Stelios Hajiioannou Awards grant €300,000 to Greek startups

The 17th Stelios Hajiioannou Youth Entrepreneurship Awards have concluded, awarding a total of €300,000 to emerging businesses in Greece. Organized by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, the event saw a record 62 applications, highlighting the growing dynamism of the Greek innovation ecosystem.

The three winning companies received the following prizes: Loopcv (€150,000), iSPACE (€100,000), and Vivestia Booking & Metasearch Platform (€50,000). The award ceremony took place at the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall in Plaka, attended by representatives from the business, investment, and institutional communities.

Supported by Elevate Greece, the winners are already integrated into or applying for the National Registry of Startups. Sir Stelios Hajiioannou, founder and chairman of the foundation, personally presented the awards, stating that the initiative aims to help young entrepreneurs develop their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to the Greek economy.