HCDI is running a “Pitching Booth” at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair – Open Call to Greek Technology & Defence Companies
Book your appointment now and present your innovation directly to HCDI
The Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation (HCDI) is participating in this year in the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair (September 6–14, 2025) with its own booth in the Ministry of National Defence’s section, launching a new initiative: the Pitching Booth.
The Pitching Booth is a specially designed space where innovative Greek companies, startups, and SMEs can present their solutions, technologies, or offerings directly to HCDI—in private 20-minute meetings with specialized staff and experts.
Why participate in the Pitching Booth:
- Gain direct access to HCDI officers and present your innovations.
- Receive targeted feedback and guidance on how to apply your technology in the defence sector.
- Explore opportunities for collaboration, development, or support through funding and support tools.
Requirements & Process:
- Each company may be represented by up to two team members. Put your best “pitchers” forward! · As a prerequisite to participate, companies must be registered on HCDI’s Defence Innovation Ecosystem Charter
- As a prerequisite to participate, companies must be registered on HCDI’s Defence Innovation Ecosystem Charter
- Meetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis – secure your slot early, as availability is limited!
With the Pitching Booth, HCDI offers Greek businesses a platform to engage more closely with national security needs and become part of a dynamic defence technology ecosystem
For more information about HCDI's initiatives, visit: www.elkak.gr
About HCDI
The Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation (HCDI S.A.) is established as a Société Anonyme, with the Ministry of National Defence (67%) and the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (33%) as its shareholders. HCDI is charged with cultivating a robust domestic defence innovation ecosystem capable of fulfilling Greece’s national security needs. It focuses on soliciting R&D contracts for dual-use technologies that can enhance the country’s operational capabilities in defence and enable economic growth. It bridges startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, research centers, military academies, Universities and established commercial and defence industry companies with the Hellenic Armed Forces, Security Agencies, and Civil Protection, using financial and non-financial tools to drive more collaboration and to accelerate the transformation of innovative ideas into cutting-edge defense solutions. HCDI is supervised by the Minister of National Defence. For more information, visit www.elkak.gr