AHEAD - Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development

The 22nd round of VentureGarden Athens was a great success! A diverse group of 25 entrepreneurs representing 22 ideas are now members of the dynamic VentureGardeners community. With mentoring as the next stop..., they will gain valuable knowledge, tools and skills to create their ideas! Alexandros, Vicky, George, Nikos, Giannis, Kalliroi, Dimitris, Giannis, Alison, Niki, Katerina, Andreas, Maria, Vasilis, Tolis, Maria, Katerina, Mary, Lefteris, Rania, Melina, Olga, Tzortzina, Margarita and Lina, thank you for your trust and passion. We look forward to your development and wish you success in your entrepreneurial journey. Keep on networking, creating and chasing your dreams! VentureGarden is implemented in Athens by AHEAD, Alba Hub For Entrepreneurship and Development since 2014. The program, offered in Greek, is entirely free of charge, thanks to the generous support of National Donor Alpha Bank, Founding Donor The Hellenic Initiative, and the Grow with Google initiative and EMA S.A. as the Local Supporters for Athens.

Are you studying and dreaming of launching your own startup? Join us for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards copening event in Athens held at Alba Graduate Business School on October 23 at 18:00! The GSEA Competition Greece (Global Student Entrepreneur Awards) - by EO is the premier national and global competition for students who already run their own businesses. Organized by the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), it aims to showcase the most innovative and dynamic student entrepreneurs under the age of 30. Reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/3BLGz9K

Exciting Opportunity! The Hellenic Initiative's 2024 Venture Impact Awards are now open for applications! If you're part of a for-profit startup in Greece with a focus on social, environmental, or humanitarian impact, this is your chance to shine. Since 2020, VIA has awarded $805,000 to support 49 winning teams in their mission to create positive change. For 2024, they are offering $100,000 in cash prizes to startups that excel in innovation, collaboration, and impact. 🔵 Applications Deadline: Sunday, October 20 🔵 Submit Your Application here: https://bit.ly/3zVKtfB 🔵 VIA 2024 Awards Ceremony: Athens, mid December For more details, visit www.ventureimpactaward.com.

On Monday, we officially launched the 22nd round of VentureGarden Athens! We are thrilled to welcome 25 individuals, 22 business ideas, and embark on this exciting journey together. We can't wait to grow these ideas, learn from one another, and build even stronger connections. Let’s make this a transformative journey of growth and mutual support! VentureGarden is implemented by Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece and is supported by the Founding National Donor The Hellenic Initiative, and locally by EMA A.E and the Grow with Google initiative. #HelpingPeopleGrowIdeas

Only 10 days left to apply for #OrangeGrove's Incubation Programme! Now is the time to take the first step towards turning your business idea into an impactful venture. Join from anywhere remotely and benefit from a unique blend of online learning and digital tools via our platform, as well as online workshops by acclaimed local and international trainers from around the world. The deadline is quickly approaching, so apply today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dY3JApHH #OrangeGrove #IncubationProgramme #startups #opencall

📣 #HIGGS for another year carries out the successful training and consulting programs, Incubator & Accelerator! If you want to: 🎯 improve your strategy 🎯 develop your network 🎯 attract funding 🎯 receive useful tools and advice that will ensure the sustainability of your organization, then complete your application for one of the #HIGGS programs by September 20, 2024! Through the programs you have access to 👉 consulting and mentoring 👉specialized workshops from a network of renowned executives in the field, with weekly meetings to prepare a business plan and financing proposals & one to one counseling 👉 networking opportunities with other Greek and international Civil Society Organizations and funders More information 🟢Incubator 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcZYVGPc 🔵 Accelerator 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8Mx_n5q The programs take place online and are free for all Civil Society Organizations ❗

Meet Anastasia Konstantinidou, an ambitious entrepreneur and VentureGardener from the 21st round of VentureGarden Athens! Anastasia's journey in VentureGarden helped her develop her business idea and prepare for success. Want to be inspired by her story? Read her interview in this article: https://lnkd.in/daEcf5u6 Do you have a business idea? Do you want to grow your business? Applications for the 22nd round of VentureGarden Athens are open until September 15th! Don't miss this chance to develop your skills and turn your idea into reality. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3AyQ0su #HelpingPeopleGrowIdeas

Let's end summer with a throwback! Last May-June, the VentureGarden initiative, Alpha Females for VentureGarden, took place, implemented with the support of Alpha Bank from the Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece in Athens and from ACT - American College of Thessaloniki in Thessaloniki. The 44 female entrepreneurs and VentureGardeners gained important tools and skills to further develop their business but also created a strong mutual support group of entrepreneurs. Want to know more about Alpha Females for VentureGarden? Take a look at this article: https://bit.ly/3Z8qJ2z

Do you have a business idea? Do you want to grow your business? Applications for the 22nd round of VentureGarden Athens are still open! You can apply until 8/9 here https://bit.ly/3AyQ0su and become part of our community! VentureGarden is implemented by Alba Graduate Business School , The American College of Greece and is supported by the Founding National Donor The Hellenic Initiative, and locally by EMA A.E and the Grow with Google initiative. #HelpingPeopleGrowIdeas

Exciting News! Accelerate Greece, co-sponsored by The Hellenic Initiative, The Hellenic Initiative Canada, and Ergo Capital, is coming to Toronto this fall. This program offers Greek entrepreneurs workshops, mentorship, and networking, including access to the Elevate Festival. Apply for the 2024 cohort by July 15, 2024: https://bit.ly/4evywN3