Meet Found.ation

1.Organization Overview

Brief Introduction
Found.ation (https://thefoundation.gr/) is a leading Innovation Platform based in Greece, dedicated to accelerating digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and skills development. It operates at the intersection of corporates, startups, and ecosystem stakeholders, offering services in innovation strategy, culture (r)evolution, growth optimization, training, and emerging technologies. Found.ation’s mission is to empower organizations and individuals to embrace innovation, foster sustainable business growth, and generate positive societal impact.

Core Values
Found.ation is driven by innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to address real challenges; fosters collaboration by building strong partnerships across ecosystems; empowers people and organizations with knowledge and tools to thrive; and promotes sustainability by focusing on long-term impact and resilience.

2. Role in the GenAI4ED Project

As the leader of Work Package 6 – Dissemination, Exploitation, and Communication, Found.ation ensures that the project’s vision, activities, and outcomes are effectively shared with educators, policymakers, and the broader public. It also contributes its expertise in innovation design, ecosystem engagement, and training to strengthen the development and adoption of Generative AI educational tools.

Key Activities:
– Designing and implementing the project’s dissemination and communication strategy.
– Leading exploitation planning to secure long-term sustainability and impact of project results.
– Supporting the co-design of educational resources and materials for secondary education.
– Leveraging its ecosystem to engage educators, researchers, and innovators across Europe.

3. Contributions and Achievements

– Project Highlights:
Found.ation is actively building awareness of the GenAI4ED project through strategic communications, publications, and capacity-building events. By mobilizing its innovation network, it helps create a strong European community of educators, researchers, and policymakers exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in education.

– Innovative Approaches:
Drawing on its experience with initiatives such as the AI Launchpad and the Executive Innovation Academy, Found.ation combines innovation expertise with educational engagement. Through participatory design and collaborative workshops, it ensures that AI tools respond to the real needs of schools and learners. This human-centered approach bridges technology and pedagogy, paving the way for responsible and impactful adoption of Generative AI in secondary education.