Athens Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Athens Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Whether you're a startup founder, a curious student, a researcher or an established business seeking to spark innovation, ACE is here to empower you.
Are you a student or researcher and wish to turn your innovative entrepreneurial ideas or scientific research into a sustainable business? This is your place.
ACE is open and accessible to everyone, extending beyond the boundaries of Athens University of Economics & Business. Regardless of your background or affiliation, our doors are wide open to individuals who aspire to embark on entrepreneurial endeavours or seek to commercialise research outcomes. Recognised as the leading startup hub in Greece for the second consecutive year, ACE also ranked 95th among the 180 best accelerators and incubators in Europe, according to the “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs 2026” report published by the Financial Times and Statista.
Explore our dynamic programs designed to empower entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and turn ideas into successful ventures
From ambition to acceleration
We support start-ups and founders at all stages.
We help startups and founders secure prototyping funding and pilot implementation.
Celebrating a decade of impact, ACE has supported countless startups, nurtured innovation, and driven entrepreneurial success through key milestones!
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