

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lab to Market Initiative:  Kick-Off Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Bridging Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship InitiativeAbout this EventEvent DescriptionJoin us for the launch of the Lab to Market Initiative, a new partnership between Columbia University and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) designed to help turn cutting-edge research into real-world ventures. The initiative is run by the Columbia Global Center in Athens, led by Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), with the support of Columbia Business School, Endeavor Greece, and the Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies (HIAS). This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation.Lab to Market brings together academia, industry, investors, and the innovation ecosystem to support a new generation of scientist-entrepreneurs in Greece. The program is designed to bridge the gap between basic research and entrepreneurship, equipping students and researchers with the tools, mentorship, and networks needed to transform ideas from the lab into viable, scalable businesses.What’s on the AgendaFrom Strategy to ImpactHear from initiative partners on how research, collaboration, and ecosystem support translate into real-world ventures.Mentors’ Voices – Fireside ChatFounders and investors share insights on building, scaling, and mentoring innovation-driven teams.Meet the First CohortGet to know the inaugural Lab to Market participants and learn about the ideas they are bringing from the lab to the market.Date &amp; Time:January 16, 2026, at 5:00-7:00 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm)ReceptionAfter the event, join us for a reception in the foyer with refreshments.LocationCeremonial Hall, Central Administration Building, NTUA Zografou CampusSeats are limited—RSVP to secure your spot.Please be aware that the venue has limited accessibility.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Zografou
- **state**: AT
- **country**: Greece
- **location**: Administration Building NTUA
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- **full address**: Administration Building NTUA, 9 Heroon Polytechniou, Zografou, Greece

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
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  - **A:** Administration Building NTUA, 9 Heroon Polytechniou, Zografou, Greece
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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