The project focuses on building a sustainable network of partnerships in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to enhance the region’s innovation capacity. A network of trusted partners has been established, each managing local operational units as EIT InnoEnergy Hubs, including the Hub Greece & Cyprus. EIT InnoEnergy plays a key role in supporting investment at every stage, from academic research to end-customer applications. The vibrant startup ecosystem in CEE thrives with the support of dedicated partners and passionate entrepreneurs. To tackle upcoming challenges, the project seeks individuals who are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also bold enough to challenge the status quo and collaborate in shaping the future of the region.
EIT InnoEnergy – HUB Greece & Cyprus

Client: EIT InnoEnergy
Starting Date: 01/01/2015
End Date: 31/12/2023
KiNNO responsibility:
- Asset Management: Managing EIT InnoEnergy Portfolio in clean tech.
- Acceleration Program Implementation: Providing acceleration innovation consulting, including mentoring & coaching, and capacity building workshops on innovation management.
- Innovation Sprints & Open Innovation Bootcamps: Hosting and promoting innovation sprints and open innovation bootcamps in sustainable energy thematic.
- Open Innovation Capacity Building: Implemented workshops through Intermediation Schemes.
- Soft-landing: Engaging investors, industry contacts, and promoting KIC InnoEnergy’s portfolio through soft-landing activities.