
About this Event
Join Us at the Climate Neutral Cities Challenge Info Day – Athens! 🌍
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy, in collaboration with Mantis Beyond Innovation as Innovation Enabler, invites you to the Climate Neutral Cities Challenge Info Day, taking place at the Ministry of the Environment & Energy in Athens on Thursday, October 9th, 2025.
This event is a fantastic opportunity for startups, researchers, and innovative teams to discover how they can be a part of the green transition for Greek cities. You’ll learn about the program's exciting challenges, the proposal submission process, and the evaluation criteria. It’s your chance to turn your innovative ideas into real-world applications that can contribute to achieving climate neutrality.
What to Expect:
💬 Keynote Speech and greetings from members of the innovation and political ecosystem
🎯 Introduction to the program's key thematic challenges, including:
• Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization in buildings 🌱
• Renewable Energy Solutions for cities ☀️
• Sustainable Urban Mobility and Smart Transport 🚴♂️
• Waste Management and Circular Economy ♻
• Smart Water Management 💧
📚 Overview of the proposal submission process and evaluation criteria🤝 Networking opportunities with key stakeholders, industry experts, and potential collaborators
Date: Saturday, October 9th, 2025
Time: 15:30
Location: Ministry of the Environment and Energy
This Info Day is not just about learning — it’s about connecting, innovating, and contributing to the sustainable future of our cities! 🌱
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the future of urban sustainability. Register today to secure your spot and join us in shaping the green cities of tomorrow.
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Arrivals
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:05 PM
Opening
Info: Moderator: Vasilis Athanasiadis, Business Creation & Strategy Manager, Mantis Beyond Innovation
🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:15 PM
Greetings
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:35 PM
Program Analysis
🕑: 04:35 PM - 05:00 PM
Panel discussion - Representatives of the 6 municipalities
Info: 6 Municipalities - 1 Goal: The Challenges of Climate Neutral Cities by 2030
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:25 PM
Panel of Partnered Companies
Info: From Idea to Pilot Application: The role of the Manufacturing Sector in the Challenge
🕑: 05:25 PM - 05:45 PM
Q&A and Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ministry of Environment & Energy, 119 Leoforos Mesogeion, Athina, Greece
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