The project aims to create a dynamic ecosystem for innovative SMEs in the Balkan Med area by supporting the growth of “Gazelles”—rapidly growing, innovative companies—through access to finance, Business Angels Networks, and market and technology transfer networks. Under the Interreg Balkan-Mediterranean 2014-2020 program, it focuses on implementing sustainable measures to accelerate the development of these high-potential SMEs. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in partnership with KiNNO, will provide entrepreneurial services to facilitate the acceleration of these companies, helping them access essential resources and knowledge for growth.
GAZELLE – Organizing acceleration for high-potential innovative SMEs
Client: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Starting Date: 20/06/2022
End Date: 30/09/2022
Beneficiaries: SMEs, Startups & Scaleups
KiNNO responsibility:
- Open Innovation Capacity Building: Developing training material and tools for Business Angels, SMEs, and business support centers.
- Business Acceleration Methodology: Creating innovation methodologies for business acceleration and technology transfer.
- Accelerators Implementation: Assessing acceleration programs.
- Policy Recommendations: Developing a policy recommendation plan for technology transfer in Greece.
- Innovation Support Structures’ Sustainability Plans: Creating a sustainability plan for business support structures in Greece.