6th Youth Competition “Idea Platform” – Applications Are Still Open!
CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator, the award-winning initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, is seeking the most innovative technological ideas in tourism! If you have a groundbreaking idea with a focus on sustainability, fintech, big data management, or artificial intelligence solutions, then the “Idea Platform” is your opportunity!
Applications for the 6th Youth Ideas Competition are open until March 24, 2025. This is a 12-day intensive program filled with mentoring sessions, talks, and workshops led by top professionals from the tourism and technology sectors. The goal? To develop your idea into a fully structured business proposal so you can move forward to the next stage: creating a dynamic startup that will drive digital transformation in Greek tourism!
What You Will Gain from the “Idea Platform”
As part of the competition program, participants will receive valuable knowledge and guidance on critical business topics such as:
• Choosing partners and forming a team
• Product design and development
• How to turn an idea into a market-ready product
• Funding and key principles for attracting investors
• Essential legal aspects you need to know
• Business proposal pitching techniques
• Branding and marketing
• The latest trends in tourism and technological solutions for sustainable practices
The program offers a unique opportunity for young innovators to connect with industry leaders, executives from major companies, renowned startup founders, and experts in the field.
Strategic Partners Supporting Innovation
Major companies and organizations actively support the “Idea Platform,” providing guidance and valuable resources to the participating teams. Among the strategic partners are:
• Expedia Group
• Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
• NBG Business Seeds (National Bank of Greece)
• Hotelbrain Group
• FNG Law Firm
Additionally, the program is supported by leading tourism startups such as Campsaround, Clio Muse Tours, Ferryhopper, SaMMY, Tourmie, TravelMyth, Triparound, and Welcome Pickups.
Find out more about the 6th Idea Platform and submit your application easily HERE.
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