A Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at strengthening ties between the Greek diaspora and Greece in the field of innovation was signed on Tuesday, March 18, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The agreement was formalized between the Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, Maira Myrogianni, and the CEO of Endeavor Greece, Panagiotis Karampinis, in the presence of Deputy Minister for Greeks Abroad, Giannis Loverdos.
The initiative seeks to enhance networking opportunities among expatriate Greeks and reinforce their connection with the homeland. It also aims to support initiatives in innovation while promoting Greece as an international technology hub. The collaboration is expected to yield significant benefits for Greeks worldwide.
Endeavor Greece has been actively fostering links between the Greek diaspora and the country’s innovation ecosystem since 2019. This partnership with the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad marks an important step toward more targeted actions that will further strengthen these connections.
The Memorandum of Cooperation outlines joint efforts to support and connect Greeks living abroad through various initiatives. Representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the signing was the Director General for Greeks Abroad, Ambassador Chryssoula Aliferi, while Endeavor Greece was represented by its Director of Development, Maritina Grelloni.
Endeavor Greece
Endeavor Greece was established in 2012 as a member of the global Endeavor Network, dedicated to empowering high-impact entrepreneurs. Launched during a pivotal period of economic crisis in Greece, its mission was to foster entrepreneurship in Greece precisely when it was needed the most.
Since then, it has played a central role in shaping the Greek Innovation Ecosystem, providing mentorship, strategic services, and specialized programs. By connecting visionary founders with local and international opportunities, it helps them navigate challenging markets, scale their ventures, and drive economic growth.
