Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition by PRAXI & Brookstreet
List of Events To Date
✨The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
by PRAXI Network
and Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP✨
Intros
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. The series comprises a three-round national competition featuring Shark Tank–style pitch events. Each round selects a Winner and a Runner-Up, who advance to the Grand Finale at Brookstreet’s London headquarters to compete for the title of Champion of the Year.
Event Highlights
These events will feature interactive presentations, practical advice, and networking opportunities, with the goal of creating a dynamic ecosystem that transforms ideas into business solutions.
This strategic collaboration marks an important step in bridging cutting-edge research with global investment expertise. By promoting innovation, technological development, and entrepreneurship, the partnership reflects the shared vision of PRAXI Network and Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP for sustainable progress and impactful international collaborations.
Events Schedule
Round 1
🎤 January 15, 2025 @4PM London (WEBCAST 1): Demystifying Financial Sponsors: Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Beyond
Discover funding opportunities through venture capital and private equity, along with strategic approaches.
🎤 February 12, 2025 @4PM London (WEBCAST 2): Mastering the Pitch: Crafting Best-in-Class ‘Magic’ Decks for Start-Up Success
Learn how to create presentations that captivate investors and promote your vision.
🎤 March 12, 2025 @4PM London (WEBCAST 3): Investor Term Sheets Unveiled: The Art of Deal-Making and Negotiating the Zone of Possible Agreement
Understand investment agreement terms and negotiate effectively within the ZOPA framework.
🏆 April 8, 2025 @2PM London (DEMO DAY 1): Online Pitch
🏆 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
Round 2
🎤 May 29, 2025 @4PM London (WEBCAST 4): Valuation and Value
Understand concepts of market valuation and increasing value.
🎤 June 18, 2025 @4PM London (WEBCAST 5): Governance, Boards and ESG Principles
Understand governance and sustainability as levers of value creation
🏆 July18, 2025 @2PM London (DEMO DAY 2): Online Pitch
🏆 Winner: CoffeEco
Coffeeco transforms coffee waste into valuable resources through innovative, science-driven processes. They are pioneering sustainable solutions in skincare and biobased plastics, contributing to a circular economy.
Visit them here: https://coffe-eco.gr
🥈 Runner Up: PhosPrint
PhosPrint is a Laser BioPrinter developer of laser bioprinting systems and specialized regenerative medicine applications that provides Researchers and Experimental Surgery units the tools and procedures to battle diseases and medical conditions.
Visit them here: https://www.phosprint.eu
Round 3
🎤 October 2, 2025 @4PM London (WEBCAST 6): KPI Portfolio Management
Understand how to manage your asset post-investment using Key Performance Indicators.
🎤 October 9, 2025 @4PM London (WEBCAST 7): Growth Models (Hyper or Sustainable?)
Choose your growth model and make resource-based decisions.
🏆 October 16, 2025 @2PM London (DEMO DAY 3): Online Pitch
🏆 Winner: Solmeyea
Solmeyea turns captured CO₂ into carbon-negative, microalgae-based protein ingredients for food applications, with a roadmap to produce biomaterials and other commodities from CO₂.
Visit them here: https://solmeyea.com
🥈 Runner Up: DNA Sequence
DNASequence SRL leverages advanced biotechnologies and metagenomics of built environments to provide tailored end-to-end solutions — embedding DNA-based analytics into agricultural, food-industry, biosafety and archaeological operations.
Visit them here: https://dna-sequence.eu
Grand Finale of 2025
🏆 November 14, 2025, Brookstreet Open House, 42 Berkeley Square Mayfair, London
✨ Winners Perks ✨
All Demo Day Winners and Runner-Ups will be featured across Brookstreet and PRAXI platforms, receive dedicated mentorship throughout October 2025 to refine their live pitch, and earn an exclusive invitation to present at the prestigious LIVE Onsite Grand Finale at Brookstreet’s London Headquarters — competing for the coveted title of Champion of the Year.
✅ 2025 LIVE Onsite Grand Finale 🏆: The best of the best will compete in a prestigious live event, showcasing their innovations to top investors and industry experts.
✅ Investor & Founder Networking: Connect with leading investors, mentors, and industry leaders to gain valuable insights and opportunities.
✨ Champion of the Year ✨
The CHAMPION OF THE YEAR 2025 will receive extended collaboration with Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP throughout 2026, including:
Curated refinement of pitch decks and financial models;
Internal due-diligence and investment-readiness assessment;
Strategic mentorship on capital raising and investor relations; and
Ongoing partnership to help realise their growth objectives.
This initiative reflects Brookstreet’s commitment to transforming innovation into an investment-ready opportunity of "commercial international standards".
Results:
Solmeyea, a €50 Million Series A, won by majority vote the Champion of the Year. Solmeyea turns captured CO₂ into carbon-negative, microalgae-based protein ingredients for food applications, with a roadmap to produce biomaterials and other commodities from CO₂.
Visit them here: https://solmeyea.com
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.
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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