Applications are now open
Applications Open: September 28th 2023
Applications Close: October 23rd 2023
Results Announcement: October 25th 2023
Start: October 30th 2023
Finals and Award Ceremony: November 10th 2023
About the Program
The IDEA Program aims at bringing together students, that are currently in their 3rd or higher semester of studies, from different Universities to formulate interdisciplinary entrepreneurial teams and work on specific areas to do so. Students are evaluated through a questionnaire based on their entrepreneurial competencies and are then divided into complementary groups. The program has a total duration of 7 days and is completed in two weeks time. Participants are trained through workshops and seminars such as business planning, market research, pitching etc. and then are invited to present their final ideas in a formal ceremony where they are validated by a scientific committee. Approximately 50 students benefit from this project each semester.
Winter 2023 - 2024 Program
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Timeframe/Dates
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Monday 30.10.23
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Tuesday 31.10.23
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Wednesday 01.11.23
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Thursday 02.11.23
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Wednesday 08.11.23
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Thursday 09.11.23
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Friday 10.11.23
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11:00 - 12:00
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Welcome and Program Intro
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WORKSHOP: Idea Generation
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WORKSHOP: Entrepreneurial Ideas Presentation and Processing
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Pivoting a startup Idea
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Unboxing a Startup
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Pitching Skills and Pitch Presentation Content
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Final Pitching Event
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12:00 - 12:30
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Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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12:30 - 14:30
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Team Bonding Workshop
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Market Research
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Creativity Techniques
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WORKSHOP: Pivoting a Startup Idea
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Business Model Canvas
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WORKSHOP: Entrepreneurial Idea - Final Touches
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Final Pitching Event
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Inspirational Speech
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WORKSHOP: Market Research
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Digital Prototype - Mock Up
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Business Validation
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WORKSHOP: Business Model Canvas
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WORKSHOP: Entrepreneurial Idea - Final Touches
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Final Pitching Event
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14:30 - 15:00
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Food Break
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Food Break
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Food Break
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Food Break
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Food Break
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Food Break
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Food Break
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15:00 - 16:00
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Creating an Innovative Business Model - 10 Types of Innovation
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Leadership skills and Team Roles/ Team Manifesto Explained & Workshop
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WORKSHOP: Digital Prototype - Mock-Up
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WORKSHOP: Business Validation
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Basics of Financials
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Open Pitching Rehearsal
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Final Pitching Event
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16:00 - 17:00
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Optional Speed Coaching
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Optional Speed Coaching
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Speed Coaching
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Optional Speed Coaching
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Speed Coaching
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@ the premises of ACEin – AUEB | Troias 2, 112 51, Athens, Ground Floor
*there may be slight changes to the program
How Students Benefit
Attend an egaging program, which includes lectures, guest speakers, hands-on experience, group discussions and personalized coaching
Engage with and learn about purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Enhance and/or develop entrepreneurial competencies and soft skills
Participate in a creative, hands-on business simulation where they collaborate with students from different disciplines
Have the opportunity to shift their view of themselves
At a Glance
Scientific Support
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