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Following the successful launch of the PRAXI x Brookstreet Online Demo-series in April, we are excited to return with the 2nd Pitching Competition, taking place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

The PRAXI x Brookstreet Online Demo-series consists of four (4) pitching events scheduled to take place throughout 2025. The first three events, scheduled by October 2025, will take place online. The winners and runners-up of each event will compete for a spot in the Grand Finale, which will be held in person at the end of the year.

PRAXI x Brookstreet Online Demo #2

The PRAXI x Brookstreet Online Demo #2 is the second online competition of the series, during which selected innovative companies will present their pitch decks to an international panel of investors and expert judges.

What to expect

• Pitch deck presentation (5 minutes per company)
• Jury feedback (10 minutes per pitch)
• Final evaluation by both the jury and the audience

To participate in PRAXI x Brookstreet Online Demo #2, you may submit your pitch deck here.

Deadline for submissions: June 25, 2025

Why participate:

• Connect with top-tier investors.
• Gain valuable insights from experienced industry professionals.
• Present your vision and innovative ideas to the right audience.
• Seize a unique opportunity for funding and business growth.

Highlights from PRAXI x Brookstreet Online Demo #1 – April 8, 2025

Eight (8) innovative Greek companies participated in the first online pitching competition. The two winners who stood out and secured their place in the Grand Finale are:

Brite Solar – Innovative energy solution for greenhouses
Health4Crew – Digital healthcare for seafarers

The remaining participating companies:
AlongRoute · elvoX · Honestli · Palowise.ai · Prometheus Space Technologies · Theratechnica

Judging Panel

The winners were selected based on a combined evaluation by the jury and the audience. The jury consisted of:

• Omiros Sarikas – CEO, Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP
• Konstantinos Machairas – Investor, former CEO of AB Vassilopoulos
• Panos Papazoglou – Board Member of Alpha Bank, former CEO of EY Greece
• Alexandros Nousias – Managing Director, Envolve Entrepreneurship
• Dr. Konstantinos Vavekis – Director, PRAXI Network

The events are held within the framework of the activities of European Digital Innovation Hub smartHEALTH

Collaboration between PRAXI Network and Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP

The PRAXI Network, as part of its strategy to strengthen innovative entrepreneurship, has established a dynamic collaboration with the investment firm Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP. This partnership aims to empower the Greek entrepreneurial ecosystem and support innovative companies seeking access to international markets, investment capital, and specialized expertise.

The activities developed within the collaboration include thematic webinars, online pitching competitions, and presentations to investment panels, offering Greek startups and scaleups a comprehensive set of tools for preparation, networking, and showcasing their investment proposals.

PRAXI Network

The PRAXI Network is a unit of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), the largest research organization in Greece, with a mission to support innovation and technology transfer on a national and European scale.

Operating since 1991 and with offices in seven cities across Greece, PRAXI plays a key role in promoting innovation and strengthening the Greek and European research and business ecosystems. It bridges the gap between research and industry, empowering companies and organizations through advisory services, access to funding, networking opportunities, and commercial exploitation of research results.

Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP

Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP (“Brookstreet”) is an investment firm based in Mayfair, London. Brookstreet invests in Greece and operates internationally, specializing in areas such as digital transformation, the green transition, and longevity, leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence. The firm’s goal is to enhance innovation and maximize asset potential through strategic investments and global partnerships. Brookstreet is a proud member of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative, a network of over 5,500 members managing more than $121 trillion in assets committed to responsible investment practices.