Nikos Ntavos is a Senior Consultant and Energy Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy and clean technologies sectors. He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, a Master's Degree in Hydrogen Technologies and is a Ph.D.c. specialising in renewable hydrogen, all from the University of Western Macedonia, Greece. As a Co-Founder and Manager at the Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia (CluBE), Nikos has been instrumental in steering and implementing a multitude of European and National funded projects, fostering innovation, enhancing regional expertise, and creating synergies between academic research and entrepreneurial ventures. Since 2008, he has adeptly managed a wide-ranging portfolio of initiatives and projects, establishing collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders at regional, national, and European levels. His areas of expertise include renewable energy, green hydrogen, bioeconomy, and industrial symbiosis. Nowadays he is also the National Representative of the European Hydrogen Observatory through Hydrogen Europe.