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Serving as a gateway, Elevate Greece is the official platform and leading resource for in-depth information on the Greek Startup Ecosystem, aspiring to help it grow and expand.

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The initiative

Elevate Greece is an initiative launched by the Greek Government, intended to identify promising startups and support their growth nurturing a robust innovation ecosystem along the way.

The initiative provides a digital gate through which Greek startups can apply requesting to be officially accredited by competent State Ministry (Ministry of Development & Investments – General Secretariat for Research & Innovation [GSRI]).

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Greece: the next major hub in innovation in South East Europe

A strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship drives the public and private sectors to join forces through Elevate Greece and reach out into global markets, promoting Greece as a major innovation hub in South East Europe.

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Greece

  • Europe’s cradle of philosophy, culture, and technology
  • Strategically located at the intersection of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa
  • EU member, Eurozone member
  • Hub for International Transit Commerce and Logistics
  • World class tourism destination
  • A country enjoying political stability and a positive economic outlook
  • High standards of living/quality of life for researchers and employees
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Innovation

  • Ranking 9th among innovative enterprises in Europe for the three-year period 2014-2016 (CIS Report 2014-2016)
  • Athens: European Capital of Innovation Award for 2018; the city was presented with €1 million!
  • Over 500 top quality startups and their number keeps growing
  • A growing number of established innovative companies, both domestic and multinational
  • A vibrant innovation community (incubators, accelerators, science parks)
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Research

  • 25 World-class Higher Education Institutions
  • 11 internationally acclaimed Research Centres
  • 2 Innovation Districts in the pipeline in Athens and Thessaloniki
  • 6 Science Parks
  • Outstanding country performance in Horizon and FP programmes
  • Widely acclaimed Researchers with high impact factor publications
  • International co-publications
  • Strong ties with a number of Greek Diaspora representatives excelling in Sciences and Business
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Our Graduates

  • 30% of the population are tertiary education graduates; the country ranks 26th in the world and 19th in Europe
  • Access to specialized expertise: Highly qualified STEM Graduates holding Master’s and PhD Degrees
  • Multilingual, talented, open to new challenges
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Funding Opportunities

  • A wide range of funding opportunities using Structural Funds 2021- 2027 (NSRF), VC Funds, and Angel Investors
  • Investment Law State Aid Scheme
  • Special State Aid incentive scheme for strategic investments & fast-track procedures
  • A regime of state support under the New Development Law
  • Competitive tax-relief scheme for R&D Investments
  • Patent-Box Scheme, offering incentives for Patents

Is yours a startup enterprise?

  • Learn about benefits for startups offered by Elevate Greece Partners and customised state aid schemes
  • Highlight your business/entrepreneurial achievements and make the best of your growth potential
  • Attract funding
  • Start networking with the community
  • Explore synergies within the innovation ecosystem
  • Seek out qualified personnel
Apply here

Are you an investor?

  • Explore current Greek startup ecosystem through the use of reliable KPIs.
  • Search for cutting-edge innovation
  • Explore co-investment opportunities at a regional level
Explore the Greek startups

Are you an established corporation?

  • Seek out open innovation opportunities
  • Explore prospects for mergers and acquisitions (M&As)
Become an Official Partner

Greek Success Stories

They had an original business idea. They took a risk and worked hard.
They succeeded. Your startup enterprise may be next!!

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