SusChem GREECE

What is SusChem?

SusChem GR is the Greek National Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry.

SusChem GR was admitted by the European Platform on 15th June 2016, having been founded by nine Founding Members.

SusChem GR adopts the SusChem ETP vision, mission and priorities:

SusChem is the European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry. It is a forum that brings together industry, academia, governmental policy groups and the wider society.
SusChem mission is to initiate and inspire European chemical and biochemical innovation to respond effectively to society’s challenges by providing sustainable solutions.
SusChem vision is for a competitive and innovative Europe where sustainable chemistry and biotechnology together provide solutions for future generations.
SusChem priority areas, led by industries, include Resource and Energy Efficiency, Water, Raw Materials, Smart Cities, Enabling Technologies and Education.

The mission of SusChem GR is to:

Bring together the national stakeholders and strong industrial participation, becoming a representative sample of the country.
Develop a national strategy for Sustainable Chemistry and bring this forward at the European level as an input to contribute to the development of the European SusChem strategy.
Be the link to the National Contact Points and/or Programme Committee Representatives on behalf of SusChem for those topics relevant for the Platforms.
To define national Research and Innovation priorities alongside the relevant priorities selected by SusChem ETP. Upon the selection of a common ground within the priorities, some other topics may be included by SusChem Greece based on national / stakeholders’ interests.
Provide information and advice to its members, particularly on funding; encourage cooperative projects and consortia (brokerage events, dissemination activities).
Actively support and encourage SMEs to participate in EU projects. Be responsible for exchanging information within the SusChem network, other Member States and the EU Commission and any other organisation that may be of interest to the SusChem activities.
Propose a logotype in accordance with SusChem rules.
Create and run a dedicated NTP website.

SusChem GR has been set up by the following Founding Members:

National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), representing academia and hosting SusChem Greece
Hellenic Association of Chemical Industry (HACI), representing the wider chemical industry, including pharmaceuticals and bioprocesses
The Hellenic Federation of Environmental Protection Companies (PASEPPE), representing the environmental business
The Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), representing the biomass and bioenergy world
The Association of Greek Chemists (AGC), representing professionals in chemistry.
The Hellenic Association of Chemical Engineers (HACE), representing professionals in chemical engineering
The Panhellenic Association of Bioscientists (PEV), representing the combined world of biologists, biochemists and related scientists
The Institute of Consumers (INKA), representing consumers’ rights at large.
The Hellenic Coatings Association, representing Coating Manufacturers in Greece.