🏆 The Winners of the PRAXI & Brookstreet Pitch Competition are…
News
💫 We’re proud to announce the winners of the first 2025 cohort of the “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition” by PRAXI Network and Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP — two standout innovators taking on global challenges:
🏆 Winner: Brite Solar
Revolutionizing Agri-Energy, Brite Solar has developed semi-transparent solar glass that turns greenhouses into clean energy generators — helping growers improve sustainability, yields, and energy independence.
Visit them here: https://www.britesolar.com
🏆 Runner Up: Health4Crew
Transforming Maritime Healthcare, Health4Crew delivers a comprehensive digital health platform — offering telemedicine, chronic condition monitoring, and mental wellness support for seafarers around the world.
Visit them here: https://www.health4crew.com
📅 Both the Winner and Runner up will advance to the LIVE Grand Finale in London this November, where they’ll pitch in front of top investors and global innovation leaders.
A big THANK YOU to our judges, everyone who submitted and the live audience who voted alongside us — we were truly impressed by the passion across the board. Congratulations to all!
Participants
We received a diverse range of submissions. From these, eight standout firms were shortlisted for live presentations, carefully selected by the teams at PRAXI Network and Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP. The Winner and Runner-Up of the live pitch event were then chosen by a combination of the judging panel and audience vote:
AlongRoute https://alongroute.com
Palowise.ai https://www.palowise.ai
Prometheus Space Technologies https://eo-prometheus.space
Honestli https://honestli.net
Theratechnica https://theratechnica.eu/en
elvoX https://elvox.nemohq.gr
Brite Solar https://www.britesolar.com
Health4Crew https://www.health4crew.com `
Live Pitch Judges
The judging panel consisted of renowned figures from the investment and entrepreneurship ecosystems:
Omiros D. Sarikas – Managing Partner, Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP.
Venture investor and M&A deal architect, Omiros leads Brookstreet in global growth capital investments across AI, GreenTech and Longevity.Konstantinos Macheras – Celebrated CEO, Investor, Former AB Vassilopoulos/Delhaize. A thought leader in C-Level suite, FMCG and marketing, Mr. Macheras now mentors and supports founders shaping the consumer economy.
Panos Papazoglou – Celebrated CEO, Board Member, Alpha Bank | Former EY. With decades of professional services experience, Mr Papazoglou brings governance, diligence, and scaling insight to innovation-driven teams.
Alexandros Nousias – Managing Director, Envolve Entrepreneurship. Alexandros supports early-stage startups through funding, mentoring, and inclusive innovation policy.
Dr. Konstantinos Vavekis – Director, PRAXI Network. A leading voice in innovation management and tech transfer, bridging research, IP, and market access.
The Competition
✨ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition” by PRAXI Network and Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP
The PRAXI Network, in collaboration with Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP, is hosting a series of specialized events designed to empower the Greek entrepreneurial ecosystem. These events aim to connect innovative ideas with investment capital and international markets, fostering growth and success.
Who Should Attend?
These events are designed for:
Startups and scale-ups seeking strategic funding and global networking opportunities.
Researchers and innovative businesses aiming to connect technology with the market.
Professionals interested in understanding modern investment trends and capital management.
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to refine their pitching skills.
Why Participate?
Connect with top investors.
Gain valuable insights from industry experts.
Showcase your vision and innovative ideas to the right audience.
An opportunity to get funded.
Progress to Date
The competition is well underway, with several key milestones already achieved. We’ve completed three insightful webcasts covering Fund Types, Pitch Decks, and Term Sheets — with more to come on topics like Valuation, Governance, ESG, and Fundraising. The first LIVE Online Pitch Round was held on April 8th, 2025, with two additional rounds and more webinars scheduled this year. Winners will enjoy platform exposure, mentorship, and an exclusive opportunity to pitch at the LIVE Grand Finale in London on November 14th, 2025, hosted at Brookstreet’s Mayfair HQ. Throughout, participants benefit from high-impact networking with investors, mentors, and global industry leaders.
About Us
About PRAXI Network
The PRAXI Network is a unit of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), the largest research organization in Greece. Established in 1991, it bridges the gap between research and industry, supporting innovation and technology transfer at the national and European levels. With a presence in seven cities across Greece, PRAXI Network provides consulting services, funding access, networking opportunities, and commercialization support for research results. It also coordinates key initiatives, such as the Enterprise Europe Network – Hellas.
About Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP
Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP ("Brookstreet") is an award-winning, commercially-focused investor and international platform. Its investment thesis centers on Digital (AI) Transformation, Green Transition, and Longevity Scale-Ups. Headquartered in London’s Mayfair, Brookstreet operates globally with partners, assets, and investors across the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Brookstreet was one of the first investors to integrate Artificial Intelligence, Commercial Due Diligence, Talent DNA and ESG Rankings into its processes. “Brookstreet 2.0” unites a distinguished team of Ivy League and Oxbridge PEVC fund managers, McKinsey consultants, M&A bankers, Founders, and CEOs, on an AI-and KPI enhanced institutional investment platform, offering “Precision in Asymmetry”.
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