CapsuleT Accelerator for Travel & Hospitality Startups

This is where the businesses of tomorrow are created!

Capsule^T Accelerator is one of the main "vehicles" for the development and evolution of new, innovative business ideas, collaborations and business opportunities that will help the startup ecosystem evolve, with a positive impact on Greek tourism and the country in general.

Our mission

Your ideas, your impact, our future.

We support startups that change tourism.

AI solutions

Booking tools | ΟΤΑ

Experiences

Hospitality

Online Marketplace

Sustainable Tourism

Operations Management

True stories, real successes.

13

Programs

124

Startups

3619

Mentoring hours

750

New collaborations

170

Speakers, Judges & Mentors

2221

Customers

129

Jobs

279

Pilot projects

177

Workshops

119

On-site visits

61

Events

"Capsule^T's activities are the brightest proof of what innovation with a youthful pulse means. Technology, creativity, development of ideas, applications with added value in the market. All in the same ecosystem, all with the goal of a smarter and more resilient hospitality, with value for everyone."

Alexandros Vassilikos

President - Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

"Innovation in tourism starts with a vision. Capsule^T gives startups and young creators the tools and compass to chart a course with perspective and success."

Christina Tetradi

Vice President - Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

"Greek tourism is evolving with the power of startups. Capsule^T unites innovation and technology to create new routes for our industry."

Emmanouela Moussama

Experience and Communication Director - Moussamas Bros

"The future of tourism is being written today by those who dare to innovate, with Capsule^T accelerating their journey to success."

Charalampos Voulgaris

Chief Executive Officer - Voulgaris Hospitality Group

"Be ready for the 'flight'! Learn how to use/leverage mentors and how to keep them engaged."

Liza Katsouraki

Startup Expert & Angel Investor

"Focus 100% on creating meaningful added value for your customers. Solve real problems with your services and only then will you gain serious investment interest."

Dimitris Serifis

CEO - Nelios

"With millions of tourists, Greece is the ideal testing ground for new ideas in tourism. Capsule^T helps the best ones become reality with access to customers, international exhibitions and valuable guidance."

Alex Trimis

CEO & Founder, Welcome Pickups

"If an idea manages to work successfully in the Greek tourism market, then it is almost certain that it can be developed worldwide."

Aleksis Komselis

Director – Alba Hub for Entrepreneuship & Developement

"CapsuleT acts as a catalyst for visionary startups; it offers a network, knowledge and partnerships so that innovative ideas can develop into sustainable tourism businesses with an international perspective and a substantial impact on the industry."

Alexandros Angelopoulos

Managing Director - Aldemar Resorts

"Capsule^T is a benchmark that fuels the innovation ecosystem in the tourism sector and dynamically supports the next day, constantly highlighting new ideas coming from excellent teams."

Christos Spatharakis

Co-founder & CEO - Ferryhopper

"Capsule^T, over the years, has provided in-depth assistance to the teams participating in the program, offering real connection to the market, guidance on its needs and multiple opportunities to connect with clients in Greece and abroad."

Daphne Tsevreni

Co-founder & CRO - Clio Muse Tours

"Vivestia's inclusion in Capsule^T was more than just participation. It was a family that supported us, taught us development, direction, and gave us all the necessary tools for success."

