{"id":270,"date":"2024-05-23T14:13:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T11:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technopolis.gr\/?page_id=270"},"modified":"2024-05-23T18:00:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T15:00:14","slug":"istoria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/technopolis.gr\/en\/ict-business-park\/istoria\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Company Establishment<\/div>

Technopolis Thessaloniki S.A. is founded, initiated by the Association of IT Companies of Northern Greece (SEPVE), with participation from major IT companies and public institutions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Land Evaluation<\/div>

In collaboration with an international real estate firm, Technopolis evaluates over 20 plots around suburban Thessaloniki, selecting a 100-stremma plot near the American Farm School in the Municipality of Pylea.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Preliminary Land Purchase Agreement<\/div>

An agreement is signed with the American Farm School for the purchase of ~100 stremmas.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Filing for Ministerial Decision<\/div>

A dossier is submitted to the Ministry of Development for the issuance of a Joint Ministerial Decision to define Technopolis Thessaloniki.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ministerial Decision Issued<\/div>

Technopolis Thessaloniki is formally recognized as an Industrial Area of Business Activities (VEPE) under Greek Law 2545\/97, with approved Environmental Impact Studies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

July<\/div><\/div>
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Technical Department Established<\/div>

The Technical Services responsibilities are assigned to BIPETVA S.A., an experienced infrastructure company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Positive Recommendations<\/div>

The Thessaloniki Regulatory Authority and Thessaloniki Prefecture give unanimous positive opinions on the project.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

February<\/div><\/div>
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Urban Planning Study and Street Plan Contract Signed<\/div>

Signing of a contract with the designers for the preparation of the Urban Planning Study and the Layout Plan within the boundaries of the Technopolis Thessaloniki Urban Development Area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

July<\/div><\/div>
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Infrastructure Project Studies Contract Signed.<\/div>

The Infrastructure Project Design Contract is signed, which includes the Road Construction, Water Supply, Sewage and Stormwater Drainage networks, and Electromechanical installations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Investment Plan Funding Approved<\/div>

The decision approving the financing of the investment plan and determining the subsidy rate for the development project of TECHNOPOLIS (VEPE) THESSALONIKI is issued on 21\/7\/2005 by the Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Industry.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Memorandum of Cooperation with Pylea Municipality Signed.<\/div>

In November 2005, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed with the Municipality of Pylaia, which recognized the importance of the construction and operation of the first Technopolis in Greece within the boundaries of the Municipality.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Urban Planning Approvement<\/div>

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Urban Planning Implementation Act Approved.<\/div>

Urban Planning and Street Plan Approved by the General Secretary of the Region of Central Macedonia.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Completion of Infrastructure Studies<\/div>

The preparation of the final studies of the infrastructure projects, which include the Road Construction, Water Supply - Sewerage and Stormwater networks and Electromechanical installations, has been completed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Definitive Land Purchase Contract Signed with the American Farm School.<\/div>

The final purchase contract for the plots of land is signed by Technopolis Thessaloniki SA with the American Agricultural School<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Infrastructure Works Construction Contract Signed<\/div>

Infrastructure Works Construction Contract Signed with ETE\u0398 S.A. (a J&P-AVAX group company), beginning the works.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

July<\/div><\/div>
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Technopolis Groundbreaking Ceremony.<\/div>

On July 12, 2007, the foundation ceremony of Technopolis Thessaloniki takes place in the presence of the Minister of Development.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Land Transfers Begin<\/div>

Land Transfers Begin for shareholder companies to establish operations in the Park.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Building Permit Application Submitted for the Incubator building<\/div>

Building Permit Application Submitted for the Incubator building<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Memorandum of Cooperation Signed with EYATH S.A. (Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Company).<\/div>

Memorandum of Cooperation Signed with EYATH S.A. (Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Company).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

June<\/div><\/div>
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Issuance of building permit for incubator building and start of construction <\/div>

The building permit for the new Incubator building was issued, and construction began within Technopolis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

July<\/div><\/div>
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Completion of infrastructure works and inauguration of Technopolis<\/div>

The construction of infrastructure works for Greece\u2019s first High Technology Business Park was completed, and the inauguration ceremony was held.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Signing of a memorandum of cooperation with CERTH<\/div>

A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the National Centre for Research and Technological Development (CERTH) and Technopolis Thessaloniki S.A. concerning technology-related matters.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Visit by PASOK president to Technopolis<\/div>

The President of PASOK, Mr. George Papandreou, paid an official visit to Technopolis Thessaloniki and was briefed on the project's progress and prospects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

November<\/div><\/div>
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Signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Municipality of Trikala<\/div>

A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Municipality of Trikala and Technopolis Thessaloniki S.A. regarding technology and joint initiatives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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February<\/div><\/div>
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Issuance of attesting decision by the ministry of development and start of Technopolis operation as a B.E.PE.<\/div>

The Ministry of Development issued the attesting decision provided for by Law 2545\/97, officially starting the Park's operation as an Industrial Area (B.E.PE.).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

August<\/div><\/div>
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Completion of incubator building within Technopolis B.E.PE. and relocation<\/div>

The construction of the new Incubator building within Technopolis was completed, and all companies were relocated to it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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February<\/div><\/div>
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Signing of contract for utilization of 7 stremma within Technopolis for creation of business innovation center<\/div>

A contract was signed for the utilization of 7 stremma (approx. 7,000 m\u00b2) within Technopolis with Stefanos S.A. for the construction of the Business Innovation Center of Technopolis, which will house the Park\u2019s shared services.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

September<\/div><\/div>
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Signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Alexandria Innovation Zone<\/div>

A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Alexandria Innovation Zone and Technopolis Thessaloniki S.A.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Event with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) <\/div>

As part of supporting the international outreach of Technopolis companies, an event was held with a delegation from the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

November<\/div><\/div>
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Submission of proposal for the creation of an ICT cluster to GSRT<\/div>

As part of developing collaboration among Technopolis shareholders, a proposal was submitted for the creation of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Cluster under a corresponding program of the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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