The Scientific and Technological Park of Epirus

The Scientific and Technological Park of Epirus was founded in 1999 by the University of Ioannina and the Region of Epirus. The construction and equipment of the first building was financed by the Epirus PEP 2000-2006 of the 3rd Community Support Framework and the second building/extension by the Thessaly-Sterea Hellas-Epirus OP 2007-2013 of the NSRF. Since 2003, the management company "Scientific and Technological Park of Epirus SA" has taken over the operation of the Park. The mission of the Scientific and Technological Park of Epirus is to be the main support body for the introduction of new and innovative technologies in both the private and public sectors.

The main role of S.TE.P.E. is to disseminate the know-how produced in the academic community and research centers / institutes, with the aim of creating a new pole of development in Epirus. The S.TE.P.E. it also aims to act as an "Incubator" of new businesses for all four capitals of the Regional Units of Epirus, where small but dynamically rising businesses aim to promote innovation in collaboration with research institutions for the development of new products and services.