The egg is the most recognised and comprehensive business accelerator in Greece. Since 2013 we have been shaping the Greek startup scene. We support startups in their first steps and help them establish their presence in the Greek and global market. Through an integrated service platform, we offer startups financing, mentoring, and commercial, networking and extroversion opportunities, depending on their maturity stage. We stand by them from the very first decisive steps in their growth, to recognition and success.

Our mission

Supporting innovative entrepreneurship and enhancing the prospects of sustainable employment in Greece.

Yes to sustainable entrepreneurship

We help startups:

  • Grow organically.
  • Come into contact with investors.
  • Raise the funds they need.
  • Find clients in Greece and abroad.

With the tools we give them, startups can become viable businesses and grow in size and reach.

No to the brain drain

By supporting innovative entrepreneurship, we aspire to create new jobs.

Our aim is to keep productive and educated people in Greece, so they are not forced to seek opportunities abroad.

3 different platforms

The egg Accelerator consists of 3 distinct and complementary platforms, which cover the entire journey, from the idea to commercial use and development.

Pre-Acceleration

The Pre-Acceleration platform supports business ideas at a very early stage (idea/concept). We support research and academic teams through ad-hoc Mini Acceleration Programmes. At the same time, we enhance business team networking through international networking and support events (Mini International Programmes), open innovation competitions (hackathons) and other initiatives.

Acceleration

The Acceleration platform is addressed to business teams and startups at different growth stages, from their first ideas (pre-seed or Cohort-1) to the initial stages (seed or Cohort-2) or even to more mature stages (post-seed or Cohort-3). Through targeted actions, we provide support to teams to develop their product, boost sales and attract financing, depending on the needs of each team.

Post-Acceleration

The Post-Acceleration platform is addressed to more mature innovation businesses. It supports companies of all sizes, egg alumni, companies hosted at the egg hub and members of egg Clusters, such as the egg Tourism-Culture Cluster.

At the same time, it provides support to Greek and international businesses which are at the growth stage and are seeking strategic synergies, business networking and Series A or higher-level investments.

egg Clusters

For Innovation Clusters, fostering partnerships and modernising the Greek production model

We organise startups into business innovation clusters based on their sector, helping boost their competitiveness.

Through the egg Clusters startups can network, work together on joint research activities with other individuals or startups and expand their defined target markets. This way they create synergies and accelerate their growth.

What startups gain

We support startups with financing, consulting and expansion opportunities in Greece and abroad.

Financing

We offer financing tools to help you grow your startup and establish your startup.

Find out how you can secure financing for your startup.

Consulting

Throughout the programme, you have mentors by your side.

Experienced professionals and specialist scientists guide you, and help you set your startup’s targets and address the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Extroversion

Gain access to opportunities to expand the operations of your startup abroad and find new clients and associates. Every year your startup may participate in educational and business missions to Europe, the USA, Canada and the Middle East.

Find potential clients within the teams and network with strategic partners, through B2B networking opportunities.

Find out how you can grow through extroversion.

Networking

Make the most of networking opportunities to find potential clients and associates.

With B2B match-making you gain access to a network and make new contacts in a very short time.

During the egg business days you get the chance to showcase the products and services of your startup to professionals that are of interest to you.

Find out how you can grow and step into the spotlight.

Training

At the business bootcamp you gain expert knowledge and access to tools that help you develop the personal skills that will make you an accomplished professional.

Get training in key areas such as marketing, business and finance and get the business training you need to establish your startup and help it take off.

Find out what you gain at the business bootcamp.

Our people

Distinguished executives, scientists and experts bring our mission to life, from shaping our strategy to managing day-to-day operations.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee oversees the design, organisation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the egg Accelerator and the egg programme in general.

Advisory Board

The egg Advisory Board is made up of distinguished executives from the scientific and business communities. It provides strategic guidance for the implementation of the egg programme, focusing on improving its goals and sustainability, assesses progress and outcomes, and recommends corrective actions where needed.

The egg team

The egg team handles the organisation and day-to-day operation of the programme.

They are the people who stand by the egg teams day in, day out and support them every step of the way.

Sponsors and supporters

We successfully run the egg Acceleration programme thanks to the support our sponsors and supporters provide to the business teams.

Leading institutions

Top businesses and organisations from the Greek and global markets actively support our efforts. They offer their professional services, infrastructure, time and expertise to the business teams free of charge.

Meet all our sponsors and supporters.

Investments

From 2013 to 2024 Eurobank invested:

  • €13 million directly in the egg Accelerator
  • €3.45 million in startup financing