Municipality of Chalki
Island governance & smart island development
- Climate
- Smart Cities
- Smart Islands
A small island municipality pioneering smart island innovation.
Telecommunications, computing & AI research
Applied research in communications, computing, and intelligent systems.
The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) is a research institute affiliated with the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), conducting applied and fundamental research in telecommunications, computer science, AI, and intelligent systems. With a long track record of EU-funded research projects and industry partnerships, ICCS is one of Greece's most active and internationally recognised research institutions. As an Institutional member, ICCS provides significant research capacity to the Pleiades ecosystem.
Connect with MemberICCS conducts research across a broad spectrum of ICT domains including wireless communications, 5G/6G networks, machine learning, computer vision, cybersecurity, IoT, and intelligent transportation systems. The Institute participates in numerous European Commission-funded research programmes (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe), contributing both to scientific advances and to real-world technology demonstration and pilot deployment.
ICCS also plays a key role in technology transfer, translating research outputs into applicable tools, platforms, and standards that can be adopted by industry partners. Their network of researchers and interdisciplinary expertise makes ICCS a valued collaborator in large-scale consortia tackling cross-sector challenges — from smart mobility and energy to digital health and public safety.
Areas of Expertise
Role in the Ecosystem:
ICCS is a cornerstone research partner for the Pleiades ecosystem, contributing EU-funded research expertise, scientific credibility, and applied technology development across communications, AI, and smart systems domains.
Activities & Involvement:
Work with ICCS — Institute of Communication and Computer Systems
Island governance & smart island development
A small island municipality pioneering smart island innovation.
Meteorology, climate science & environmental data
Greece's leading meteorological data and atmospheric research service.
Energy management & clean technology
Smart energy management and optimisation for the clean energy transition.
Urban governance & metropolitan smart city development
An urban coastal municipality building a smarter, greener neighbourhood.
Public and private sector consulting.
International consulting and technical assistance for sustainable development and public sector transformation.
Semantic technology & knowledge engineering
Knowledge graph and semantic technology for intelligent data systems.
Web3, blockchain & digital credentials
Web3 infrastructure for trusted data tokenisation and digital wallets.
Technology distribution & Enterprise IT
Technology distribution, integration, and digital infrastructure for Enterprises.
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