Partners

Retail super market, with an emphasis on trade  food.

The  Company HALKIADAKIS SA has been active in the area since 1980 until today. The brothers  Chalkiadaki managed to introduce a new way of shopping in Crete.  In January 2015, the  chain is part of the Greek SKLAVENITIS Group, which  bought the percentage of shares previously owned by  VEROPOULOS. Locality, history, interaction with  social fabric of the island and people of Chalkiadaki S.A. in  combination with the reliability of I&S Sclavenitis - the largest  of a Greek supermarket group - resulting in a huge  business in a difficult economic environment. The size and  know-how of the group ensure the possibility of selling a  wide variety of products at very low prices

Financial Studies Services

For more than 27 years, it has been providing high-quality consulting services to businesses, institutions and organizations in both the private and public sectors, in Greece and abroad. ETAM has undertaken the implementation of communication actions throughout the projects, as well as the dissemination of their results. The projects are supported by the Research and Innovation Program of the EU. HORIZON 2020. It is based in Heraklion, Crete and operates throughout Greece and abroad.

MUNICIPAL NON-PROFIT SOCIETY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER OR INSTITUTE SERVICES

It is an Urban Non-Profit company whose activity is regional in scope with the operation of fully equipped educational centers in the Regional Units of Heraklion, Rethymno and Lasithi. Specifically, it provides vocational training for adults to workers, unemployed,
self-employed as well as special groups of the economically active population. The ultimate purpose of these programs is to cover the educational needs and provide the necessary supplies to people who wish to specialize their knowledge and develop new qualifications and professional skills, thus improving their knowledge level and strengthening their competitiveness in the labor market

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SERVICES P.D.K.A.

In 2001 the Technical Schools were certified as a Vocational Training Center (VET) by EKEPIS and since then they have implemented a number of programs with tens of thousands of man-hours of professional training for entrepreneurs, company workers and the unemployed. Operating for more than 60 years in the training sector, they are an innovative unit that supports change in entrepreneurship and acts as a tool to contribute to competitiveness, achieving lifelong learning in countless areas of interest, implementing a wide range of more than eighty different educational programs - the whose duration varies from twenty to one hundred hours-, as these are dictated by the permanent and imperative needs of lifelong education emerging in the market.

AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP LIMITED COMPANY RETAIL TRADE  FLOWERS, PLANTS, SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, PETS AND  OF RELATED ANIMAL FEEDS IN SPECIALIZED STORES

It was founded in 1901 and currently has six Agricultural Cooperatives which have a total of 6 cooperative olive mills. Its role is to gather the agricultural production of its members and undertake the storage, sale, processing, standardization and promotion of agricultural products in the market. It develops activities of marketing of agricultural supplies, administrative support of farmers and provision of advisory services to farmers. It participates in co-financed national and European programs.

PRODUCING ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS  OF COMPUTERS, MANUFACTURED OR COMPLETED AT ORDER

Active in  IT field since 2008 creating projects,  applying high-tech knowledge, specializing in  eShop design and construction. Main activity of  company is the production of computer programs that are produced or  are completed to order. Netmechanics  can and does produce integrated information systems based on  the needs of each client and has received awards in national  level for its works but also for its product. We produce for mass  sale in Greece a product that concerns the quick creation  eShop for a commercial enterprise at a very low cost per month (Software As a Service Services).

Website: https://www.netmechanics.gr

PROACTIVE LLP BUSINESS ADVISORS

Research and Experimental Development Services in  agricultural sciences - Testing and analysis services of  composition and purity

 The company was founded in 2001 by a group  scientists. A  modern structure and a dynamic laboratory with the exclusive aim of  absolute coverage of the growing needs and demands, throughout the  food, water, environment production and management chain.  BIORESEARCH LABORATORIES S.A. have a daily goal to apply to  partner companies security management systems and  quality, to carry out accurate and reliable laboratory  analyzes and provide scientific and substantive support to  private companies and public bodies.

Laboratory analyses

•  Laboratory analyzes of Food - Drinks

• Laboratory  analyzes of Water - Water

• Laboratory analyzes of Wastewater –  Waste

• Laboratory analyzes of Environmental Samples

•  Laboratory analyzes of Animal Feed

The company's laboratories  BIORESEARCH LABORATORIES SA have a full range Active  laboratory equipment for carrying out microbiological and chemical  tests on food, water, sewage and environmental samples

WHOLESALE OF FERTILIZERS

The company  AGROFILIA A.E. is a new company, with a staff that has  many years of experience in the field of marketing agricultural drugs,  fertilizers and agricultural supplies. It currently represents  the largest Greek company in the area (ALFA AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES  SA) throughout Crete and the Dodecanese. Our goal is to  continue to offer solutions to producers and to  develop in other areas as our main concern, through  of our products but also our services, the production of even  and excellent products to the final consumers.

