“Initiatives to Support Innovation” is the title of the two-hour debate organized by business incubator o Orange Grove Patras and o collaborative space POS4 work, under the 20 th Development Forum Saturday November 18 at 17: 00-19: 00 at Astir Hotel in Patras.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss with representatives of established and start-ups, investment entities, and business support structures for mechanisms to create and support innovative businesses.
“Innovation is not an abstract concept. Behind this are people with ideas and will for hard work. At Orange Grove Patras, we consider our mission to highlight these people, encourage entrepreneurship and, more practically, contribute to job creation and economic growth in the region. We want this event to contribute in this direction, ” says a co-founder of Orange Grove Patras, Yannis Kanellopoulos.
“Within just one year we have helped create more than ten jobs and have seen youth groups evolve into corporations. The development of partnerships at all levels is a one-way street in order to create a dynamic business ecosystem so that we not only stop the flow of young people abroad but also be able to attract scientists and companies in Greece with know-how and experiences again , says the founder of POS4work, Nassos Koskinas – Electrical Engineer, Msc.
“Innovation Support Initiatives”: The Experience of Entrepreneurs, Investors and Entrepreneurship Support Structures in the 20th Development Forum

“Innovation Support Initiatives”: The Experience of Entrepreneurs, Investors and Entrepreneurship Support Structures in the 20th Development Forum
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“Initiatives to Support Innovation” is the title of the two-hour debate organized by business incubator o Orange Grove Patras and o collaborative space POS4 work, under the 20 th Development Forum Saturday November 18 at 17: 00-19: 00 at Astir Hotel in Patras.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss with representatives of established and start-ups, investment entities, and business support structures for mechanisms to create and support innovative businesses.
“Innovation is not an abstract concept. Behind this are people with ideas and will for hard work. At Orange Grove Patras, we consider our mission to highlight these people, encourage entrepreneurship and, more practically, contribute to job creation and economic growth in the region. We want this event to contribute in this direction, ” says a co-founder of Orange Grove Patras, Yannis Kanellopoulos.
“Within just one year we have helped create more than ten jobs and have seen youth groups evolve into corporations. The development of partnerships at all levels is a one-way street in order to create a dynamic business ecosystem so that we not only stop the flow of young people abroad but also be able to attract scientists and companies in Greece with know-how and experiences again , says the founder of POS4work, Nassos Koskinas – Electrical Engineer, Msc.
The discussion panel will be framed by the following distinguished guests:

1. Alexandra Holi, Founder & Executive Director, Metavallon
2. Giannis Papidis, IT Digitalization & Innovation Director, OTE / COSMOTE
3. Natasa Apostolides, Sr Political Advisor, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
4. Dimitris Karageorgopoulos & Christos Xouris, Co-Founders Gaia Robotics, Orange Grove Patras Startup Team
5. Nikos Kostopoulos, CTO PaperGo , POS4work Startup Team
6. Eleni Stefanidou, Communications Manager & Dimitris Kouletsis, Development Officer, The People’s Trust