During a seminar in Thessaloniki, Deputy Minister of Interior Kostas Gioulekas emphasized the city’s potential to lead in innovation, backed by European Union support for an artificial intelligence factory. The event, organized by MEP Dimitris Tsiodras and the Alexandria Innovation Zone, underscored collaboration among local authorities and research institutions to boost innovation, with a focus on the region’s strengths and infrastructure developments. Key figures, including government officials and stakeholders in research, discussed the necessity of increasing European funding and enhancing the competitive landscape for innovation in Greece.