NETWORK GATEWAYS

Cretalive provides live information, current articles, video, digital TV, news on sports, technology, lifestyle, culture". online news, articles, news, information, update, world, economy, sports, Crete, web tv , video, on line, digital TV, current affairs, Greece, opinions, expatriates, Cretans, polls" All the current affairs and news live from Crete, Greece, the world.

Website: https://www.cretalive.gr/

CRETE SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY PARK MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AEEDAP ETEP-K SA

Other personal service activities

The Management and Development Company of the Science & Technology Park of Crete S.A. (EDAP ETEP-K S.A.) was founded in December 1993 with shareholders ITE, other institutions and private companies. Today, the company's share capital is €207,190. Services: Provision of Incubator services, to start-ups, business development and business planning, training services, assessment services, intellectual property registration and exploitation. Support of international business partnerships, promotion and participation in ETAK projects.

Website: https://www.stepc.gr/

A.B.E.A.

OLIVE OIL WHOLESALE

ABEA SA ABEA - Anonymous Industrial Company "Anatoli", as perhaps the oldest will remember it - was founded in 1889 in Chania, Crete and is the oldest olive industry in Greece. Today it is present in many areas of activity: Standardization and marketing of Cretan extra virgin olive oil, olive oil and pomace oil, Production and marketing of olive oil soaps, Refinement (refining) of olive oils and pomace oils, Processing of olive pomace for the production of crude pomace oil and heartwood

Website: https://www.abea.gr

Wholesale of chemical products

Cretachem is dynamically active in the field of laboratory equipment, consumables and chemical reagents. It was founded in 1993 by Stefanos Kouvidakis in Heraklion, Crete, where it is still based. Since 2006, the company has been active in the milk industry, being the exclusive representative for the Crete sector of the products of Chr. Hansen (enzymes, cultures, as well as other products for the processing and control of milk

Website: https://www.cretachem.gr

PDKA PRINTS

The company started in 2016 with the aim of providing services and products related to the emerging industries of 3D printing (additive manufacturing-3D Print), 3D scanning (3D Scan) and 3D design (3D Design). The company provides services related to the development of new products, prototyping, construction, etc. Since 2018, there has been a collaboration with a company based in Athens and able to provide services throughout the Greek territory. Two (2) people work in the company (four-4- if you count the partner company), all with knowledge in electromechanics. Products: 3D Printing-Additive Manufacturing (FFF, SLA, SLS, Binder jetting) with 3D Printers equipment from Zortrax, Raise 3D, Formlabs, Craftbot, 3D Systems

Website: https://get3d.gr

Works of electrical installations

"The company was created with the aim of meeting the investment needs of the private and public sector in the sectors of industry/craftsmanship, manufacturing, education, tourism, etc. The aim is to promote research, innovation and the modernization of the Greek The company is active in the following sectors: ICT infrastructures (Information - communication technology), advantech automation - industry, control of greenhouses and in general control of electromechanical installations, representatives of the company aralab (plant growth and food preservation chambers), applications for simulation and measurement of environmental conditions, development of autonomous and cooperative industrial gas measurement devices, supply of uninterrupted operation systems, wireless measurement networks, autonomous photovoltaic measurement stations (data loggers), an import company of electronic network devices and energy management."

Website: https://specialnet-store.gr

Research and experimental development services in the agricultural sciences - training services through training seminars

Its main purpose is collective and social benefit. In particular, it focuses on supporting Greek olive oil and upgrading its quality, through the services and actions of the Olive Oil Organoleptic Evaluation Laboratory, which operates under its supervision and scientific guidance. The Laboratory is accredited by the ESYD for the organoleptic evaluation of olive oil and the provision of test reports, since 2016. It evaluates olive oil samples in accordance with the European regulation and Greek legislation, while at the same time it provides consulting services on olive oil quality issues, to companies, institutions and other stakeholders.

Website: https://poiotitaplus.gr

CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION AND TRADE SERVICES  OF EXHIBITIONS

 For the purposes of the Regional  Development Company of Crete S.A. (P.AN.ETAI.K) are included:

The utilization of  wealth-producing resources of the region, taking initiatives with  parallel utilization of local human resources, as well as the  planning and the implementation of investment projects and business activities. The undertaking of all forms of initiatives and actions to support the shareholders of the SA, the organizations of the region, and citizen groups, with the aim of preserving the cultural heritage, ensuring the cultural upgrading of the region, the planned quality tourism development, the preservation and protection of the environment . The education and training of the local population and in particular those involved in the primary sector for the utilization and adaptation of the protection of the land and the environment.

