Ae4ria Secures $15M Grant to Accelerate Human-Centric, Science-Driven Sustainability Transformation

We are thrilled to announce that AE4RIA—the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria, led by the visionary Prof. Phoebe Koundouri—has successfully raised $15,000,000 in our latest funding round. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in our journey toward transforming research and innovation for sustainable development. With the infusion of new capital, AE4RIA is set to amplify its collaborative initiatives, bringing together over 200 esteemed researchers from diverse fields such as economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, natural sciences, and the social and human sciences. Our community of experts works tirelessly to drive a human-centric and science-driven transformation that supports the joint implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and the European Green Deal. This funding will not only expand our ongoing research projects and collaborations with innovation accelerators and science-technology-policy interface networks, but it will also empower us to further influence European and global policies focused on natural resource management and addressing climate change emergencies and ecosystem collapse. At its core, AE4RIA is committed to fostering a global dialogue where cutting-edge research meets policy action, ensuring that innovative solutions are tailored to meet the urgent challenges of our time. We deeply appreciate the trust and support from our investors and partners, whose belief in our vision has made this funding milestone a reality. With this funding, we are more determined than ever to continue our mission of enabling a sustainable and inclusive future for all.