From 21 to 27 October 2024, StartUp Greece Week returned to celebrate tech entrepreneurship through a series of events across Greece. In Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, ena Development Consultants, as co-organiser, hosted the event Xanthi #StartUpGreeceWeek: “Business Growth and Innovation: Trends, Tools and Strategies” at its offices, and more specifically at #enahub, on Wednesday 23 October 2024, from 9:30 to 17:00.

In Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the innovation ecosystem needs strengthening in order to promote local development and innovative entrepreneurship. The region’s agri-food sector faces significant challenges, such as limited technological progress and low levels of education, while at the same time operating in a culturally diverse environment. This diversity brings unique opportunities but also challenges, in market preferences and communication strategies as well as in farming practices.

With the aim of contributing to economic, technological and social development in the areas where we operate, we were delighted to host at #enahub the event “Business Growth and Innovation: Trends, Tools and Strategies” as part of StartUp Week Greece 2024.

Through the event, ena Development Consultants, a proud member of EIT Food Hub Greece and a partner in #DigiAgrifood, offered networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities, with the aim of strengthening competitiveness and attracting new investment to the agri-food sector, creating prospects for sustainable growth in the future.

The event took place at the offices of ena Development Consultants, at the 3rd km of the Xanthi – Kavala road, and more specifically at #enahub, a meeting point for people and ideas from every sector, with the common goal of growth, education, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Event themes Some of the main topics covered included:

  • New Technologies & Artificial Intelligence: How AI is changing the business world and how you can use its tools to improve your ideas.
  • Design Thinking: New ways of thinking and innovating for successful products and services.
  • Entrepreneurship in Practice: Be inspired by success stories and learn how to turn your idea into reality.
  • Agri-food & Challenges: Recognise the prospects in the emerging agri-food sector.
  • Microfinance: Explore funding options for small businesses and innovative ideas.

Who was it for?

Students: Discover what innovation means and how you can build your own business. Young Professionals: Gain tools that will give your career a boost. Businesses: Explore new ways to grow your business through technological innovation.

Young Farmers: Learn how you can use technology to improve your farm production.

Academics: Join the discussion on the progress of industry and technology. This is your chance to network, learn from leading experts and explore new ideas that will lead you to success!

The event offers unique opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. Register for free here and secure your place at this unique learning and networking experience!

​StartUp Greece Week – Innovation Is You!

“This event is part of #StartupGreeceWeek – a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring the tech ecosystem together”.