Athens Turns to Innovative Entrepreneurs to Solve City Problems

Tapping into innovative solutions, business knowhow and alternative methods to solve pressing social problems is at the center of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency’s (EATA) latest social entrepreneurship event on February 18 at the Hub Events in Petralona, central Athens.

Under the title “Epiheiro Koinonika” (roughly translating to social entrepreneurship), the municipality of Athens and EATA is inviting entrepreneurs operating or wishing to set up shop in Athens to join them in tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for far-reaching change.

The program aims to offer training and consulting services tailored to the specific needs of Athens-based entrepreneurs in order for them to develop or improve their idea with the aim to identify problem areas and provide solutions.

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis will address the event, which will also include a panel discussion on “Cities as Centers of Growth and Support for Social Entrepreneurship”. The panel discussion will focus on good practices and finding ways for cities to tap into the potential of social entrepreneurship, which will provide positive return to local communities.