Professor Georgia Andreou, Chair of the Scientific Council of the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (H.F.R.I.), participated in a high-level meeting with the President of the European Research Council (ERC), Professor Maria Leptin, held on 20 October 2026.
As part of the meeting, Professor Andreou took part in a roundtable discussion entitled “Strengthening the Environment for Frontier Research in Greece - From Obstacles to Action”, alongside representatives of the state, the research community and academia.
The discussion focused on strengthening research and scientific excellence in Greece, addressing the challenges faced by researchers, and exploring future funding prospects for the research community.
Professor Andreou’s participation, in her capacity as Chair of the Scientific Council of H.F.R.I., formed part of the broader institutional dialogue on creating a stronger and more supportive environment for frontier research in Greece and on reinforcing links between the Greek research community and European research institutions and funding mechanisms.
