Konstantinos Vavekis

Dr. Konstantinos Vavekis is the Head of Technical Operations at PRAXI Network, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support Unit of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH). He is a European Patent Attorney (EQE-qualified) with extensive expertise in innovation exploitation, strategic IPR management, patent and technology valuation, financial advisory services, and IPR education. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry, a PhD in Chemical Physics, a Master’s in Accounting and Finance, an International MBA, and a postgraduate diploma in European Patent Litigation (CEIPI). He is also a certified Mediator by the Greek Ministry of Justice and holds the CLP certification. 

Dr. Vavekis has over 20 years of experience in managerial and technical roles in the financial, scientific, and legal sectors. His professional focus includes patent drafting and prosecution, technology transfer consulting, innovation commercialisation, and participation in European project consortia. He is the founder of a private practice offering patent consulting and valuation services, and co-founder of an innovative spin-off. He has co-authored publications in high-impact journals such as Science and PR and serves as a scientific coordinator in 21 European and national projects. He is also a member of the Sectoral Scientific Council for Technology Transfer & IP of the Ministry of Development.