The Science and Technology park of Crete (STEP-C) was created in 1993 as an initiative of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), one of the largest Research Organisations in the country with the financial support of the EU, the National Government and the Region of Crete. Adept to the rapidly evolving needs of the region and the research advancements at FORTH and the local Academic Institutions, STEP-C offers, in addition to incubating facilities and services to start up companies with emerging technologies, specialized professional services that are difficult to find under one roof and geared to assisting and guiding companies to:
- Unleash their potential through innovation
- Assess and secure their intellectual property interests
- Support better their business interests
- Transfer their technological advancements into the manufacturing of innovative products
During its 15 years of operation, STEP-C supported the business development of approximately 45 companies and developed various projects in order to promote innovation and entrepreneurial activity in Crete.
