Apply for the Compass Cycle 2026-2027!
OpenApply nowThe Compass Cycle is a 7-month acceleration program, offering mentorship, training, and networking to help startups refine business models, gain market traction, and connect with investors for growth.
Applications Open until 18/09
Looking forward to AI Hackathon Greece 2027!
A 3-day AI innovation experience where teams turn ideas into real-world solutions, with the support of mentors, experts, and a vibrant innovation community.
Become an InnovACEr!
OpenApply nowDo 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! Applications open until 11/10!
Research Commercialisation
OpenApply nowTechnology Transfer
When it comes to turning innovative research into products or services, there are several pathways researchers can explore.
The Athenian Nexus Summit
The Athenian Nexus Summit is taking place again this December, bringing together key stakeholders from the worlds of entrepreneurship and innovation. The dynamic event connects enterprises, startups, institutions, universities and members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering meaningful connections and new opportunities for collaboration.
Hackathon Arena Sustainability-Energy & Defence Hackathon
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Το Sustainability-Energy & Defence Hackathon είναι μια τριήμερη δράση καινοτομίας που πραγματοποιείται στο πλαίσιο της BEYOND 2026, της μεγαλύτερης έκθεσης τεχνολογίας και επιχειρηματικότητας στη Νοτιοανατολική Ευρώπη.
The Digital Gate
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The Digital Gate is a pilot-driven open innovation program in partnership with Athens International Airport, giving selected startups structured access to real operational challenges and live deployment environments. Apply now & pilot your solution into the real world!
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!
εnnovation: The Cross-University Competition on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
εnnovation 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
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.