Where AI-Driven Innovation Moves
Being part of Pleiades means more access, more momentum, & more reach.
You’re joining an ecosystem of startups, corporates, researchers, cities, and investors who are navigating the AI era and turning ideas into real results. Our members are the powerhouse of Pleiades. Each one brings expertise, networks, and energy to the ecosystem. Together, they make Pleiades the place where innovation happens.
Discover our MembersThe Innovation Chain
Here, your ideas are tested, partnerships form naturally, and opportunities multiply. Unlike traditional clusters or networks, Pleiades connects the entire innovation chain.
- 01 Research Ideation
- 02 Testbeds Urban Living Labs
- 03 Pilot Projects
- 04 Funding Consortium
- 05 Scale Implementation
28
Projects
Across the full innovation ecosystem 
7
EU Initiatives
Funding, consortiums and European opportunities 
6
International Markets
International partnerships and market access 
9
Venture Partnerships
Corporate challenges matched with startup solutions 
11
Local
Regional pilots and smart city initiatives 
3
Emerging Arms
New strategic directions currently being shaped The Strategic Arms
Each arm operates as an autonomous specialist unit.
Maximising Horizon Europe and high-value funding streams through AI-driven opportunity scouting and strategic consortium building. We build the right partnerships before proposals are written.
Horizon EuropeStructured entry into global markets — and activation of the Greek diaspora to attract talent, capital and co-investment back into the Greek ecosystem.
Diaspora · MENA · USConnecting corporate challenges with startup solutions through real procurement and paid pilots. Start with the problem, find the right solution — and create direct business impact from day one.
Discover · SolveDriving Smart Island master plans and public innovation labs — turning local regions like Chalki, P.Faliro and Patras Port into real-world pilot testbeds for Greece and Europe.
Urban Living Labs · IslandsBuilding new companies from the ground up. Providing founding teams, seed capital, and shared infrastructure to spin out ventures with real market potential.
Seed capital · Spin-outsNeural Intelligence System
The Pleiades AI coordination layer connects all arms in real time — replacing information silos with shared visibility, and turning institutional knowledge into live, searchable memory. Intelligence flows across the organism, not through hierarchy.
The three hearts — adaptive leadership
Direction Council
Long-term vision, major partnerships, annual budgets
Coordination Team
Day-to-day operations, cross-arm alignment, member services
Leadership Assembly
Member voice, initiative proposals, inclusive governance
Key Areas of Focus
Where we drive impact.
Smart Cities
Urban innovation, data management, and citizen-centric services.
Smart Islands
Sustainable connectivity, renewable energy, and resilient infrastructures.
Smart Ports
Maritime digitization and real-time logistics optimization.
Smart Tourism
Data-driven travel experiences and destination management.
Robotics
Automation, mobility, and AI integration for smarter industries.
Funding Opportunities
We connect you with Europe’s leading programs, helping you identify the right calls, build strong partnerships, and secure the resources to make innovation happen.
Together We Move Innovation Forward
Together, we’re building an ecosystem designed for what’s next. Innovation always moves faster when it moves together.