About
Our 8-9 months open innovation programs focus on the selected startups and researchers, providing them with access to a network of industry experts, business mentors, investors, and corporate partners. Intense mentorship, guided support, top-level masterclasses, pitching opportunities and networking events – all of this creates a perfect environment for business acceleration.
The objectives
Crowdsource solutions by getting access
to cutting–edge technologies
and new business models
Pilot testing the proposed solutions
and build proof of concept
Co–development of innovative products
that tackle a business problem
of the corporate or its clients
The Phases
Call to Action
Understanding the context/ industry challenges, Idea generation, Ideas Pivoting, Action Plan
Business Model Innovation and Design Thinking
Business Model Design, Concept Validation, Market Research, Value Proposition, Development of mockups
From Vision to Execution
Technical Development, Pilot Deployment, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Business Plan
We have developed the following open innovation programs with large organizations in vertical sectors.
Ignite Ideas (2 rounds)
Ignite Ideas is a Nestlé Hellas initiative aiming to support new ventures (startups) with similar business interests in food industry. Provide entrepreneurs, startups and researchers with a place to experiment and test their technology in a real-world integrated delivery care setting.
ATHEX Innovation Program
“ATHEX Innovation Program” is an ATHEX Group initiative with the aim of supporting entrepreneurs, startups and researchers on topics of mutual interest. The program aims at engaging talent and exploring emerging digital trends and innovative services for the Greek capital market.