Panagiotis Pantazis
Co-founder and COO of SCILEND
Panagiotis Pantazis is the Co-founder and COO of SCILEND, a digital platform that connects companies, startups and researchers with laboratories and scientific infrastructure for testing, analysis and R&D services.
He is currently studying Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Ioannina, with an academic background in materials technologies, laboratory analysis techniques and R&D processes. Through his studies and involvement with research environments, he has developed a solid understanding of how laboratory services can support product development, technical validation and innovation-driven projects.
At SCILEND, Panagiotis is actively involved in the operational development of the platform and in the coordination of collaborations between companies and research laboratories. His work focuses on understanding client needs, structuring technical requests, identifying suitable laboratory services and supporting the successful implementation of R&D projects through the platform.
He has experience in business development, partner network expansion, project coordination and communication with clients and stakeholders. He has contributed to the development of collaborations with university and private laboratories, as well as to the execution of early projects involving testing, analysis and R&D services.
Panagiotis has also participated in entrepreneurship and innovation activities that support the development of early-stage startups. Through these experiences, he has strengthened his skills in market validation, business planning, stakeholder communication and the practical organization of innovation-driven projects.
As COO, Panagiotis supports SCILEND’s business and financial planning, while helping manage the interaction between companies and laboratories throughout each project. His role combines technical understanding, organizational coordination and market development, contributing to SCILEND’s mission to make access to scientific infrastructure more transparent, efficient and accessible.