Greek innovation dynamically enters the field of defense and security (Defence) and opportunities for SMEs”, held on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, at the facilities of Samsung Hellas, with the participation of VK < id="T4">PREMIUM Business Development Consultants and Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation (ELKAK).
The SEKEE event confirmed that the country’s dynamic innovation ecosystem is ready to star. The role of ELKAK is to act as the national accelerator, providing targeted funding and clear, modern procedures.
During the meeting, existing projects and funding opportunities in the European defense market, ways of penetration for Greek SMEs, as well as case studies of companies with experience in the sector were presented. Of particular interest were the interventions of ELKAK and VK PREMIUM, which analyzed the possibilities of participation of Greek companies in the value chain of defense and security.
As the president of SEKEE, >Manos Makromallis, said, “the defense of the 21st century is no longer based on weapon systems, but on data, software, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Greek SMEs can take advantage of the technologies they are already developing, turning them into dual-use solutions that enhance innovation and national security. Europe invests strategically in defense, with European Defense Fund having €7.9 billion by 2027 and the European defense strategy providing funds over €1.5 trillion. until 2035. SEKEE, representing over 80 technology companies, acts as a catalyst for cooperation between businesses, agencies and institutions, confirming that Greek innovation has a role in the new European security economy — where tomorrow’s defense will It is measured by algorithms, networks and partnerships.”
For his part, the CEO of VK PREMIUM, Konstantinos Vamvakas, underlined that “companies that want to enter or expand their activities in the field of defense industry and produce material or technological solutions for military and/or political use (dual use), they can take advantage of the available development programs of state or European aid”.
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