthening its position as an emerging European hub for technology, innovation, and outward-looking entrepreneurship.
At Enterprise Greece, we work systematically to highlight this momentum, connect Greek technology companies with international capital and strategic partners, and create new growth opportunities for the Greek innovation ecosystem.”