Through the Pre-Acceleration platform we help business teams in the initial stages of developing their idea, through ad hoc initiatives, networking events and competitions. We support women, the academic community and groups all over the world to delve deeper into innovative entrepreneurship and forge links with the real economy.

International entrepreneurship

We support teams from the international business community, helping them turn their ideas into sustainable enterprises for a soft landing in Greece.

What is the International Pre-Acceleration Programme

It is the egg’s 2-month business acceleration programme that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation to companies abroad. The programme can be attended by those who:

  • Have already formed business teams.
  • Are active in international business.
  • Develop innovative ideas.

The objective of the programme is to enhance innovation and economic growth by empowering the international business community. It offers skills and tools that are a must-have for the business world.

How it supports you

We offer dedicated support to entrepreneurs abroad, from the initial development of an idea to the assessment of its commercial feasibility.

Throughout the programme, the teams:

  • Receive guidance from experienced professionals and specialist scientists, who help them deal with challenges and improve their strategies.
  • Enhance their skills and knowledge through business workshops and networking events.

How we select the teams

We apply 2 selection criteria:

  1. Is your idea innovative?
  2. Is your team international?

Research entrepreneurship

We support the research and academic community to turn their ideas and scientific results into viable businesses.

What is the Researchers MAP (Mini Acceleration Programme)

It is the egg’s 2-month business acceleration programme that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation in universities, research centres and foundations. The programme is addressed to researchers who:

  • Have already formed research/business teams.
  • Develop ideas relevant to a specific area in the technology and entrepreneurship sector.

Our aim is to support innovation and financial development by empowering the research and academic community with the skills and tools necessary for the business world.

How it supports you

We offer dedicated support to researchers and academics, from the initial development of an idea to the evaluation of its commercial feasibility and entry into the market.

Throughout the programme, the teams:

  • Receive guidance from experienced professionals and specialist scientists, who help them deal with challenges and improve their strategies.
  • Enhance their skills and knowledge through business workshops and networking events.

How we select the teams

We apply 2 selection criteria:

  1. Is your idea innovative?
  2. Which university or research centre are you working with?

Female entrepreneurship

We empower women researchers, students and entrepreneurs involved in STEAM technologies with a 2-month Pre-Acceleration programme.

What is the Female MAP (Mini Acceleration Programme) 

It is the egg’s 2-month 40-hour business acceleration programme, supporting research teams that:

  • Are active in various technology and production sectors (Life Sciences, Nano/Agri/Energy Tech, Ed/Deep Tech, ICT etc.).
  • Are at any growth stage (ideation phase, pre-seed, seed).
  • Have at least 30% female representation in their founding team.

The aim of the Female MAP is to empower women researchers, students and entrepreneurs, with a view to attracting more women to STEAM technologies. It offers mentoring and training on innovative research projects and their possible business growth.

How it supports you

Research teams have access to a specially designed programme that covers basic entrepreneurship concepts and commercial promotion strategies for their innovation, through:

  • Online bootcamp training
  • Coaching sessions
  • Workshops
  • Peer-to-Peer meeting sessions etc.

In addition, the teams have the opportunity to participate in a 1-day pitching event, and present their idea to investors (venture capitalists and angel investors), mentors and professionals from various industries in Greece and abroad.

How we select the teams

We apply 3 selection criteria:

  1. Is your idea innovative?
  2. Which university or research centre are you working with?
  3. Is at least 30% of your team made up of women?

How you apply for the Pre-Acceleration platform

Prepare your business plan and submit it by email.
  1. Prepare a short business plan to present your idea and your partners (team members, university, research centre, etc.).
  2. Submit your application, including your business plan and contact details, by email to info@theegg.gr.

We assess your business plan and, if your team is selected, we notify you by email or over the phone about the programme start date.