NTUA and Accenture sign memorandum of understanding

The agreement establishes a framework for strategic collaboration between the country’s leading academic institution and one of the world’s largest consulting and technology services companies, with a focus on innovation, sustainable development, and the cultivation of skills aligned with the evolving demands of the modern marketplace.

Under the partnership, the parties will implement a range of joint initiatives, including support for student internships, the creation of career development and employment opportunities, the organization of educational programs, seminars, and lectures, as well as the enhancement of postgraduate studies through the provision of scholarships.

At the same time, the two organizations plan to develop synergies in the fields of research and innovation by promoting knowledge exchange and participation in joint research projects. Particular emphasis will be placed on emerging technologies and strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, the energy transition, smart infrastructure, and Industry 4.0.

The Rector of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Professor Ioannis K. Hadjigeorgiou, described the agreement as an important step toward further strengthening the institution’s outward-looking strategy, emphasizing that progress in education, research, and innovation is intrinsically linked to collaboration with leading organizations from the business community.

According to Professor Hadjigeorgiou, strategic partnerships with organizations at the forefront of technology and business transformation reinforce the role of NTUA in society and national development, while creating new opportunities for students, researchers, and graduates.

On behalf of Accenture, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in Greece, Dr. Kyriakos Sampatakakis, highlighted that the partnership represents an investment in knowledge, innovation, and the country’s human capital.

“The connection between academic excellence, technological application, and the needs of the economy can create new opportunities for the next generation of scientists and accelerate the transformation of the Greek economy,” he noted, adding that the initiative also carries special personal significance for him as a graduate of the University.

Through this new collaboration, NTUA and Accenture aim to strengthen the link between academic knowledge and the needs of the real economy, create greater opportunities for young professionals and researchers, and contribute to the development of a stronger research, technology, and innovation ecosystem in Greece.