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Become a member
Become a member of the GAIA-X Accelerator and take the future of your business’s digital transformation into your own hands.
Why become a member?
Joining the structure of the “Greek GAIA-X Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Hub” offers different benefits depending on each member’s role, creating added value both individually and collectively.
For Business Teams, Startups, and SMEs
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Access to the Accelerator with personalized mentoring, coaching, and consulting programs.
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Support in shaping and maturing the business idea, from proposal stage to commercial implementation.
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Use of the Electronic Platform for training, networking, and collaborations.
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Participation in thematic collaboration spaces and events that enhance extroversion and international networking.
For Mentors
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Inclusion in the Hub’s Mentor Registry and participation in high-impact mentoring & coaching activities.
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Opportunity to collaborate with high-potential teams and businesses, transferring experience and expertise.
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Enhancement of personal recognition and visibility within the innovation ecosystem.
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Access to networks, research data, and collaboration opportunities with organizations and businesses.
For the Market
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Direct connection with the innovation ecosystem, gaining access to emerging technologies, solutions, and talent.
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Opportunity to participate in pilot projects and collaborations with startups and SMEs to develop innovative applications.
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Strengthening of corporate image through active presence in GAIA-X thematic hubs and activities.
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Participation in co-shaping policies and strategies for data utilization and competitiveness enhancement.
For Institutional, Research, and Other Organizations
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Opportunity to collaborate with businesses and industry to leverage research results and know-how.
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Participation in joint activities, research projects, and thematic hubs that connect research with the market.
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Promotion and dissemination of policy guidelines and best practices at national and European level.
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Contribution to the creation of a dynamic ecosystem aligned with the international standards of GAIA-X and IDSA.
Member Onboarding Process
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Startups, and Business Teams
The structure of the “Greek GAIA-X SMEs Hub” is designed to operate as an open, collaborative ecosystem composed of different categories of members. Each member category has a distinct role, specific rights and obligations, as well as a dedicated onboarding process.
Registration Request and Submission of Business Proposal
Interested companies or teams submit their application electronically through the platform, filling in information about their business idea/action and the composition of the team. In addition, they are invited to attach either a pitch deck, their existing business plan, or a corporate presentation.
Evaluation
The proposal is reviewed by the designated Evaluation Committee. Key criteria include the business team/company and its ability to implement and capitalize on the idea, as well as the idea itself and its level of maturity. Learn more about the evaluation process and criteria here.
Trial Membership
Pre-selected applicants are notified via email and through the platform, and enter a trial acceleration phase lasting up to 1 month. During this period, a coach guides them through diagnosing and documenting their needs.
Submission of Final Business Plan
Towards the completion of the pilot phase, beneficiaries submit an updated business plan. The Business Plan is prepared and submitted based on guidelines provided here.
Full Membership
After final approval, businesses officially become members of the GAIA-X Accelerator and enter the final acceleration cycle, lasting up to 4 months, gaining access to all Accelerator services (mentoring, training programs, networking, etc.).