Website: https://ank.gr

WINE TRADE - AGRICULTURAL DRUGS - OSDE

Website: https://www.agrunion.gr

Conducting basic, especially applied and technological research, the development of applications and products and the provision of services

The ITE (www.forth.gr) is the largest research center in the country, with 9 research Institutes and 3 Special Structures based and active in 8 cities of Greece. The Foundation focuses on innovative interdisciplinary research directions of great social and economic interest, with high added value. Its Institutes are active in areas covering the field of Natural Sciences and Engineering Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, as well as Humanities and Social Sciences. It works closely with leading Academic and Research institutions in Greece and abroad, emphasizing the education and training of young scientists. It contributes significantly to Regional Development in the regions where it operates and has a leading role in the planning and implementation of Smart Specialization strategies in Greece.

Website: https://www.forth.gr/

Research and experimental development services in other positive sciences

The University of Crete is a public higher educational and research Institution active in a wide range of basic and modern scientific fields. The University of Crete was founded in 1973 and operates as N.P.D.D. based in Rethymnon. The University operates 5 Faculties and 17 Academic Departments in Rethymno and Heraklion. A strategic choice of the University of Crete, since its foundation. The University of Crete has managed to compete worthy of the largest European Universities in the quality of research and postgraduate education.

Website: https://www.uoc.gr

Manufacturing of plastic plates, sheets, pipes and defined shapes

It was founded in 1970 in Heraklion, Crete. Most of its production is exported to more than 75 countries around the world, while, at the same time, the company maintains subsidiaries and production facilities in 6 foreign countries, in France, Romania, Poland, Russia, Turkey and China. Products KRITILEN® masterbatches (raw materials for the plastics industry) • KRITIFIL® plastic sheets for agricultural applications • KRITIFLEX® geomembranes • KRITISOL® polyethylene pipes • KRITISAN® recycled plastics • KRITIRES® energy from renewable sources The company has been listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1999.

Website: https://www.plastikakritis.com/

OLIVE GROWING, TRADE OLIVE OIL FORMULATION

It was founded in 1982 when it built an olive mill in the village of Sfakopigadi in Kissamos, where the Renieris family maintains its olive groves. The Renieri family's decades of experience in olive oil production, the new 8,000 square meter facilities, the existing 6,000 ton olive oil tanker and the fully equipped Chemical Laboratory guarantee the perfect quality control of its products from cultivation to bottling. Products: EXCLUSIVE VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, OLIVE OIL, NEIGHTER OIL, BIOLOGICAL EXCLUSIVE VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, EXCLUSIVELY VIRGIN POP (SITEIA, KOLMVMARI, KALAMAMAS), PGI (CHANIA, LAKONIAS) Facility: MODERN PATH , MODERN OLIVE FARM

Website: https://www.renierisoliveoil.gr

EDUCATION INSTITUTION

The Hellenic Mediterranean University is a public academic institution of Greece, with headquarters in Heraklion, Crete and branches in Chania, Rethymnon, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra and Sitia. ELMEPA is particularly active in conducting research. The University's research policy focuses on both basic and technological or applied research that promotes science and development and respects academic ethics. At the same time, it promotes cooperation with national and international educational and research bodies. As a result, a wide network of research collaborations has been developed and is constantly supported through the implemented Research and Development projects, the collaboration with Research Centers of international prestige, but also the interaction and collaboration with businesses and the private sector in general

Website: https://hmu.gr

Manufacturing innovative net materials

KARATZI S.A. has been active in the manufacture of innovative net materials for more than four decades. Starting with a small factory in Greece, KARATZI S.A. developed into an international leader with an active commercial presence in more than 70 countries with state-of-the-art production facilities in Greece and Germany. twine, Mesh Sacks, Labeled Mesh Sacks, Tubular Nets, Pulping Nets for post-harvest production packaging, Christmas Tree Netting, Elastic Meat Netting, Horticultural Netting, Shade Netting, Tulip Harvesting Netting and Construction Netting. The total production capacity exceeds 50,000 tons. The main competitive advantage of the KARATZI company lies in the innovative nature of its products, which are characterized not only by top quality standards but also by the high added value that makes them irreplaceable for end users

Website: https://www.karatzis.gr

Retail trade of telecommunications equipment

"According to the needs of the business, it creates and implements a strategy that will turn the idea into a successful business action. It provides the most modern and practical computerization solutions. ERP, CRM and other software that will automate all processes. Construction of websites, Portals and highly functional eShops. Expertise in Open Source CMS interface and hosting (WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, Drupal, Presta Shop, Joomla, etc.) We offer creative, customized content for websites and social media. We undertake internet marketing (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) as well as Google Ads, all with proper SEO in mind"

