Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the ‘Greek AI Accelerator’ event—organized by Endeavor Greece at the Athens Concert Hall—on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He praised the selected AI startups and reaffirmed the government’s strategic commitment since 2019 to support Greece’s tech ecosystem and entrepreneurship-driven growth. Highlighting the landmark collaboration with OpenAI—the first of its kind globally—the PM emphasized Greece’s growing role in the global AI landscape. He stressed the need for more capital, infrastructure access, clear regulatory frameworks, and deeper integration into the EU’s single market. Mitsotakis also underscored the importance of financial literacy education for youth and reiterated the government’s dedication to supporting founders: “We’re here to help—and as progress unfolds, things will get better.” The three-month accelerator, launched on October 29, supports AI-first startups founded after 2022 with Greek founders (at least 20% of the team) and headquartered in Greece, offering technology access, mentorship, networks, expertise, and funding.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis at The Greek AI Accelerator – Live Stream
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