Also, a series of visits and meetings were held with Israeli companies and organizations, which are active in aerospace. Israel's three largest space technology companies (Rafael, Elbit, and IAI) showed strong interest in Greek companies and, in fact, programseyeas visits of their executives to Greece in the near future. In fact, the results of the meeting with the state "colossus" of the Israeli aerospace industry Rafael in Haifa were also positive, where the possibility of expanding cooperation in four areas was explored: propulsion systems, composite materials, sophisticated sensors and electronic systems. A significant contribution to the success of the mission was made by Dr. Konstantinos Stavrinidis, Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, of the European Space Agency.
Ο Dr. Vassilis Tsaggaris, of IridaLabs, reported on the mission: "It was an important and different experience for all of us, which showed the way and the way to cooperate in Greece and especially abroad.»
Η Dr. Ioanna Malagardi, from GGET reported characteristics: "The participation in the mission by GSRT was of particular importance, since it was the first group and organized roadshow of si-Cluster. At the same time, there was an opportunity to discuss issues of partnerships at major business meetings. At a strategic level, the definition of areas of common scientific and business interest has been achieved with a view to enhancing the innovative potential and extroversion of the participants with mutual benefits for the two countries. "
Ο Mr. Stelios Boulanos, PlanetekHellas added: "Israel's large and powerful space industry has great opportunities for Greek companies. We hope this mission will mean the beginning of a profitable partnership for both sides. "
Η Ms. Betty Charalambopoulou, of GeosystemsHellas (GSH) pointed out: "The first national aerospace mission expressed Greece's sincere and keen mood to distinguish itself in space technology and triggered interesting and very important collaborations with major organizations active in space-based technologies in Israel. It encourages the initiative of all its members si-cluster and EVIDETE that we took part in the mission, to conclude major international partnerships for the future of our national industry. We are particularly pleased that these actions are being coordinated under the auspices of si-Cluster and EVIDETE. "
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