Website: https://infomen.gr

Quality management system certification services

It aims to strengthen the agri-food sector and the products of Crete, focusing on the strategic development of the primary and secondary sectors and their direct connection with tourism and catering services. Designs and implements comprehensive programs for the promotion and promotion of Cretan products and the culinary culture of the island, in the context of which he organizes seminars and informative events

Website: https://agrocrete.com

PRODUCTION OF SOAPS, DETERGENTS, CLEANING PRODUCTS AND WASHING PREPARATIONS

Established in 1987, it is located in the Industrial Area of ​​Heraklion and is active in the production and sale of chemical cleaning products. . The products that are produced serve the needs of cleaning dining areas and floors, decontamination of kitchen items in the washing machine and by hand, washing clothes, etc. for professional and specialized use, so that they serve all special cases of cleaning and hygiene. The quality of the products is excellent due to the continuous quality controls that are carried out both on the raw material and on the final product. This ensures the quality and effectiveness of the products provided to you. The company's goal is to offer you complete cleaning systems, always acting with a high professional conscience and approaching you with the philosophy of meeting the needs of a modern business and serving any need that may arise.

Website: https://www.alikon.gr

Electronic Systems Programming Activities

Bee Group is a company with great experience and important projects in the field of Technology, Consulting and Communication, providing a full range of services that can cover every need of businesses, organizations and entities that trust it.

Website: https://www.bee.gr

Design, synthesis and characterization of organic and/or inorganic materials and the manufacture of devices and systems as well as the development of processes and equipment for the patterning of micro/nano structures and their commercialization

The object of the business is the design, synthesis and characterization of organic and/or inorganic materials and the manufacture of devices and systems as well as the development of processes and equipment for the formation of micro/nano-structures and their marketing. In addition, the company will be active in subcontracting, technical brokerage and the provision of consulting services for projects related to its subject in related applications such as IT, telecommunications and space

AMKE Events Organization

The Cultural Society of Panormos "Epimenidis" was founded in 1998, it has made a decisive contribution to the restoration of the "Carob Mill" and is responsible for its management as an "Art and Culture Center". culture and economy, the Pancreatic meeting of different population groups, the meeting of Mediterranean cultures and the possibility of expression, reflection and dialogue about development, the environment and the economy.

Website: http://www.epimenides.gr

BUSINESS ADVISORS

The office was originally founded in 1977 by Sokratis A. Anastasiadis providing topographical and urban planning services as well as legal and technical services in the field of geodesy. In 2000, it developed into an office providing services for the development and design of technical civil engineering projects, under the direction of Anthimos S. Anastasiadis under the brand name ASAnastasiadis & Collaborators. The previous experience and parchments of the office formed the basis of our further evolutionary path over time. Based on the already existing acquired credibility of the market, it continues the course, remaining firm in the values ​​it received from its predecessors, providing services whose ultimate goal is the honest service of the customer.

Website: https://www.agroupadvisors.com

Farming of sheep available live

Proud Farm was started in 2018, by a dedicated group of people who envision a sustainable future for Greek sheep and goat farming. In the few years since its establishment, it has managed to participate in a multitude of research projects, international conferences and workshops, in sectoral clusters but also to implement important projects that change the image of Greek sheep and goat farming.In 2020 it was awarded the first prize at the Venture Impact Awards. Years of coordinated work and strong persistence led to the successful inclusion of the incubator project in the European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AGRI). A strong financial program that will lead to the creation of the prototype of the Incubator in Agios Dimitrios, Kozani.

Website: https://www.proudfarm.gr

Chemical Analysis Laboratory

CADMION is active in the control of food and beverages by having specialized laboratory departments. It has been accredited by the E.SY.D. . Its scope of accreditation is constantly evolving and is one of the largest in Greece. In addition, CADMION has international approvals, important for the export of Greek products. The equipment of her laboratory is state-of-the-art, constantly supplemented and renewed. The scientific staff consists of Chemists, Biologists and Agronomists with postgraduate studies and extensive experience. Despite its evolution, CADMION continues to be distinguished by the positive elements of the family business, such as for example the immediate response to the customer's requests, the sincere interest in the issues that concern him

Website: https://www.cadmion.gr

Flour industry, Cereal trade

The history of CRETE MILLS begins in 1928 from the port of Souda in Crete, when businessmen Soulakos, Pologiorgis and Tzianoudakis founded the joint-stock company KYLINDROMYLOI KRETIS. The activities of MYLON KRITIS now extend to the following sectors: Flour, Dairy products, Cereal products, Animal feed, Biofuels. In addition, they have taken a leading role in the commercial partnership entitled Delights of Crete. In the flour sector, the company occupies a leading position in the Greek market, constantly investing in the research and development of new, innovative products. The products follow the strictest quality criteria. In the dairy sector, CRETE MILLS are now active through their participation in the Milk Processing Industry of Crete SA, always under the Vero Cretiko brand, which has acquired a position synonymous with quality.