George Kontaxis

CEO & Co-founder - Vivestia

The Winning Startups

AI solutions | 7th Cycle

AI solutions, Hospitality, Operations Management | 7th Cycle

Sustainable Tourism, Operations Management | 7th Cycle

AI solutions | 6th Cycle

AI Solutions, Online Marketplace, Sustainable Tourism | 6th Cycle

AI Solutions, Booking tools | 6th Cycle

Hospitality, Operations Management | 5th Cycle

Booking tools | 5th Cycle

Experiences, Online Marketplace, Sustainable Tourism | 5th Cycle

Booking tools | OTA, Hospitality, Online Marketplace | 4th Cycle

AI Solutions, Booking tools | OTA, Operations Management | 4th Cycle

Booking Tools/OTA | Experiences | Online Marketplace | 4th Cycle

Hospitality, Online Marketplace, Sustainable Tourism | 3rd Cycle

AI Solutions, Booking tools | 3rd Cycle

AI Solutions, Online Marketplace, Sustainable Tourism | 3rd Cycle

AI solutions, Hospitality, Operations Management | 2nd Cycle

Hospitality, Operations Management | 2nd Cycle

Experiences | 2nd Cycle

Hospitality, Operations Management | 1st Cycle

AI Solutions, Hospitality, Operations Management | 1st Cycle

Hotel Operations | 1st Cycle

Connect with top professionals and investors

Alexandros Vassilikos

President - Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

Speaker

Babis Voulgaris

Chief Executive Officer - Voulgaris Hospitality Group

Judge

Apostolos Moussamas

Vice President - Athens Hotel Association

Judge

Evgenios Vassilikos

President of the Hoteliers' Association of Athens - Attica & Argosaronic

Mentor

Vassiliki Mavrokefalou

Director Market Management - Expedia Group

Judge

Yannis Tsichlis

Marketing Director - Grecotel

Judge

Michael Mavropoulos

CEO - LIKNOSS

Judge Mentor

Dimitris Serifis

CEO - Nelios

Judge Mentor

Spyros Arsenis

Head of Business Innovation Development - ΝΒG Business Seeds, Group Business Strategy, Startups and Collaborations Direction

Judge

Dafni Michalopoulou

Development Manager - Dolphin Capital Partners

Judge

Dimitra Arida

Commercial Director - Ora Hospitality

Mentor

Thanassis Sofianos

Founder - CEO, Relevance

Judge

Nikos Karaflos

CEO - Dexamenes Seaside Hotel

Judge Mentor

Maria Morfoulaki

Operational Scientist A’ - CERTH-HIT

Judge

Sotiris Andriopoulos

Rooms Division Manager - Athenaeum InterContinental

Judge

George Agas

Managing Director - Vrahos Boutique Hotel

Judge Mentor

Mathilda Nathan

Co-founder & CEO of BORRN

Judge

Christos Lytras

Managing Partner - Hippocampu

Judge Mentor

Charalampos Papadopoulos

Counselor, Economy and Commerce - Embassy of Greece in Tirana, Albania

Judge

Yannis Batsis

Talent Development Professional, specializing in Hospitality

Mentor

Marianna Sigala

Professor - University of Piraeus

Judge Mentor

Eirini Benetou

Manager - Delice S.A.

Mentor

Stelios A. Mantzaris

Founder & CEO - Destination-management.co | Business Development- Tourism

Judge

Smaragda Sarhosi

Marketing Expert

Mentor

Magda Peistikou

Head of Learning and Development - INSETE

Mentor

Evi Panitsa

Area Manager, Travel Partners & Media | Operational Excellence | Travel & Tech - Expedia Group

Mentor

John Noussis

Co-Founder - Travelmyth

Mentor

Vassiliki Argyropoulou

Lead Creative Director - Relevance Digital Agency

Mentor

Christina Kartsiotou

Senior Business Consultant

Mentor

George Nikolaou

Strategy Analyst | Business Innovation Unit - NBG Business Seeds Group Business Strategy Sector

Mentor

Philippos Zampelis

Managing Director - Airotel Group of Hotels

Mentor

Tassos Kinalis

Chief Business Development Officer - Webhotelier | Primalres

Mentor

Andreas Papatheodorou

Director, Laboratory of Tourism Transport, Infrastructure and Destination Development - University of the Aegean, Greece

Mentor

Dimitris Floros

Chief Commercial Officer - Welcome Pickups

Mentor

Theano Baka

Head of Tourism Inspections and Certification Department / Head of Legal Compliance Service Division - TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas

Speaker

Dimitris Ntaras

Senior Associate - PwC’s Strategy team

Mentor

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