Welcome to the

Athens Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACE)

Whether you're a startup founder, a curious student, a researcher or an established business seeking to spark innovation, ACE is here to empower you.

A decade of milestones

A snapshot of our enduring impact, showcasing the pivotal achievements and the dynamic growth of Athens' premier startup incubator over a decade of dedicated support to entrepreneurship and innovation

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By ACE teams like Clio Muse, College Link and bespot.

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To empower employment in more than 10 industries

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Supported and endorsed by AUEB to run innovation

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To help Grow the Greek startup ecosystem

A self-funded unit within a public Higher Education Institution

ACE is open and accessible to everyone, extending beyond the boundaries of Athens University of Economics and Business. Regardless of your background or affiliation, our doors are wide open to individuals who aspire to embark on entrepreneurial endeavours or seek to commercialise research outcomes.

Our services

Startup Acceleration & Incubation

From ambition to acceleration We support start-ups and founders at all stages.

Entrepreneurial Skills Development

Learning entrepreneurship – through our hand-ons workshops, lectures and executive programs for founders and corporates.

Technology Transfer

From ambition to acceleration We support start-ups and founders at all stages.

Proof-of-Concept grants & Pre-seed Funding

Prototyping grants, (pre-)seed capital, venture capital. We help start-ups and founders secure funding.

Innovation for Corporates

Unlocking the potential for innovation through scouting startups & technologies, co-developing products, boosting the entrepreneurial mindset.

International Connection

Get access to a vibrant local ecosystem, an extended regional and international network

Open Innovation

Join the clan! Are you a student or researcher and wish to turn your innovative entrepreneurial ideas or scientific research into a sustainable business? This is your place.

Pre-seed

Athens Digital Gate 4

Apply until 30th June 2024 Apply now
The Program is based on the “open innovation” principle, meaning that AIA intentionally opens up its innovation processes to generate external knowledge for the development of innovations.