A new business accelerator was announced by Chamber of Commerce of Kavala and in particular the entrepreneurship support structure entitled, Kick-iT. The aim of this initiative is to help and support business teams and startups of the Regional Unit of Kavala, in order to develop and implement their business ideas in the field of cultural and creative industries.

Timetable

The start of the first counseling cycle is scheduled for autumn 2021 and as indicated in the relevant announcement, applications from interested parties can be submitted until August 31, 2021, through the electronic platform of the Kick-iT structure".

Beneficiaries

Anyone who wishes to develop a business idea with the support of the Facility in the field of the cultural and creative industries can apply , whether they are unemployed, employed or self-employed.

Business accelerator: Kick-iT - Support services provided

For example, the Business Accelerator: Kick-iT provides services related to:

• general and specialized training in entrepreneurship and innovation,
• guidance,
• networking actions,
• finding funding channels,
• and an assessment of overall accelerated progress.

Expected benefits for the business accelerator: Kick-iT

• To contribute to the creation of sustainable business models.
• The cultivation of the business culture and special knowledge of the beneficiaries.
• To encourage the cooperation of all the actors of the quadruple propeller of innovation.
• The development of the cultural and creative industries sector.

Space

The Business Accelerator: Kick-iT is housed on the third floor of the building at 117 Omonia Street, in a well-designed and functional space, covering 105sq.m., and is equipped with all the necessary specifications to support business teams.

Business accelerator: Kick-iT - Applications

Those interested can apply in the relevant category of the website APPLICATIONS or at this link: https://forms.gle/L5dgwiUTs2i5H4Qm7

Information

For more information visit the website: www.kavala-kickit.gr , or send an e-mail to info@kavala-kickit.gr, or call 2510 839 667 (contact hours: 09:00 - 13:00) and/or call the same number to make an appointment for a personal consultation at the Facility.

Financing

The project is funded by the European Social Fund and the Public Investment Program through the Act "Creation of ESF Entrepreneurship Support Structures", of the Operational Program "Eastern Macedonia Thrace 2014-2020", within the framework of the approved SDGS plan of the Municipality of Kavala – O.P. "Eastern Macedonia and Thrace".