Author Archives: Sofia Tsourinaki

SHIELD

Comprehensive surveillance of high-risk individuals and health integration for early detection of pancreatic cancer utilising innovative multiplex immunoassays The SHIELD project seeks to revolutionise early detection of pancreatic cancer, focusing on individuals with high heritable genetic risk. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%, primarily due to late-stage diagnosis….

LEG-UP

The LIFE LEG-UP project, led by Onesto, aims to address the critical need for affordable, energy-efficient housing for low-income buyers in Europe. The project unites international partners to develop an innovative financial model that combines mortgage financing with energy renovation services. By leveraging private capital and partnering with One-Stop Shops (OSS), the project provides holistic…

RE-EMPOWERED

Renewable Energy Empowering European & Indian Communities The main goal of RE-EMPOWERED was to develop and demonstrate solutions for the energy transition of local energy systems based on multi-energy microgrids, interconnecting multiple energy vectors. To fulfil its objectives, RE-EMPOWERED project has developed novel tools (energy management systems, smart meter, digital tools for community engagement and…

SPRINTER Project Featured by Photonics21

We ‘re excited to announce that the SPRINTER Project was selected to be showcased by Photonics21, a major European platform promoting innovation in photonics. As part of this feature, Efstathios Andrianopoulos, Maria Massaouti and Costis Christogiannis gave an interview about the project, sharing insights into its goals and impact. SPRINTER is working on the development…

Upcoming Lecture: Climate Change in 2025. What science is telling us

The Energy Policy Unit of the Institute of Communication & Computer Systems, National Technical University of Athens (EPU, ICCS-NTUA) and the Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Energy of the National Observatory of Athens (IERSD, NOA) will have the pleasure and honour of co-hosting a guest lecture by the Head of the Intergovernmental Panel on…

I-SENSE Group/ICCS Recognized for Sustainability in Robotics at ERF2025

We are thrilled to announce that the Industry 5.0 & Smart Manufacturing Division of I-SENSE Group / ICCS has been awarded a prestigious certification for its outstanding contributions to sustainability in robotics during ERF2025! This important recognition celebrates our innovative work in robotic-based sorting systems for sustainable waste management, as presented at the “Sustainable Robotics”…

The 10th ITS Hellas Conference in Athens, 7–8 May 2025 – Focusing on Intelligent Transport Systems

The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), in collaboration with the Hellenic Institute of Transport (HIT) of CERTH, proudly announces the co-organization of the 10th Annual ITS Hellas Conference, to be held on 7–8 May 2025 at the Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens. Now firmly established as a key event within Greece’s transport sector, the…

DietWise

Systemic Solutions to Enhance Healthy and Sustainable Food Provision and Cooking at Home Healthy and sustainable food is often linked to cooking at home, yet not everyone finds this option appealing. In this context, the EU-funded DietWise project will streamline existing tools and applications to develop solutions that encourage healthy and sustainable food practices. Its…

PLEIADES: Press Release 1

March 2025 – 01/2025 PLEIADES – project website now live UK, March 5th, 2025 – we are excited to announce that the official website of PLEIADES is now live! The new website serves as a central hub for all information related to PLEIADES, providing insights into our mission, objectives, and latest developments. Visitors can explore…

THETIDA

The THETIDA project approaches safeguarding and protecting Europe’s coastal and underwater cultural heritage from the effects of climate change and natural hazards in a holistic manner that includes risk management, protection and preparedness, as complementary strategies to prevent damages to cultural heritage sites, identify and ward off additional threats and promote policy tools for climate…