Ioannis Batas

Innovation Manager & Software Engineer



About me

  • Passionate about technology, innovation, and sustainability, with a vision of reducing environmental impact.
  • B.Sc. in Management Science & Technolog (major in Software Engineering and Data Science) and M.Sc. in Science and Technology Studies.
  • Innovation Manager in 10+ EU-funded projects with multiple accepted proposals (2023-Present).
  • Country Informant for Greece in the Science and Technology Diplomacy Initiative (2024-2025).
  • IT Consultant at Accenture & Aqurance (2020-2022).
  • Software Engineer and Researcher at CERN and AUEB’s Business Analytics Lab (2017-2020).
  • Founding Member of Instashop & Founder of award-winning apps, including MyPhamacy and Tripsleep (2012-2016).

Innovation Management in EU funded projects


Moderator (2025-)

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CitiObs (2025-)

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NANCY (2025-)

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BIOTRAILS (2025-)

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GUARDEN (2025-)

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OPTIMINER (2024-2025)

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MODUL4R (2023-2025)

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MASTERMINE (2023-2025)

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TWIN4TWIN (2024-2025)

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ELEXIA (2024-2025)

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METAWAVE (2024-2025)

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DIG_IT (2023-2024)

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TERRAVISION (2024)

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StreamStep (2024)

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ALCHEMY (2024)

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COGNIPLANT (2023)

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Research


From Athens to New Delhi (and Back): Toward a Shared Science Diplomacy Agenda (2025)

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In this article, Building on the "India–Greece Strategic Partnership Agreement", we propose a roadmap to move from fragmented actions to a long-term Science, Technology, and Innovation collaboration between Greece and India.

Factory of the Future: What’s Happening, What’s Evolving, and What’s Next (2025)

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This white paper was written by our team, when I was working at CORE Innovation.

Innovation Management Methodology for EC‑funded Projects (2025)

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This methodology was developed by our team, when I was working at CORE Innovation.

Country Report for Greece in the Science and Technology Diplomacy Initiative (2024-2025)

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I authored the Country Report for Greece, exploring Greece's efforts and future potential in Science and Technology Diplomacy.

Externalities in education, scientific knowledge and scientific research (2022-2023)

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In this paper, I authored the section titled 'Technology, Positive Externalities, and Public Goods,' as well as drafting the abstract, introduction and conclusion.

Does Unit-Tested Code Crash? A Case Study of Eclipse (2019-2021)

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I co-authored this paper, developing the data extraction methodology and contributing to the analysis of the relationship between unit testing and software failures.

Web Development


Xoris Glouteni (2020) Django/Angular

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I had the idea and developed Xoris Glouteni; an online platfrom for searching and evaluating gluten-free products.

CERN Theory (2019-2020) Drupal/PHP

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During my one-year internship at CERN, I was responsible for developing and designing the website for the Theory Department.

CERN LPCC (2019-2020) Drupal/PHP

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During my one-year internship at CERN, I was in charge of developing and designing the website for the LPCC.

Yayaka (2018-2019) Django/Angular

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I developed and designed Yayaka, an online platform that connects families with experienced eldercare professionals.

BALab (2017-2019) Python

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I developed and designed the website for the AUEB Business Analytics Lab.

Fireathon/HERMIT (2018) Django

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During Fireathon, a 3-day hackathon, I developed and designed Hermit, a web application that provides fire danger forecasts.

CookPlanner (2017) Django

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I had the idea and developed CookPlanner, a web/mobile application that helps users in meal planning.

Freeroutes (2016) Java

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I had the idea and developed Freeroutes; a web application that helps users to find mass-sport events.

j0ar Search Engine (2016) Java

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During my studies, I developed a web search engine called j0ar.

Mobile Development


Tailwise (2016) Android/iOS

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I came up with and designed Tailwise; a mobile app that helps owners to find their missing pet or/and adopting one.

TripSleep (2014-2015) Android/iOS

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I had the idea and designed TripSleep, a mobile app that provides a peaceful sleep on public transportation by using GPS technology to alert you prior to reaching your destination. TripSleep recieved the Milestones Award at StartupBus Europe 2014.

MyPharmacy (2013-2014) Android/iOS

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I had the idea and designed MyPharmacy; a mobile app that enhances efficient medication management and donation of unused medicine to those in need, instead of ending up in the landfill. MyPharmacy recieved the Social Responsible Business at JA-YE Europe Trade Fair 2013, and also presented in TEDxAthens 2013.

Contact

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