THI Awards $100K to Innovative Startups; AI/Machine Vision Tech Startup Secures €400K; Big Pi and Genesis Ventures Launch Angels/Founders Initiatives

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Weekly Roundup

• 5th Venture Impact Awards (VIA) by The Hellenic Initiative: $100,000 in Prizes for Innovative Startups that Contribute to Society and Drive Ethical Business Success. Apply by October 20!

• EdenCore, an AI and Machine Vision Technology Company Enabling Sustainable Plant Care, Raises €400,000 to Advance AI Development in Agriculture, Led by Uni.Fund II.

• Big Pi Ventures Launches Founders Hour: A Bi-Monthly Sessions for Founders to Book a Slot, Share Ideas, Seek Advice, or Discuss Their Startups.

• FlexThis, a Spin-Off of bFlex.io, Successfully Closes €198,000 Investment Led by Investing For Purpose.

• NBG Pay: Successfully Completes Full Connectivity and Business Support for Secure Transactions.

• Four New DC Chargers for EV Taxi Drivers at Zap Taxi Club by Sirec Energy S.A., National Bank of Greece Leasing, and FREENOW, Now Available at OAKA (Olympic Complex), Athens.

• Dataphoria Partners with Bayer Hellas to Enhance ESG Goal Monitoring and Impact Reporting.

• Genesis Ventures Launches Startup Spotlight: A Pitch Session for the Latest Startups Seeking Angel Co-Investors Following Positive Investment Decisions. Express Your Interest Here.

Opportunity Roundup
Ecosystem

• Sign Up for Ignite Ideas 4: An Acceleration Program to Bring Your Business Idea to Life in Just 3 Months! An Initiative by Nestlé Greece in Collaboration with ACEin at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Apply by October 15.

• Join the 3rd Sustainability Acceleration Programme by SDG House Greece, Powered by Orange Grove! A 5-Week Series of Interactive Workshops with International Trainers to Develop an Actionable Sustainability Transition Plan for Your Company. Apply by October 20.

• Apply to the 11th Cycle of Project Future by Piraeus Bank, in Collaboration with ReGeneration! Offering Support and Skills to Help Recent Graduates Build Their Careers. Apply by October 21.

• SmartGen FMCG: An Open Innovation Program by ECR Hellas in Collaboration with the ACEin Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Are Looking for Business Groups, Startups, Research Groups, and Spin-Offs with Innovative Solutions to Address Challenges in Using Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Consumer Experiences and Interactivity. Apply by November 4.

Jobs

• Recently Returned to Greece and Looking for Opportunities? Check Out the Rebrain Greece Job Platform for Openings from Top Companies!

• Digital Marketing Specialist at bFlex.io.

• Supply Chain Management Trainee Program by Coca-Cola HBC Greece & Cyprus.

• International Sales Development Representative and Operations & Account Associate Positions Available at ADVANTIS.

• Payment Technology Specialist Positions Available at Ferryhopper.

• Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead Position Available at Pandas.

• Accounting Assistant Manager Position Available at Travelr.

Events

• The Eighth Sustainability Summit for Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean: Re-inventing Green Leadership – Collectivity vs. Fragmentation? October 14-15

• Workshop on AI and Funding Innovative Businesses at the Regional Council Hall, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki – October 15

• Online: Workforce Innovation 2024: From Talent Gap to Success – October 16

• Athens Bitcoin & Blockchain Tech Meetup at the Hellenic IT Museum, Moschato – October 16

• Online: Reimagine Libraries Roundtable – Sparking Collaboration for Innovation to Address 21st-Century Challenges in Libraries, October 16

• Creating an Organization as a Living Organism: The Case of Roche, October 16

• Workshop #2: Navigating the 21st-Century Media Ecosystem and How to Stay Engaged at Thessaloniki Innovation Zone, October 16

• 9th Trophy Meet-Up: Sustainability and the Agrifood Sector at the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki – October 16

• Spotlight 3rd Party Angel Sourcing Online Event by Genesis Ventures, October 17

• GDG Android Athens Meetup: Re-Composing Our Apps & Android App Rollout Tips – October 17

• Success Stories: Entrepreneurs Share Insights with Students – Organized by the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) by EO Greece at Thessaloniki Innovation Zone, October 17

• Athens UX Meetup #47: UX Practices at Workable – October 17

Things Worth Reading, Listening and Watching

• TEDxUniversityofCrete: How AI and Transdisciplinary Collaboration Can Break Down Barriers and Drive Meaningful Change – Presented by Lilian Balatsou, PhD.

• weLEADERs Unplugged Podcast: Featuring Gerasimos Marketos, Senior Vice President of Product at Hack The Box, Discussing the Fascinating World of Cybersecurity.

• Digital Academy for Business Resources by EuroBank: Explore Useful Topics to Strengthen Your Competitive Position in the Future.

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