Entrepreneurship Development Institute

Name

Entrepreneurship Development Institute

Legal name

Ινστιτούτο Ανάπτυξης Επιχειρηματικότητας

Website

https://entre.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (iED) is a Greek non-profit Center of Excellence in European Entrepreneurship, founded in 2005 in Larissa, that delivers EU-funded non-formal education, digital skills training, and entrepreneurship programs across 35+ European countries targeting youth, women, migrants, seniors, SMEs, and adult educators through Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020 consortia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Education and Training Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Business (EDAMAHAK), Financial Literacy, Budgeting & Personal Finance (EDAMAHAE), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship education
• Vocational training programs
• Digital innovation hub
• E-learning platforms
• EU project consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lárissa

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU-Funded Project Implementation: iED generates revenue primarily through the design, management, and implementation of European-funded programs (Erasmus+, Horizon 2020, and other EU initiatives). As a consortium partner or coordinator, the institute receives EU grants for delivering educational, entrepreneurship, and innovation support services.
2. Consulting Services: The institute provides consulting services in the areas of National and European Development Programs, according to its ISO 9001:2015 certified scope.
3. Educational Services: Non-formal education and training programs delivered to youth, adults, migrants, women, and other target groups, typically funded through EU project grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (iED) designs, manages, and implements European-funded educational programs, entrepreneurship development initiatives, and digital innovation projects across Greece and 35+ European countries. It delivers non-formal education, vocational training, and consulting services to youth, women, migrants, seniors, and SMEs, and develops digital platforms (e-learning systems, gamified VR tools, smart-city solutions) as part of EU consortium projects such as Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020.

Product overview

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (iED/ENTRE.GR) operates as an Excellence Center in European Entrepreneurship and a developing Digital Innovation Hub, offering educational and training services rather than commercial products. The organization provides free professional courses, coordinates European projects (Erasmus+, Horizon 2020), and develops digital platforms. Key offerings include the SmartHealth digital solution for smart cities, SWIRL e-learning platform for vocational education, ProBM 2 for business model education, ER-SE gamification tools with VR elements, and various youth empowerment, women's entrepreneurship, digital skills, and social inclusion programs. The portfolio spans digital innovation, education technology, entrepreneurship development, and social initiatives across Greece and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENTRE.GR: The website and digital platform of the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development serving as a hub for entrepreneurship, education, innovation, and open calls.

