THE PROJECT

The University of the Peloponnese, established in 2000, has become the sole academic institution of higher education in the Peloponnese region. It has developed close collaborative ties both within the geographical area of the Peloponnese and at national and international levels. Many academic and scientific organizations in Greece and abroad collaborate with the University of the Peloponnese on national and European programs, either within the framework of joint postgraduate programs or as partners in international research consortia, in several of which the University of the Peloponnese act as the coordinator.

The University of the Peloponnese operates as a decentralized academic institution across six cities, with its headquarters in Tripoli. Due to its decentralized nature, the University draws resources (e.g., in buildings) from various cities and leverages the rich intangible cultural heritage of each area in the Peloponnese. The continuous effort to improve and establish the University of the Peloponnese within the national and European academic landscape has led, among other achievements, to its recent accreditation by the competent independent authority, demonstrating its successful alignment with the Quality Assurance Principles of the European Higher Education Area.

The Peloponnese region is located in the southern part of Greece and includes the prefectures of Argolis, Arcadia, Corinthia, Laconia, and Messinia. The area is geographically characterized by a rich landscape that combines mountains, such as Taygetos and Parnon, with fertile plains known for the production of olive oil, wine, and other agricultural products. The natural landscape also features beaches and coastal resorts that attract tourists throughout the year.

Socio-economically, the Peloponnese region has historically relied on agriculture and tourism, but in recent years, efforts have been made to develop other sectors, such as renewable energy and manufactory. Finally, local traditions, cuisine, celebrations, and festivals keep the cultural heritage of the region alive.

Break-Even Consulting is a leading consulting firm with many years of experience in providing advisory services on entrepreneurship and innovation. The company specializes in conducting technical environmental studies related to various cutting-edge sectors of the Greek production ecosystem. With a highly qualified team, Break-Even Consulting applies its expertise across a wide range of fields including environment, education, energy, research and innovation among others.

The Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE) is an academic unit within the School of Chemical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). LIEE provides high-level economic and managerial knowledge, continuing the tradition of the NTUA School of Chemical Engineering that began in the 1960s. In terms of research, LIEE has developed expertise in fields related to Industry, Environment, Energy, and Technology.

In all these fields, LIEE conducts both fundamental and applied research within the framework of programs funded by the European Union, government agencies, and private sector sources. In this direction, it has developed an extensive network of collaborators from universities, research centers, and other scientific organizations in Greece and abroad with related or complementary interests.