Startup Greece

What Startup Greece does

Startup Greece (legal entity: Syllogos Neanikis Epixeirimatikotitas, also operating as Youth Entrepreneurship Club) is a Greek nonprofit civil company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chania, Crete, with a secondary office in Tripoli, Arcadia. Its mission is to promote, connect, and advance entrepreneurship for Greeks in technology, and it operates as an accredited incubator under the Hellenic Republic's Ministry of Development and Investments since May 2020. The organization is run by a small international team (1-10 employees) supplemented by an extensive volunteer base, including 120 volunteers for its flagship Startup Greece Week 2025 and 426 volunteers across prior editions.

Its offering is a portfolio of community and content programs rather than a unified software product. Core programs include SG Talks (a podcast/videocast on Spotify and YouTube), SG Map (an interactive visualization of the Greek startup ecosystem), Startup Universe (a startup opportunity network), Startup Greece Week (an annual decentralized festival across 8 cities plus online), SG Delegations (international networking including Davos), SG at Universities (campus engagement), SG Founders' Dinner, the SG Youth Academy (2-year leadership program with €5,000 scholarships), and SG Membership. The organization also participates in multiple EU-funded projects (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Digital Futures, Work Without Borders, From Waste to Worth, You Can Make a Change) with partners across Greece, Poland, Germany, Spain, Cyprus, Romania, Lithuania, and North Macedonia.

Startup Greece is not a revenue-driven business. Its funding mix consists of European programme grants and a non-publicly-priced annual membership subscription. Scale metrics it reports are ecosystem-impact figures rather than commercial KPIs: 1,500+ supported startups, $100M+ in funding facilitated for those startups, 50+ angel investors in its syndicate, 200k+ people directly impacted, 10,000+ LinkedIn community members, and reach across 15+ countries. Strategic partnerships with the European Commission, U.S. Embassy Athens, French Embassy, Deloitte, Diageo, the Technical Chamber of Greece, the Hellenic Development Bank, NCSR Demokritos, and several regional chambers of commerce provide both credibility and operational leverage.

Name

Startup Greece

Legal name

Syllogos Neanikis Epixeirimatikotitas

Website

https://startup-greece.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Startup Greece is a Greek nonprofit founded in 2015 that promotes, connects, and advances entrepreneurship for Greek tech founders through events (Startup Greece Week), content (SG Talks, SG Map), university programs, delegations, and EU-funded projects, serving startups, students, investors, and ecosystem partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Ecosystem and Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Startup ecosystem support
• Entrepreneurship programs
• Tech founder networking
• Incubator accreditation
• Innovation community

Headquarters

HQ city

Chaniá

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program: Startup Greece offers a membership program (SG Membership) that provides various benefits to members, though specific pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed on the website.
2. European Programme Funding: The organization participates in European programmes including Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe projects, receiving funding to support entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives across Greece and Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Startup Greece is a nonprofit civil company that promotes, connects, and advances entrepreneurship for Greeks in technology through a portfolio of community programs and events. Its offerings include the annual Startup Greece Week decentralized festival, the SG Talks podcast/videocast, the SG Map ecosystem mapping tool, Startup Universe network platform, international delegations, university outreach, a paid membership program, and the Youth Academy leadership program. The organization is accredited as an incubator by the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Development and Investments.

Product overview

Startup Greece is a nonprofit organization that offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and platforms rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include SG Talks (podcast/videocast), SG Map (ecosystem mapping), Startup Universe (opportunity network), Startup Greece Week (annual decentralized festival), SG Delegations (international networking), SG at Universities (academic engagement), SG Membership (benefits program), SG Founders' Dinner (networking events), European Programmes (EU-funded projects), and the Startup Greece Youth Academy (leadership development). These offerings collectively promote, connect, and advance entrepreneurship for Greeks in tech, serving startups, students, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Greece Week (Greek Tech Week) The largest decentralized festival for Greek tech entrepreneurship, spanning multiple cities across Greece and online. Features workshops, investor pitching, thematic talks, and networking events for entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• SG Talks (Podcast and Videocast) A podcast and videocast series featuring stories, insights, and inspiration from the Greek tech scene. Every tech founder has a story, and this platform amplifies those narratives. Available on Spotify and YouTube.
• SG Map An interactive mapping tool showcasing the Greek Startup Ecosystem, providing visibility into companies, organizations, and stakeholders across Greece.
• Startup Universe A massive network initiative connecting entrepreneurs with opportunities, resources, and ecosystem participants. Includes Demo Days supporting 700+ startups.
• SG Delegations Networking experiences for Greek Tech Founders, including international programs such as delegations to Davos and World Economic Forum events.
• SG at Universities University engagement program aimed at inspiring students, providing career guidance, and connecting academic talent with the startup ecosystem.
• SG Membership A membership program offering entrepreneurs various benefits including access to resources, networking opportunities, and ecosystem tools. Available on an annual subscription basis.
• SG Founders' Dinner An open networking dinner event for founders at all stages—idea-stage founders, entrepreneurs, investors seeking co-founders—to meet like-minded individuals.
• European Programmes EU-funded projects focusing on entrepreneurship, digital skills, green issues, sustainability, and youth skills. Includes Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and other European initiative partnerships such as From Waste to Worth, Work Without Borders, Digital Futures, and You Can Make a Change.
• Startup Greece Youth Academy A 2-year leadership program empowering youth through educational seminars, mentoring, networking, and internship opportunities. Includes scholarship awards valued at 5,000 euros per scholar.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core and supporting.

