Funding and Startup Opportunities: Applications Due Soon

Καλή Εβδομάδα!

As February enters its final week, we're highlighting AI Hackathon 2025, hosted by the Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation | AUEB, which took place over the weekend. Lightwave and CobeBros emerged as winners in the Challenge-Based and Open Track AI Finals. Learn more here.

Top Stories This Week

• Viva.com Acquires Majority Stake in Fiskaltrust – Becoming Europe’s First Integrated Payments, Banking & Fiscalisation Solution.

• National Bank of Greece and Eurobank Announce Successful €95M Financing for United Fiber’s (Nova) Fiber Optic Network Expansion in Greece.

• Hoppy Launches Shared Mobility in Athens – Expanding Their Greek Adventure and European Rollout.

• Big Pi Ventures Welcomes Vassilis Tziokas as Venture Partner.

• Eurobank and SC Ventures Partner to Drive Innovation and Collaboration

  This partnership will connect startups, venture capitalists, and ecosystem partners, fostering innovation and meaningful collaboration.

Funding and Startup Opportunities

• DayOne Thessaloniki: 7th Cohort by Genesis Ventures

  Join the 7th Cohort of DayOne in Thessaloniki, a power-packed 6-week program designed for startups ready to scale and secure their first institutional investment. Get a shot at a €200,000 investment at a €1.5M valuation and take your venture to the next level. Don’t miss out—apply by March 2.

• VentureGarden Athens – 23rd Cycle

  Got an idea? Take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level with VentureGarden Athens' 23rd cycle! Gain valuable resources, expert training, mentorship, and a supportive community to help turn your vision into reality. Apply by March 4 and accelerate your startup’s success.

• Microsoft's Women in AI Hackathon – AI for Her | Enhancing Lives, Empowering Women​

  Calling all women in tech! Join Microsoft’s Women in AI Hackathon, hosted by UBITECH, and collaborate with inspiring women from Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Israel, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. Dive into the endless possibilities of AI and showcase your innovation. Apply by Feb 26.

• Applications for the 6th IDEA Platform by CapsuleT Accelerator are now open! Transform your tourism ideas into reality with expert guidance, support, and valuable networking opportunities. Apply by March 23.

• Calling Fintech Innovators: Join the Visa Innovation Program!

  Are you a fintech startup committed to building a sustainable and inclusive future? Join the Visa Innovation Program for access to valuable resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to bring your idea to life. Apply by February 28!

Events

• Berlin Greeks in Tech by Marathon Venture Capital | (Feb 25)

• MoT Athens Meetup #15: Women in Test | (Feb 25)

• 2025 Crypto Crime Webinar Series by Chainalysis: Emerging and Recurring National Security Threats | (Feb 27)

• Seminar: 5th Series on Shaping Responsible Leadership by Grant Thornton Greece | (Feb 26)

• Munich Greeks in Tech by Marathon Venture Capital | (Feb 26)

• Athens C++ Meetup: The Qt Framework and Template Metaprogramming at XM | (Feb 27)

• Webinar: Ethical Use of AI – New Regulatory Landscape and Tech Investment | (Feb 27)

• Zurich Greeks in Tech by Marathon Venture Capital | (Feb 28)

Things Worth Reading, Listening and Watching

• Grit Podcast: Hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, Featuring Miki Kuusi – Head of International at DoorDash, CEO & Co-Founder of Wolt, and Slush Co-Founder.

• Read: PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey - Reinventing for the Future: Navigating the Edge of Tomorrow

Thanks for staying up-to-date with the latest in Greek startups and innovation! We look forward to sharing more next week. Want your event, news, or article featured in next week's roundup? Send it to us today by emailing here.

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