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Business ideas presentation

During a meeting which was held at the school of Vamvakou, the participating teams were invited to present their business idea, but also how showcase how their business activities will enhance the overall development of Vamvakou and the Peloponnese Region. Guests who attended this meeting included representatives from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Vice-Regional Governor of Laconia, Mr. Veroutis, the Mayor of Sparta, Mr. Vakalopoulos, representatives of Anaptyxiaki Parnonas, coaches and experts from the business world who can contribute to the development of entrepreneurs. It was a great honor to also have Myrto Papathanou, Co-founder and Partner at Metavallon VC, member of the applicant evaluation committee.

The source of inspiration of the teams to venture in the Peloponnese may possible differ – “to create personalized experiences and promote their local home town”, “to offer a better quality of life to people with obesity through virtual medical support applications”, “to connect humans with nature”, “to return multisensory experiences to our lives and connect with the environment”, “to revive grape vine varieties that have been lost”, “to utilize solar energy and technology to achieve sustainability” or “to communicate science to the general public” – but the business incubator in Vamvakou for all participants is a unique opportunity for brighter future. A leverage for “communication, interaction, knowledge, networking and finding partners”, a way to “learn to work as a team”, a structure that gives them the opportunity to “shape their business plan”, the community through which “important friendships” are created and a driving force “to change their lifestyle, leaving the city behind and fleeing to the mountains to live their dream”!