Greece enters the new age of big data for more active participation in the European digital economy
The Greek Hub for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises GAIA‑X Accelerator is a reality, enabling SMEs, startups, business groups, academic and institutional bodies to enter dynamically into the European data ecosystem.
Through the GAIA‑X Accelerator initiative of the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, implemented by Information Society S.A., Greek businesses will receive tailored guidance, training and access to European data networks, in order to transform their ideas into mature, sustainable business proposals and pursue international growth opportunities.
Interested parties may submit their application here.
GAIA-X Accelerator fosters innovation, extroversion and digital skills, while providing tools for funding and cooperation, creating real opportunities for participants.
Statement by the CEO of Information Society S.A., Mr. Stavros Asthenidis: “The Greek Hub for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises GAIA‑X Accelerator is another important step for the modernisation of the country. We create a trusted environment for cooperation and innovation, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises, startups and business groups to actively participate in the European digital economy. Greece is dynamically joining a new European knowledge and information exchange group, enhancing trust and transparency in the use of data. We aim to boost competitiveness and create a dynamic innovation ecosystem that will bring measurable results to Greek entrepreneurship.”
What GAIA‑X Accelerator offers per interested group:
- For SMEs, startups and business groups: access to mentoring, coaching and consultancy, use of the online platform for training and networking, participation in thematic areas of cooperation and events that enhance extroversion.
- For mentors: entry in the Mentor Registry, participation in high-impact activities and cooperation with dynamic business groups.
- For the market: interconnection with the innovation ecosystem, access to new technologies and talent, participation in pilot projects and enhancing the corporate image.
- For institutional and research bodies: cooperation with businesses and the market, participation in research projects and thematic hubs, dissemination of policy orientations and good practices.
GAIA‑X Accelerator integrates Greece into the European data management and sharing framework, enhancing security, transparency and compliance with European standards such as the GDPR. At the same time, an ecosystem of cooperation is being created that brings together the public and private sectors, academia and businesses, strengthening the country’s participation in Europe’s digital policy.
The acceleration cycle has a duration of 2 months for each beneficiary business group, startup or SME from the date of entry in the register.
Participations for inclusion in the 1st evaluation cycle until: 10 December 2025.
For more information see here
“GAIA-X Hub Greece for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises” programme is funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0.
