Who We Are

A boost to the economy, bringing Greek ingenuity to the surface

WHO WE ARE

Where Inventiveness meets intellectual property protection

The Delphi-based non-profit ‘Mind the Minds’ was set up when 6 people from different parts of Greece and distinct backgrounds decided to work together in order to promote Greek inventors and patentees.

By creating an active community of inventors, we offer the modern Greek inventor interconnectivity, patenting guidance, visibility and ease of access to the market.

WHO WE ARE

What we have achieved up to now:

2 HYBRID CONFERENCES DEDICATED TO CONTEMPORARY GREEK INVENTORS

^1st FULL DAY CONFERENCE at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens

On January 22, 2022 we successfully organized our first conference on Contemporary Greek Inventors at the Eugenides Foundation, aiming to disseminate the work of even more Greek inventors and facilitate their access to funding through the interconnection with funding entities.

^2nd FULL DAY CONFERENCE AT THE THESSALONIKI CITY HALL

On March 11, 2023 we are co-hosting with the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry our second conference, aiming to to disseminate the work of even more Greek inventors and facilitate their access to funding through networking with funding entities.

8 ONLINE EVENTS

Eight online events aiming to establish a community of Greek inventors and to inform all relevant stakeholders on issues of patenting, financial support, and entrepreneurship (indicative topics included a presentation by the Greek Patent Office entitled ‘Patents- trademarks – trade secrets: funding opportunities that currently support patenting).

NETWORKING FOR OUR INVENTORS

We have brought the inventors who are members of our community in contact with entrepreneurs and the mass media, thus accelerating their access to the market.

REGISTERING THE MIND THE MINDS TRADEMARK

The “Mind the Minds” trademark has been registered nationally, using the funding available from the SME fund, with the European registration pending.

CAMPAIGN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

We have designed and are currently carrying out a campaign aiming to raise awareness on the European Community funding opportunities available from the European Small and Medium Enterprises Fund (SME Fund)

ERASMUS+ & EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS

We are registered on the Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps (OID) platform and on the European Commission Funding & Tender Opportunities (PIC) community platform with the prospect of participating as partners in community programs

ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY OF INVENTORS

A vibrant and constantly enriched community of Greek Inventors, both within and outside of Greece, has been established

CONTINUOUS MEMBER TRAINING

A continuous learning agenda has been adopted and implemented through the participation of our members in activities and events concerning entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property as well as participation in training and awareness-raising events pertinent to our cause.

OUR AGENDA

Organization of the 2nd big conference on March 11, 2023

A series of monthly online events and webinars

A more extensive reach-out to promote our subscriber packages

Utilization of the European supporting and funding tools to enhance all of the team's activities

Inventor Bank Creation Study (with the help of competent consultants for technical implementation and legal background)

Research, identification and networking between Inventors in Greece and internationally

Networking with similar teams and relevant institutions supporting innovation in Greece and internationally

(HIGGS, ELIDEK, EKEFE Dimokritos, cooperation agreement with the Industrial Property Organization (OBI), talks with representatives of the European Patent Office (EPO), the Community Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO))

Continuous training of our team members on innovation and intellectual property issues

Attracting sponsors

WHO DO WE ADDRESS TO

Our initiatives and interventions

We are addressing all Greek inventors who wish to bring their invention to the market, patentees who have experience and knowledge to share and all professionals within the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem who can contribute to our creative efforts.

We are also addressing all stakeholders, private and public, especially those involved in industrial property and education, who understand the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and can support our effort in any way.

Finally, we reach out to those members of society who believe that initiative and intervention are not only welcome opportunities for thoughtful citizens, but also an obligation of every citizen who wishes to contribute to the advancement of their society and set a valuable role model in their community.

HOW WE WORK

Mutual support & community

We mainly operate by organizing meetings between those who are thinking of taking the first step and those who are already on the way, possibly close to their destination. We aim to support each other and build a community. Believing in collective effort, we put the abilities and skills of the individual at the service of the whole.

We create collaborative networks with a cohesive web of common purpose and the joy of creation.

Above all, we do not rest on momentary successes, but by completing one action we are already planning the next, in a sequence with direction, purpose and meaning.