Website: https://www.mills.gr/

ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AGRICULTURE

The American Agricultural School of Thessaloniki is an independent, non-profit educational organization, founded in 1904 in Thessaloniki to serve the needs of the population of Greece and the Balkans. Its main educational departments are Primary Education, Middle School, General High School, School of Vocational Education (Vocational High School, "Modern Agricultural Practices" Program for high school graduates, Agricultural Applications) and the Perrotis College of Agriculture, Environment and Life Sciences. The school prepares its graduates for leading roles in social life and for a variety of professional careers in agriculture, science and the food industry through learning agricultural and business practices that are economically sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially responsible.

Website: https://www.afs.edu.gr

BUSINESS ADVISORS

The Company ANELIXIS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS Sole Person .A.E. was founded in 2009, under the original name I. MAVROGIANNIS K SIA OE by professional economists with experience in the field of Consulting and financing of private investments and public bodies. The company has experienced and specialized permanent staff with specialties such as Economists, Engineers, Environmentalists, Agronomists and also has a number of external partners to provide quality and efficient services of high added value. Since its establishment until today, it has continuously expanded the scope and number of its clients in the private and public sector. Today it is one of the largest Regional Consulting companies while it is a member of SESMA, Association of Management Consulting Companies of Greece - www.sesma.gr and is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Environmental Protection Businesses (PASEPPE).

Website: https://anelixisc.gr

PAPACHARISSIS LEONIDAS - Coordinator of the Scientific Committee

He is an ichthyologist specializing in Total Quality Management and holds an MPhil in Fisheries Economics from the University of Portsmouth (UK). He also holds a master's degree in Business Administration from the American College (ALBA) based in Athens. He has been working in the fish farming industry since 1996, initially as a business consultant for the establishment and financing of fishing/aquaculture facilities. Since 2003 he has been part of Nireas' staff as Quality Director, while since 2009 he has taken over the Research & Development of the group. Since 2019, he has been the Director of Quality and Safety at Work of the Andromeda Seafood Ltd. Group of Companies. Since 2018 he is the elected president of the Hellenic Aquaculture Technology Platform and Coordinating Technical Advisor of ELOPY.

OECON GROUP was established in 2003 by a team of executives with great expertise and experience in the field of Business Consulting of companies. More specifically, our company expertise in Consultant services regarding a wide range of business activities, from the growth of exports and international partnerships to national grants program

Website:https://www.oecon.gr/en/

ΒΙΟΧΥΜ, the first juicing company in Greece was founded in 1956. One of the few factories in the country that deal both with the processing of citrus fruits and juices production. BIOXYM S.A. receives fresh citrus like oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruit, etc from the fertile plain of Chania in Crete (Greece) and produces “Creta fresh” juices. Cretan citrus provides excellent quality and authentic taste to the juices, as the particularity of the climate, warm weather almost all year-round and close distance from the sea gives distinctive advantages to crops.

Website:https://en.bioxym.gr/

Since 1982, traditional Cretan pastry products from the CHIOTAKIS family. Premium quality, with extra virgin olive oil, Cretan herbs, and local dairy products.

Authentic, with care and love for Cretan cuisine. Wherever you are, a taste of Crete at your table!

Website:https://www.hiotakis.eu/en/

The collaborative formation (cluster) of innovation InoFA (Internet of Food Alliance) is the attempt to connect all the links of the agri-food chain and those who provide materials and services to it under a common umbrella which is based on high technology and the Internet of Things. In this sense, the flow of products in the supply chain also creates a parallel flow of information which is born at the point of primary production (e.g. a field) and is constantly enriched until its final consumption.

The purpose of the cluster is to create synergies between its participants and civil society in order to develop new digital products and services that will lead to the improvement of applied processes on behalf of all links of the supply chain.

In this way, the performance of all individuals involved will increase and the added value along the chain ensuring its fair distribution.

Primary production, agricultural product packaging, distribution, retail, research and educational organizations, civil society organizations, technology providers and service and material providers from all over Greece are brought together in the scheme.

It is coordinated by the American School of Agriculture, acting as a Supporting Agency.

Website:https://inofa.gr/