Theodoros Staikos is a technology transfer consultant at FORTH (PRAXI Network) with strong experience in coordinating and managing EU-funded R&D projects. Previously, he was working at the European Commission in various positions, among others as Call Coordinator under the H2020 "Societal Challenge 2" Calls for Proposals and “Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships”. He started his career at INTRAKAT Constructions S.A., an engineering projects company in Greece. He holds a PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and has significant experience in the field of scientific research.