On January 10, 2025, Dr. Nikos Kanopoulos, CEO of Brite Solar, participated in the event "STEP: A National Opportunity for the Development and Production of Critical Technologies."
The event focused on integrating the European Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) initiative into Greece's national strategy.
The STEP initiative aims to develop critical technologies in digital technologies, clean and resource-efficient technologies, and biotechnology.
Brite Solar’s participation, as an innovative Greek company developing semi-transparent agrivoltaic panels, highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in promoting innovation and competitiveness.
Other notable participants included:
- Nikos Papathanasis, Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance
- Thanasis Kontogeorgis, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister
- Anna Mani-Papadimitriou, Deputy Minister of Development
- Vasiliki Pantelopoulou, Secretary General of ESIF
- Carlos Arsuaga, DG Budget, STEP Task Force
- Dr. Niki Kousi, EIT Raw Materials SE Europe
- Dr. Leandros Stamboulidis, CEO of LEO Space Photonics, STEP Seal holder (Horizon)
- Yiannis Papadopoulos, President of the Hellenic Private Equity and Venture Capital Association
The integration of the STEP initiative into the national strategy marks a significant milestone in enhancing technological autonomy and fostering sustainable development in Greece.
