Ennovation is a yearly University Competition on Entrepreneurship and Innovation with 4 months duration. The competition runs by a network of 20+ universities in Greece and Cyprus under the coordination of Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEin) of the Athens University of Economics & Business.
The main objective of Ennovation is to accelerate innovative “University Born” ideas by providing the participants with the knowledge, skill set, tools and the confidence required in order to turn them into action. Ennovation puts significant effort in supporting students pursuing either undergraduate studies and executive master’s or doctoral degrees and researchers who wish to turn their innovative entrepreneurial ideas or scientific research results into a sustainable business.
ennovation 2023 Timeline
Event Type | Event | Date & Time |
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Applications | Applications Open | 10.01.2023 |
Applications | Applications Deadline | 05.04.2023 |
Applications | Screening and Results Announcement | 07.04.2023 |
Beginning of Phase B | 10.04.2023 | |
Guidance | Coaching | 20.04.2023 - 14.06.2023 |
Seminar/Workshop | Welcome Workshop - First Pitching - Lean Canvas | 20.04.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Seminar/Workshop | Teamwork & Team Manifesto Workshop | 27.04.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Seminar/Workshop | Market Research & Buiness Validation Workshop | 04.05.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Seminar/Workshop | Pivoting Workshop | 11.05.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Seminar/Workshop | Physical & Digital Prototype Mock Up Workshop | 18.05.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Seminar/Workshop | Branding Workshop | 25.05.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Seminar/Workshop | Financials Workshop | 01.06.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Seminar/Workshop | Pitching Workshop | 08.06.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Rehearshal | Phase 2 Pitching Presentations Rehearshal | 14.06.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Pitching Event | Phase 2 Pitching Presentations and Screening for next Phase | 15.06.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
Beginning of Phase C | 16.06.2023 | |
Guidance | Coaching & Mentoring | 16.06.2023 - 06.07.2023 |
Rehearshal | Final Pitching Rehearshal | 06.07.2023 | 17:00 - 19:00 | On Site |
Pitching Event | Final Pitching & Awards Ceremony | 07.07.2023 | 16:00 - 21:00 | On Site |
At a Glance
The Phases
Phase 1: Idea Submission
Phase 2: Three months of Intensive Acceleration Program
Phase 3: Final Pitching & Award Ceremony



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Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions with the goal of connecting startup ecosystems worldwide and encouraging the most talented entrepreneurs to battle for the prestige of winning the Startup World Cup and a US$1 million prize in investment.
The competition comprises three phases: the regional finals (more than 50 regional competitions are scheduled all over the world); a semi-final in San Francisco and the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
Many Established Organizations Support the Competition Every Year
Collaborating Universities
Entrepreneurship Stories

The initiative “Entrepreneurship Stories” was addressed to undergraduate and postgraduate students that participated in entrepreneurship lessons or wished to develop their own entrepreneurial idea. The initiative also addressed researchers and research teams that wished to commercialize their research results.
“Entrepreneurship Stories” was organized by ACEin of AUEB, in the context of the ennovation 2020 competition .

Contact us at: ennovation@acein.aueb.gr