Good practice Crete
Good practice in eco-innovation support in the region of Crete
The Science & Technology Park of Crete (STEP-C), is based in Heraklion and was established in December 17, 1993 as an initiative of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), with the financial support of the EU (STRIDE), the National Government and the Region of Crete. STEP-C is based in the establishments of FORTH (Foundation of Research & Technology) and is one of the most important research centers in Crete. It constitutes an intermediate body aiming to support the development of innovative enterprises in the region of Crete and operates a) as an administrative department of the Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH) and b) as an incorporated company responsible for the management and development of the property of FORTH. Staff of Step–C consists of 6 administrative employees who currently support the 20 innovative enterprises hosted in the park. The main shareholders of the incorporated company representing STEP-C are FORTH, Piraeus Bank, and 20 small stakeholders including regional and private public bodies such as the Association of Cretan Municipalities and Communities, Plastika kritis, Agro-systems, Intracom, etc....
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