VentureGarden: Start in Thessaloniki of the new cycle of the free business idea accelerator program

The new cycle of the program VentureGarden in Thessaloniki has started and the interested can submit their applications until October 13, 2024.

Participation in VentureGarden is free and is for people with vision and commitment, who aspire to join the business ecosystem by creating their own business or developing an existing one existing.

The number of positions is limited and an evaluation process will follow for the selection of candidates. Those selected will have the opportunity to attend intensive entrepreneurship workshops, receive mentoring, and become part of a dynamic business community that is constantly growing.

In Thessaloniki the program is implemented by ACT (American College of Thessaloniki), a member of Anatolia College. The founding donor of the program is the Hellenic Initiative (THI) and the national donor is Alpha Bank.

Since the start of the program in February 2014, almost 700 people have been selected to attend the 20 previous cycles in Thessaloniki. Participants of previous cycles of the program have received funding to implement their ideas and have created thriving businesses, thanksto the support they received from the program.

Among the companies that stood out are Moov Exclusive Fitness Studio, a modern fitness and health space, Botanistas, Natural skincare products, Oratia, production of men’s and women’s organic cotton underwear, Elektronio, a sustainable urban mobility solutions startup, Ierax Anaytics, a market research and analysis company, Dot2dot, a cultural tours company.

VentureGarden Courses Information

VentureGarden starts with an intensive and targeted training period. The classes will take place at the ACT campus in November, more specifically on Saturday 9, 23 and 30 November 2024, from 9:30am to 5:30pm. The training focuses on understanding all aspects of running a modern business so that the business idea is viable and viable. Educators are professors and entrepreneurs. After the completion of the courses, participants who can benefit from mentoring are selected.

Application deadline: October 13, 2024. For more information and to fill out the application visit its website or call 2310 398385.