APIRA at Panathēnea 2026, From Cologne to Athens | Athens, May 28, 2026
A Wildfire Protection Solution Takes the Stage
At the Goethe-Institut in Athens, a conversation will take place that connects two worlds: the German innovation ecosystem and the Greek entrepreneurial spirit. The side event “Scale Abroad: Navigating Germany & the EU” – hosted by the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce – brings together investors, founders, and experts to map the real pathways for startups scaling across Europe.
Among the speakers: Iosif Koutsoumbidis, CEO and Founder of APIRA.
What APIRA brings to the table
APIRA is an all-in-one, pre-installed wildfire protection system for homes, buildings, and structures. No water. No electricity. No human presence required during a fire event. It covers every vulnerable point: windows, doors, and roofs, works on both new and existing buildings, and is already recognized and developed in Germany.
Its operating principle is fourfold: Pre-install. Proactive. Protect. Prevent.
100% recyclable. Architecturally integrated. Reusable for days or weeks. Built for a world where wildfires are no longer the exception, they are the season.
Why this moment matters
Scaling a deep-tech solution across borders is not just a business challenge; it is a test of timing, positioning, and ecosystem fit. The “Scale Abroad” masterclass addresses exactly this: funding pathways, pitch expectations, market dynamics, and research opportunities. APIRA’s presence in the speaker lineup reflects where the company stands, not a startup explaining an idea, but a founded solution with institutional recognition, entering a broader European conversation.
Panathēnea 2026 | Athens, Greece
The festival runs May 27–29 across Athens, bringing together 10,000+ international attendees, 250+ speakers, investors from Sequoia to Index Ventures, and side events woven into the fabric of the city. It is the kind of gathering where a wildfire protection company built in Cologne belongs on the same stage as the people who fund the next generation of European tech.
