ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT

666At Impact Hub, we are dedicated to fostering and strengthening the entrepreneurial community by providing support and empowerment.

We aim to create an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive and make a positive impact, developing a pipeline of impactful entrepreneurial innovations that are rooted in the local context but also connected to the global network.

We provide the necessary infrastructure for impact entrepreneurs to scale their ventures to expand their impact and reach.

10.000.000

Euros in funding acquired

600

business have received support

27.000

individuals have taken part

 

ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP

ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?

At Impact Hub Athens Academy we co-create the business plan that befits your idea, offering tools, knowledge and networking that fosters innovation. 

Join the IHA community and our Network, consisting of institutions, multinationals, start-ups and organizations, and gain access to solutions and tools for new business opportunities and growth.

Entrepreneurial programs

From ideation to execution, we create, design, and manage tailored programs, workshops, and mentoring sessions, equipping entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge to transform their ideas into successful ventures.

Better Incubation

#people with disabilities #startup stage

Better Incubation aimed to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment for unemployed and vulnerable groups as a means of creating jobs, developing skills, and improving society’s inclusivity.

Momentum

#migrant women #idea stage

During the Momentum of Cooperation initiative, migrant and refugee women were provided with vocational training and educational and entrepreneurial skills and tools in order to overcome the barriers they faced when they were undergoing the socio-economic integration process.

Open Beehive

#migrant women #idea stage

An Active citizens fund program designed to empower migrant and refugee women to promote social cohesion. It included the development of creative skills through art workshops and informative seminars on entrepreneurship and professional counseling.

Hack the camp

#refugee #idea stage

Programmers, designers, social entrepreneurs, humanitarian workers, educators, artists worked together to find sustainable and scalable solutions for and with refugees and migrants in Greece.

Cult- Up

#creative industries #idea stage

Cult-Up was a capacity-building program, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, within the frame of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, aiming to empower young entrepreneurs working in the field of cultural heritage in Mediterranean and Eastern Europe.

Climaccelerator

#green and sustainable #start up stage

OpenClimAccelerator Beyond 2023 includes incubation, acceleration, and investment opportunities to mature ideas and or startups with a special focus on circular & net zero solutions and circular economy. It provides  entrepreneurial support, networking, and funding opportunities – grants to help companies go to the next level and scale their operations and impact.

WWF Impact Ventures

#reservation areas #up and running

Through the program, locals were able to establish sustainable development foundations by supporting nature protection and developing business plans with a positive impact on two of the most important areas in Greece for biodiversity, Gyaros and Dadia Forest.

Circularity Program

The program accelerates the transition to a green and circular economy, addressing social and climate inequalities through entrepreneurship, leadership support, and ecosystem strengthening. It provides tailored coaching, workshops, and growth opportunities while engaging diverse networks and collaborating with strong brands to address industry-specific challenges.

The Plastic Fantastic Challenge

#green and sustainable

A targeted program for young entrepreneurs and (post-) graduate students as well as experts and professionals in industry, science and environment for the development of social businesses for plastic reduction and alternative products.

Social Impact Award

#social innovation #youth

A program helping youth discover the field of social entrepreneurship and taking their first steps as social entrepreneurs. Consistently improved since 2009, it has fostered young social entrepreneurs in more than 25 countries.

Scaling Program

#social innovation #scaling

A scaling program for social entrepreneurs which attracted 100 participating social innovators who were immersed in the Impact Hub network to acquire knowledge, skills and advice from top mentors.

Investment Ready Program

#social innovation #education #up & running #scaling

An Investment Ready Program, ‘Encouraging Future Generations’ by Allianz and Impact Hub was a unique acceleration program, tailored for purpose driven entrepreneurs aiming to foster social inclusion of children and youth in Indonesia, Greece, Germany and Spain. Over a duration of 6 months, 8 participating teams engaged in a systematic review of their business model, team and strategy.

Social challenges.eu

#social innovation 

Participating as a frontrunner city at socialchallenges.eu, a platform aiming at creating a marketplace where actual social challenges can meet powerful and innovative solutions connecting Public Authorities, Private Companies, Third Sector Organisations in defining, prioritizing social and environmental challenges.

WANNA GET INVOLVED AS AN EXPERT?

Join our dynamic network of experts and consultants to shape aspiring ventures’ success stories. Your expertise and guidance are invaluable in nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Together, let’s build a vibrant community that fuels innovation and drives entrepreneurial success with impact..

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