Entrepreneurship

A new entrepreneurship support program for unemployed people aged 30-59 years old, with a focus on women, was signed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Niki Kerameos.

Unemployed people aged 30 to 59 who join the entrepreneurship program of the Public Employment Service (DYPA) will receive financial support of 17,000 euros.

The goal of the program is to create small and medium-sized enterprises and, according to Labor Minister Niki Kerameus, emphasis will be placed on female entrepreneurship.

A new entrepreneurship support program for unemployed individuals aged 30-59, with an emphasis on women, has been signed by the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Niki Kerameus.

The Covid pandemic lockdowns brought inspiration and creativity to many aspiring young entrepreneurs, whose ideas, four to five years later, have attracted the interest of Greek and foreign investors.

The Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) has identified serious irregularities in the functioning of the banking system in Greece, noting that, in addition to charging high interest rates, Greek banks are not fulfilling their essential role, that of granting loans.

BELGRADE - The first Serbia-Switzerland Innovation Forum opened in Belgrade on Wednesday, and Serbia's BIO4 campus and the Swiss innovative pharmaceuticals company Novartis signed a MoU at the event.

The 7th Startup Entrepreneurship Festival, titled "GRBossible - Stay Connected," takes place on December 13-14 at the Serafio exhibition hub of the City of Athens, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., organized by Skywalker.

Entrance is free.

Find out more at skywalker.gr.

Vestbee, Europe's leading platform for startups, VCs, accelerators, and corporates, has just released its VC Funding in the CEE Report for Q3 2024. The latest report reveals a challenging quarter for the region's venture investments.

Greek teacher Giota Chatzopoulou has won Europe's premier teaching award from Junior Achievement (JA) Europe for her exceptional dedication and innovative methods in fostering entrepreneurial skills. 

A total of 31 initial public offerings have been launched as of the end of October, raising 55.9 billion Turkish Liras ($1.63 billion), according to İbrahim Ömer Gönül, the head of the Capital Markets Board (SPK).