A Greek media among the European innovation pioneers
24.05.2018, Athens, Greece
EMTech’s Intelligent Power Networks provides a product distribution substation automation line called iReact, which aims at intelligent capacitor bank management, OLTC position detection and extensive measurement downloading. Recently, our product range has been boosted by a state-of-the-art DERMS called Prognosis to address the upcoming challenges in distribution networks and emerging micro-networks.
Our innovation has been recognized by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot Program now housing the Horizon 2020 SME Facility and as sponsors, we benefit from a range of business support services to promote our business proposition to the relevant stakeholders.
On May 9, we had the opportunity to present our innovation at Iberdrola Business Day, among 15 companies. Mr. Nikolaos-Antonios Livanos – Chief Executive Officer, also had the opportunity to have informal talks, to be aware of Iberdrola’s current challenges, to consolidate business opportunities and also to take part in the business day meeting last day.
Mr. Nikolaos-Antonios Livanos at Business Day of Iberdrola.
In addition, EMTECH was selected along with 13 other companies from SME Outreach (OTF) program to participate in the European Commission’s first European African Utility Week 2018 on May 15-17 in Cape Town. African Utility Week is the leading exhibition and conference for professionals in all energy and water sectors in the African market, including decision-makers in high positions, entrepreneurs, investors and the most active media on the continent.
The EMTECH space within the European Pavilion.
EMTECH was represented by Mr. Nicholas-Antonios Lebanon and Mr. Georgios Stravopodis – responsible for the iReact product line. The team received pre-departure training, dedicated networking opportunities, and participated in thematically focused presentations and predefined meetings. The European Pavilion received distinguished guests, such as the EU Ambassador to South Africa Dr. Marcus Cornaro, and our company received the warm welcome of the Greek Consul in Cape Town, Mr. Thomas Matsukas.
To the left: Mr. Nikolaos Livanos, Mr. Georgios Stravopodis, Dr. Marcus Cornaro (EU Ambassador to South Africa) along with other participants in the mission.
Mr. Nikolaos-Antonios Livanos made the following statement:
“The objectives and directives of the European Union for clean, safe and efficient energy benefit all Member States and the European Innovation Council pilot project supports innovation at a high level, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with brilliant ideas and the ambition for international In this context, the support of the EIC in our efforts to reach the international automation market in the transmission and distribution of electricity is crucial and an important we were proud to represent the Greek dynamics of innovation and entrepreneurship During African Utility Week we got a taste of the vast landscape of opportunities offered to those who dare to invest and reap high earnings We are excited to explore the contacts made and to re- -Report our business strategy after assessing the latest developments in the African market. “
