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  • European, Researchers, Startups

GAIA-X Accelerator

The GAIA-X Accelerator invites startups, research teams, and digital innovators to develop solutions in secure, sovereign, and interoperable data infrastructures. Participants gain access to mentoring, technical support, and a strong European innovation network. Apply now!
  • Innovation, Startups

The Athenian Nexus Winter Summit 2025

The Athenian Nexus Winter Summit is taking place on the 18th of December, bringing together key stakeholders in entrepreneurship and innovation. This dynamic event unites enterprises, startups, institutions, universities and members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations.
  • Startups

Request your exclusive ticket for the AI HACKATHON pre event!

Before the hacking begins, we bring together the community that fuels the AI Hackathon! This is where innovation meets impact stories, ideas meet momentum and people meet again before stepping into the 3-day competition in March!
  • Students

Become an InnovACEr!

Do you want to experience the most dynamic student innovation community? Through activities, events, and unique experiences, you will meet new people, develop skills, and become part of ACE! Apply now & join our team!
  • Researchers, Students

Innovation, Tech & Culture Summer School

The Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACE) and ONASSIS ONX — the global new media and digital culture program of the Onassis Foundation — joined forces to launch a pioneering Summer School designed to empower aspiring professionals, students and businesses with the mindset, skills, and tools to shape the future. 

  • Researchers, Students

Ennovation: The Cross-University Competition on Innovation & Entrepreneurship  

Ennovation is a yearly University Competition on Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a four-month duration. The competition is run by a network of 20+ universities in Greece and Cyprus under the coordination of the ACE

  • Startups, Students

IDEA Program: Innovation Design & Entrepreneurial Action

The IDEA Program is an initiative designed to bring together students from different universities and academic backgrounds, empowering them to develop entrepreneurial skills and collaborate on innovative solutions.

  • Startups, Students

Start for Future

OpenApply nowStart for Future LEARN 2025 is a hands-on program where participants develop entrepreneurial skills, collaborate internationally, and create innovative solutions in key industries. Guided by experts, they pitch ideas and compete for financial and mentorship prizes.
  • Startups

D2XCEL

Closed D2XCEL is a pan-European scaling program designed to support deep tech and digital ventures in sectors like Transport, Logistics, Trade, and Smart Cities. By connecting over 300 investors, lead customers, and innovation hubs, D2XCEL provides tailored mentoring, access to funding, and market expansion opportunities