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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
D2XCEL
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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
Ignite Ideas
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The Ignite Ideas program is an open innovation program in collaboration with Nestlé Hellas. It supports startups and entrepreneurial teams by giving the opportunity to pilot their products or services in a real-world environment.