• NCSR DemokritosmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-organization of the 1st Hellenic-Swiss Innovation Council with the Embassy of Switzerland in Greece, bringing together government, research, academia, and innovation stakeholders.
• Kozani Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Strategic cooperation agreement signed to strengthen regional ecosystem development and support local entrepreneurs.
• Hellenic Development Bank (HDB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Major partnership announced with Hellenic Development Bank to support Greek startup ecosystem development and provide enhanced opportunities for startups.
• Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership for Startup Greece Week 2025, working together under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Governance. Technical Chamber provides institutional support and regional network access.
• Xcient GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023German partner in the Work Without Borders (WWB) project addressing youth employment challenges across Greece, Poland, and Germany.
• My Personality Skills FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Polish partner in the Work Without Borders project, working on youth employability and employment support.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Commission partnership supporting Startup Greece's entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives, including participation in European programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe projects focused on entrepreneurship, digital skills, green issues, and sustainability.
• U.S. Embassy AthensmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with U.S. Embassy Athens supporting Greek entrepreneurship ecosystem development and international connections.
• Ambassade de France en Grece (French Embassy in Greece)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Embassy partnership supporting cross-border entrepreneurship and innovation collaboration between Greece and France.
• DiageosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership supporting Startup Greece's ecosystem activities and initiatives.
• DeloittemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services partnership providing expertise and support for Greek startup ecosystem development.
• A.B.A.T. BalkaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the From Waste to Worth Erasmus+ project, implementing circular economy practices with organizations from Greece, North Macedonia, and Spain.
• Permacultura CantabriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the From Waste to Worth project, collaborating on circular economy and sustainability initiatives.
• Cyprus Computer SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Digital Futures project enhancing digital skills for young Europeans through international collaboration.
• Asociatia STEM4ROsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian partner in Digital Futures project supporting digital literacy and online career skills development.
• Asociacija IVAIGOsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Digital Futures project from Lithuania focused on digital skills enhancement.
• Fundacja AntaressupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish partner organization supporting the You Can Make a Change youth empowerment project.
• Youth Entrepreneurship ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe legal operating entity (Syllogos Neanikis Epixeirimatikotitas) that runs Startup Greece, representing the core organizational partnership.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MassChallenge: MassChallenge is a global nonprofit accelerator running equity-free programs for startups across multiple geographies. It overlaps with Startup Greece's nonprofit, equity-free approach to early-stage support and is a comparable broad incumbent.
• Techstars: Techstars is a global accelerator operating programs in dozens of countries with structured mentorship and investor networks. It is a broad incumbent that dwarfs Startup Greece in resources and represents both a potential partner and competitive threat if it expands into Greece.
• Startupbootcamp: Startupbootcamp is a global network of industry-specific accelerators with strong European roots. It is a broader incumbent in the accelerator category, comparable in offering structured acceleration and investor access.
• Station F: Station F is the world's largest startup campus in Paris, offering programs, events, and corporate partnerships. It is a broader incumbent in the European ecosystem-builder category with significantly more scale and corporate backing.

Direct peers

• Found.ation: Found.ation is a Greek startup support organization running programs, coworking, and corporate innovation services. It directly competes with Startup Greece as an Athens-anchored ecosystem builder, though it is more centralized and commercially oriented.
• Elevate Greece: Elevate Greece is a government-backed registry and platform for Greek startups run by the Ministry of Development and Investments. It is a comparable institutional ecosystem platform with policy backing, though more of a directory than an operational community builder.
• Endeavor Greece: Endeavor Greece is the local affiliate of global high-impact entrepreneur support network Endeavor. It selects and mentors scale-up founders, comparable in mission to Startup Greece's investor and founder support programs but with a more selective, scale-up focus.
• Mind the Bridge: Mind the Bridge is a global startup ecosystem builder running programs, corporate open innovation, and cross-border bridges between tech hubs. It is directly comparable to Startup Greece's international delegations and corporate partnership model.
• Egg (EnterGrowGrow / EGG): EGG is a Greek startup incubator and workspace based in Athens, offering coworking, acceleration, and events for early-stage founders. It overlaps with Startup Greece's programs and ecosystem events in the Greek market.

Regional players

• Startup Estonia: Startup Estonia is a government-backed nonprofit promoting Estonian tech entrepreneurship globally, similar in mission and structure to Startup Greece. It is more mature and globally recognized but serves as the closest cross-border analogue in a small EU member state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StartupGreece_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_hJygM2YBPW_DMivnVZvjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/StartupGreeceOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/startupgreeceorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/startupgreece
• TikToktiktok.com/@startupgreece

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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