The 9th AccelerationCycle of Capsule^T Travel & HospitalityAcceleratorisofficiallyunderway! On Wednesday, September 2, the accelerator of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotelswelcomedtoitspremises the 10 newstartupsthatstoodoutduring the evaluationprocess and wereselectedtoparticipate in the newfive-monthprogram.

The openingWelcomingEventmarked the newteams’ firstmeetingwith the Capsule^T community and the beginning of a periodfilledwithmentoring, workshops, networking, engagementwith the tourismmarket, and opportunities for greatervisibility and outreach.

A First Welcome to the Capsule^T Community

The event opened with Mr. Konstantinos Kallioudakis, Member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and Executive Advisor of Capsule^T Accelerator, who welcomed the new startups and highlighted the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for the future of Greek tourism. More specifically, he stated:

“One of the most significant changes for hoteliers in recent years has been the exponential increase in the need for technological solutions. The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels addresses this need through Capsule^T, which, since 2019, has been bringing innovation and technology closer to hoteliers and tourism businesses, helping them identify the solutions they need, whether services or products. Capsule^T is an initiative that has proven successful, and we want to see it evolve even further and go even further. We want dynamic startups and new businesses with new products and innovative services that provide solutions and act as drivers of further growth for hotels and the tourism sector as a whole.”

Addressing the teams beginning the new Cycle of the Program, Mr. Kallioudakis added:

“The Cycle will be demanding. It requires time, dedication and a great deal of work. Beyond the improvements it can bring to your companies, however, you also have a great deal to gain personally. Within a very short period of time, you will have access to a wealth of accumulated knowledge and experience from stakeholders across the tourism sector. This is a valuable asset that will contribute to both your personal and professional development.”

Next, Capsule^T AcceleratorDirectorKaterinaSaridakipresentedwhatliesahead for the startupsover the nextfivemonths, setting the tone for the newCycle and the activitiestocome. Amongotherthings, shenoted:

“In the Cyclestartingtoday, wehave the opportunitytomeet and support 10 newstartups in the tourismsector, focusing on morenichemarketareasthatwehavenotexploreduntilnow. WewilltravelthisjourneywiththemthroughFebruary 2027 and supportthem in the bestpossibleway, helpingthemacceleratetheirgrowth, enter the Greek marketmorequickly, and spreadtheirwingsboth in Greece and abroad in pursuit of furtherinvestment and partnerships. Wewelcomethem and thankthem for entrustinguswith the future of theirbusinesses.”

Mentors, partners and supporters of the program, representatives of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, aswellasstartupsfrompreviousCyclesalsoattended the WelcomingEvent, giving the newteamstheirfirstopportunitytomeet the ecosystemthatwillsupportthemthroughout the program.

10 NewStartups, 10 DifferentBusinessPropositions

The spotlightthenturnedto the teamsthemselves, astheyintroducedthemselvesto the Capsule^T community and brieflypresentedtheirbusinesspropositions.

The 10 startups of the 9th Cycleare:

• ArtStay 

• ClinicaGo 

• Culizen 

• Depnos 

• Loomee 

• OverGrid AI 

• Pricinger 

• StayMate 

• Unloket 

• WhenWines 

Thisfirstgatheringgave the teams the opportunitytoexchangeviewswithtourismindustryprofessionals, meetCapsule^T mentors, judges and strategicpartners, and, of course, gettoknowoneanotherbetter.

What Will the Next Five Months Include?

FromSeptember 2026 toFebruary 2027, the startupswillparticipatefree of charge in anintensiveprogramdesignedaround the realneeds of a growingbusiness in the travel & hospitalitysector.

The programincludesworkshops on business and AI topics, mentoringfromexperiencedprofessionals, meetups and pitchingopportunities, aswellas on-sitevisitstohotels and leadingtravelagencies.

A strongemphasisisalsoplaced on outreach and marketexposure. The teamswillhave the opportunitytoparticipate in networkingevents, conferences and majortourismindustryexhibitions, includingPhiloxenia – Hotelia and XENIA 2026 in November, gainingdirectaccesstoprofessionals and businessesfrom the Greek and internationaltourismmarkets.

A Strong Ecosystem Supporting the New Teams

For the 9th Cycle, Capsule^T continuestobesupportedby a broadnetwork of organizations, businesses and professionalsactivelycontributingto the development of the newteams.

The People’sTrustisparticipating for the sixthconsecutiveyear, supporting the competitivecomponent of the programbyproviding the cashprizes for the threeteamsthatwilldistinguishthemselves, whileAegean Airlinessupports the programas the teams’ officialairlinecarrier.

Capsule^T’s StrategicPartnersincludeNBG BusinessSeeds, Nelios, PwCGreece, TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas, BlueFunctor and Investing For Purpose, whileClioMuseTours, Ferryhopper, Triparound and WelcomePickupsarealsoanimportantpart of the communityas Community Partners. DouweEgberts/Foodrincoalsosupports the program’sactivitiesbyprovidingcoffeeproducts.

And Now… WeBegin!

With the firstintroductionsalreadymade and the program for the comingmonthsahead of them, the 10 newteamsarebeginningtheirjourneythroughCapsule^T’s 9th AccelerationCycle.

Fivemonths of growth, testing, newconnections and opportunitiesareabouttobegin — and wecan’twaittoseehow the ideas and solutions of thesenew