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Senior Research Consultant - Innovation Funding & Ecosystem Development

Dr Maria Karampela works as a Senior Research Consultant in the Innovation Funding & Ecosystem Development unit of the R&D Department at Uni Systems. Building upon her extensive expertise in EU and national funding programmes and her record in successfully attracting funding for research & impact, she advises Uni Systems and other member-companies of Quest Group on innovation funding opportunities relevant to their strategic priorities, supports the development of funding proposals, coordinates the entire proposals portfolio. Via disseminating innovation initiatives internally and externally, she builds synergies with various actors in the broader Greek and European Innovation Ecosystem, incl. research institutes, universities, companies, civil society and governmental organizations. Prior to Uni Systems, she was working in the UK as a te [...]

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EU Research Projects Communications & Dissemination Specialist - Innovation Funding & Ecosystem Development

Nikoletta-Savina Kotronarou currently works as an “EU Research Projects Communications & Dissemination Specialist” in the Innovation Funding & Ecosystem Development Unit of the R&D Department at Uni Systems. She designs and executes comprehensive communication and dissemination strategies for innovative projects, demonstrating expertise in the development of multichannel campaigns and organization of impactful experiential events, effectively enhancing visibility, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and empowering innovation ecosystems. Additionally, she occasionally serves as an “Innovation Consultant”, providing expert guidance tailored to the implementation requirements of each project. Her dedication to continuous learning has fueled her ability to drive organizational growth within complex, multidisciplinary environments [...]