ICCS — Institute of Communication and Computer Systems
Telecommunications, computing & AI research
- AI
- IoT
- R&D
Applied research in communications, computing, and intelligent systems.
Banking, financial services & fintech investment
Greece's oldest bank, driving financial innovation and startup growth.
National Bank of Greece (NBG) is one of Greece's largest and most established financial institutions, with a history spanning over 180 years. Through its innovation arm NBG Business Seeds and its venture capital activities, NBG actively invests in and supports the Greek startup and technology ecosystem. As an Enterprise member, NBG brings financial sector leadership and investment capacity to the Pleiades network.
Connect with MemberNBG provides a full range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services to individuals, businesses, and institutions across Greece. The bank has invested significantly in digital transformation, developing mobile banking platforms, API-based financial services, and open banking infrastructure that positions it as a leader in Greek digital finance.
Through NBG Business Seeds, the bank runs one of Greece's most active corporate accelerator and investment programmes — supporting early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, banking services, and access to a broad corporate network. NBG's involvement in innovation ecosystems reflects its strategic interest in co-creating the next generation of financial and cross-sector technology solutions.
Areas of Expertise
Role in the Ecosystem:
NBG provides the Pleiades ecosystem with access to financial sector expertise, investment networks, and fintech innovation programmes — bridging the gap between emerging technology ventures and commercial financial services.
Activities & Involvement:
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Work with NBG Bank
Telecommunications, computing & AI research
Applied research in communications, computing, and intelligent systems.
Urban digital twins & smart city technology
Digital twin and AI-powered urban decision-making platforms.
Robotics, control systems & cyber-physical research
Academic research in robotics, control systems, and cyber-physical integration.
IT infrastructure & systems integration
IT infrastructure, networking, and systems integration for Enterprises.
Web3, blockchain & digital credentials
Web3 infrastructure for trusted data tokenisation and digital wallets.
Urban governance & smart city development
A forward-looking coastal city co-designing its climate-neutral future.
Technology distribution & Enterprise IT
Technology distribution, integration, and digital infrastructure for Enterprises.
IoT & circular economy technology
Smart technologies for circular economy, waste, energy, and water management.