About Aroma hub
The Aroma Innovation Hub in Patras Science Park represents a partnership of companies and laboratories of academic institutions aiming to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, successful business development, and local economy revitalization.
The vision of Aroma Innovation Hub is to implement scientific and technological advancements in the production line of aromatic and medical plants, in an innovative way, in order to create value to its shareholders and society.
- Support the access to expertise, research infrastructure and funding opportunities
- Promote entrepreneurship in the field of aromatic plants
- Establish strong and well-structured links between laboratories and industry
The Aroma Innovation Hub was founded by Patras Science Park, professors of the University of Patras and the Technological Education Institute of Western Greece with research activity in the field, and by important companies in the food sector, beverages, cosmetic products, soaps, agrochemicals and plant production.
Board
Fotini
Lamari
Director, Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Apostolos
Vantarakis
Professor
Professor, School of Medicine, University of Patras
Vasilios
Papasotiropoulos
Associate professor
Assoc. Professor, Department of Agricultural Technology, TEI of Western Greece
Petros
Kritsonis
Entrepreneur
Chemical Engineer, Member of LAV
Panagiotis
Hahalis
Distiller
Chemical Engineer, Member of Tentoura Castro
Assοciate Professor Fotini Lamari is the Director of Aroma Innovation Hub. The General Assembly of the Members is the supreme governing body that takes place at least every six months and decides on the Strategic development. The General Assembly’s decisions are implemented by the Executive Board consisting of five members: the Director, Professor Apostolos Vandarakis, Associate Professor Vasilis Papasotiropoulos, Mr. Petros Kritsonis, and Mr. Panagiotis Hahalis. The Executive Board and the Director are elected every two years.
Mrs. Maria Petropoulou, Computer Engineer and Informatics M.Sc., specialized in digital marketing and social media, has undertaken the specialization and planning of the actions, the visibility and networking of the node.
Hub Manager
Maria Petropoulou
The Aroma Innovation Hub in Patras Science Park represents a partnership of companies and universities aiming to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, successful business development, and local economy revitalization. It is a multidiscipline approach covering all fields relevant to the cultivation, development, production and exploitation of products from aromatic plants and essential oils. The Hub will give to its members the opportunity to form networks, trace new trends in science, technology and entrepreneurship, and have access to expert guidance and collaboration. The conception of innovation hubs is an initiative of Patras Science Park and aims to contribute to the reintegration of the region through the penetration of the existing research / innovation ecosystem (which is highly developed in Western Greece) with the aim to boost entrepreneurship, increase competitiveness and create new jobs while limiting the phenomenon of brain-drain.
Members
Fotini Lamari -
Department of Pharmacy,
University of Patras
Apostolos Vantarakis -
School of Medicine,
University of Patras
Vasilios Papasotiropoulos - Department of Agricultural Technology,
TEI of Western Greece
Sophia Chatziantoniou - Department of Pharmacy,
University of Patras
Eirini Karanastasi - Department of Agricultural Technology,
TEI of Western Greece
Education
Aroma Hub and Education
Bridging the gap between academia and industry with a qualified workforce while exchanging knowledge between national and international networks.
Academia and Industry
Communication of current trends and needs to both sectors. Motivation of students and new graduates to embark on innovative entrepreneurial endeavors
Qualified Workforce
Training Programs across the value chain.
Knowledge Exchange
Creation of extended national and international network
Education
Aroma Hub and Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Aroma HUB includes a whole set of multiple lab centers, utilizes field tests and proof of concept creations while having a strong case on business development and start-ups mentoring.
Lab Centers
Scientific research and new product development.
Demonstrators
Technology is being utilized for "field tests" and "proofs of concept".
Business Case Development
Perform Market and Feasibility Studies for technology applications. Development of evidence base for stakeholders to deploy / commercialize new technologies (startup, spin-off, IP-strategy). Mentoring of start-ups.