FORTH Joins Forces With Crete Universities on Innovation

Monday, 8 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

The Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH) and the universities of Crete have announced a collaboration to strengthen research and entrepreneurship on the island. FORTH, headquartered in Heraklion, is one of Greece's leading research institutions and is open to visitors interested in science and technology. This partnership aims to boost innovation and academic cooperation across Crete's higher education institutions, including the University of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University. For visitors, this signals a growing knowledge economy on the island beyond tourism. FORTH's facilities in Heraklion occasionally host public events and exhibitions. Tourists interested in science can visit the FORTH campus in the Vassilika Vouton area of Heraklion, which also houses the Natural History Museum of Crete.