Products and services

• SWIRL E-learning Platform
• SmartHealth Digital Solution
• ProBM 2
• ER-SE Escape Rooms for Social Entrepreneurship
• INFORMER Integration Platform
• FLOW - Financial Literacy for Women
• You.A.C.E. Youth Entrepreneurship Platform
• FoodChase Training Program
• Health2Innovation Bootcamp
• Cyber Safe Senior
• SustainX SME Innovation Program
• Rural Treasures Handbook
• Youth Living Labs
• COL-SUMERS Senior Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth unemployment in Greece reached 32.4% — the highest in Europe — making iED's youth entrepreneurship programs critically relevant.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Γαλλικό Ινστιτούτο Ελλάδος (French Institute of Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2019Co-organized the event 'Youth That Innovates: Innovation from Earth to Our Plate' in Larissa with the French Institute of Greece and the University of Thessaly, focusing on food innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας (University of Thessaly)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2019Collaborated on food innovation and entrepreneurship events in Thessaly, contributing academic expertise to iED's programs.
• The Crowdhelix Network (Former Vision2020: The Horizon Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartneriED is a member of the Crowdhelix Network (formerly Vision2020: The Horizon Network), a strategic European network focused on research and innovation collaboration.
• Anna Lindh FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriED participates in the Anna Lindh Foundation network, contributing to Euro-Mediterranean civil society cooperation on culture and social issues.
• DIH2 (Digital Innovation Hub for European SME)coreTechnology or IntegrationiED is a member of DIH2, a European Digital Innovation Hub supporting SMEs in digital transformation across manufacturing and industry.
• HEDA – Hellenic-Dutch Association of Commerce and IndustryminorGTM or Marketing PartneriED collaborates with HEDA for Hellenic-Dutch business and industry networking and knowledge exchange.
• DIHNET – Digital Innovation Hubs NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationiED is part of the DIHNET ecosystem, connecting digital innovation hubs across Europe to share resources and support SMEs.
• Enterprise Europe NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriED is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network, Europe's largest support network for SMEs, providing internationalization and innovation support.
• SERN – Startup Europe Regions NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriED participates in SERN, connecting startup ecosystems across European regions to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
• European Women Association (EWA) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriED is part of the EWA Network, supporting women's entrepreneurship and leadership across Europe.
• ΔΑΣΤΑ – Δομή Απασχόλησης και Σταδιοδρομίας του Γεωπονικού Πανεπιστημίου ΑθηνώνminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Career Office of the Agricultural University of Athens for student and graduate employment and career development support.
• Εργαστήριο Αγροτικού Χώρου – UTHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Rural Space Laboratory of the University of Thessaly for agricultural and rural development projects.
• JOIST Innovation ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Innovent Forum 2026 and other innovation events with JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa, positioning iED as a key innovation actor in Thessaly.
• Δήμος Λαρισαίων (Municipality of Larissa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Innovent Forum 2026 and other entrepreneurship and innovation events with the Municipality of Larissa, supporting local economic development.
• ΣΘΕΒ (Σύλλογος Θεσσαλικών Επιχειρήσεων και Βιομηχανιών)coreStrategic or Co-development PartneriED cooperates with the Association of Thessalian Businesses and Industries (STEV) for networking and entrepreneurship support in the Thessaly region.
• FoodOxysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the FoodChase project alongside FoodOxys, contributing to innovation in nutrition and local development in the agrifood sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe): Pan-European non-profit delivering entrepreneurship and work-readiness education to youth, funded substantially through EU programs and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable to iED's youth entrepreneurship programs and EU consortium model.
• ENACTUS: Global non-profit operating university-based entrepreneurship education programs across many countries, often partnering with corporate sponsors. Comparable in mission (entrepreneurship education for youth) and EU-funded program delivery model.
• Ashoka Europe: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs, with strong European footprint and EU project activity. Directly comparable on social entrepreneurship education programs and pan-European network model.
• Youth Business International (YBI): Global non-profit supporting young entrepreneurs through training, mentoring, and access to finance. Comparable mission and target population (underemployed youth, NEETs), with similar reliance on foundations and public funding.
• Impact Hub Network: Global network of impact-focused entrepreneurship hubs, many of which deliver EU-funded training programs for social entrepreneurs and SMEs. Directly comparable on entrepreneurship support, digital innovation hub positioning, and EU grant consortium participation.

Broad incumbents

• CEPOL (EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training): EU agency providing training and education programs to professionals across member states, operating a similar EU-funded consortium-based education model (though focused on law enforcement rather than entrepreneurship).
• European Digital Innovation Hubs Network (EDIH): EU-funded network of Digital Innovation Hubs supporting SME digitalization. iED's DIH2/DIHNET memberships place it within this broader network; other EDIHs offer directly overlapping SME digital transformation services funded through EU programs.
• European Enterprise Network (EEN) Consortium Members: The wider EEN consortium of 600+ organizations delivers SME internationalization and innovation services across Europe. iED is itself an EEN member; peer consortium members perform overlapping SME support and digital transformation services.

Emerging players

• Civic Innovation Network Members (e.g., NESTA, Bertelsmann Stiftung EU programs): European foundations and innovation intermediaries delivering EU-funded civic and social innovation programs. Comparable in programmatic focus and target beneficiaries, though with different operating models (grantmaking vs. direct delivery).

Others

• EUCLID (European Consortium of Liberal Arts and Sciences): Pan-European consortium delivering cross-border higher education and training programs with EU co-funding. Comparable on multi-country consortium structure and EU project administration, though focused on academic degrees rather than entrepreneurship specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ied_europe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/iEDInstituteofEntrepreneurshipDevelopment
• Facebookfacebook.com/entre.gr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iedeurope
• Instagraminstagram.com/ied.europe

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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