As part of the celebrations for the U.S. Honored Country at the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF,) Found.ation is organizing, with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Greece, a curated series of programs and events that highlight innovation, technology, and creativity. Under the theme of the American Pavilion at TIF, “Harnessing the Power of Innovation and Creativity,” the Found.ation team is arranging: an Innovation Hub offering workshops, talks, and networking opportunities; the Tech Olympus Summit highlighting the connections between the innovative spirits and cultures found in both Greece and the United States; and an Innovation Bootcamp to inspire and activate Thessaloniki’s talented startup community.

This series of programs and engagements curated by Found.ation aims to promote American innovation, technology, and start-up culture and to highlight U.S. excellence in these fields. These will also be places where entrepreneurs-on-hold (aka first timers) will find inspiration, where technology talent will be born, and where founders will meet their investors and next partners.

From 9 to 18 March 2018, the founders and members of 9 new ventures that traveled to Texas, had the opportunity to present their company to the International Accelerator program, founded by Hellenic American economist and investor, Mr. Angelos Angelou in 2013.

For yet another year, through a jointly funded grant of $50,000 with the U.S. Embassy in Athens, THI is supporting Greek startups at SXSW, reaffirming its belief that entrepreneurship is a key element in building a new generation of creative and innovative business projects that can contribute to Greece’s future prosperity. Through their attendance at one of the most exclusive and high- esteemed entrepreuneurship conferences in the world, Greek startups have the opportunity to be inspired and grow.

The most exciting pitching competition for startups, “The Squeeze” by Orange Grove, is back for its twelfth edition, on March 8th, the International Women’s Day! This occasion will be a great opportunity to turn our attention to startups with women behind their success.

The Greek startup delegation at SXSW 2017 had two full days presenting their products and services at the SXSW Trade Show, where over 150,000 professionals gather to network, find partnerships and funding.

As an entrepreneur starting a new project or venture, you'll face many challenges. But you're not alone! Fellow entrepreneurs who've faced those same challenges have advice for you.

Industry Disruptors – Game Changers (ID-GC) are hosting Disrupt Startup ScaleUP, a high energy event that brings together in Greece the startup scene from Athens!

by Caron De Mars

I recently talked to a journalist about the State Department's entrepreneurial delegation to Athens, and she asked, "Why Greece?"

Mosaiko.gr met with Petros and Stelios, the guys behind Evil Windo Dog a small mobile development studio in Thessaloniki

A festival for the sciences which "unlocks" the mysteries of everyday life. Our children will live to be 120 years? Will we get vaccines or not? Can we predict earthquakes? What is the sound of Space? What is the relationship between quantum physics and plum cake? Did we finally find the God Particle? Can science be fun?