6th Business Fair. Photo source: THI.
Applications are still open for The Hellenic Initiative(THI) 7th Annual Business Fairone of the biggest startup events in Greece, which will take place on June 6 at Athens.
The show is a pitch competition for startups, providing them with exposure to investors and fundsas well as a chance to win a US$25,000 cash prize for the winning team.
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) is a global non-profit organization that brings together Greeks of the diaspora And Philhellenes invest in Greece today through programs focused on economic development and the fight against the crisis. Since its establishment in 2012, THI has invested approximately $20 million in Greece.
THI is looking for companies with a promising history that are looking to raise between 2 and 15 million euros (Series A) in the near future.
6th Business Fair. Photo source: THI.
Selected teams will each have three minutes to present their business ideas, followed by a question-and-answer session with the Venture Fair Judges from THI board members, major donors, supporters and stakeholders.
The program’s judges will look for innovative ideas, a scalable business model, a strong team and a clear vision for the future.
In addition to the competition, there will be various networking opportunities as well as opening speech And round tables providing valuable insights and connections to startups.
The show will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and innovators from around the world UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, Australia, CanadaAnd Greece.
Photo source: THI.
“THI emphasized that Greece has the entrepreneurial talent and simply needs a fair chance to compete in the global market,” said the Chairman of the THI Board of Directors. George P. Stamas.
On the same note Andrew N. LiverisChairman of the Board of Directors of THI, emphasized that “young Greek entrepreneurs have talent and passion, and Venture Fair judges know talent when they see it. On June 6 in Athens, the selected startups will benefit from access to a vast network of leading investors from the large THI family.
Companies selected to present will also participate in a special preparatory session led by a entrepreneurship expert in May.
The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday April 26and interested candidates can follow this link (http://www.venturefair.gr/application) to complete their application.
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