The Biosensors Group at IMBB-FORTH (chttp://biosensorslab-forth.gr/), headed by Prof. E. Gizeli, during the last five years has produced innovative research in the areas of point-ofcare diagnostics and DNA analysis with emphasis in healthcare and agro/food safety. This research, which has received three innovation awards in national and international competitions, is now under the process of becoming commercial through the creation of a start-up company.