7th Acceleration Cycle
Each Acceleration Cycle has highlighted innovative startups that are shaping the future of tourism. Discover the Startups that participated in the 7th Cycle, the ideas they developed and the impact they created!
7th Acceleration Cycle
Result
The 7th Acceleration Cycle of CapsuleT Accelerator was successfully completed, highlighting dynamic Startups and innovative ideas in the tourism sector. Through intensive mentoring, training and networking, the participating teams made significant steps in their development. We thank everyone who contributed to this journey!
Startups
1st PLACE
AI solutions
Algomo
Algomo uses AI to personalise travel websites and automate customer support, boosting conversions and engagement by 3x.
Booking tools | ΟΤΑ
Epivatis
Epivatis is a digital platform for private road transfer bookings, offering tourists a wide range of safe and comfortable options, while helping drivers promote their services and increase their revenue.
Experiences
Hype
Discover your destination like a local with Hype! Explore art and culture events, sport activites, and community events, or find the perfect workspace—all while supporting the local community.
Hospitality, Operations Management
Menufi
Menufi offers digital solutions for restaurants and hotels, including QR menus, captive portals, digital signage, and multilingual digital guides, enhancing customer experience and boosting revenue.
2nd PLACE
AI solutions, Hospitality, Operations Management
SmartINN.ai
Meet SmartINN.ai: the 1st AI video receptionist for hotels. Cut costs, boost customer experience, and gain valuable insights to drive your hotel’s strategy
3rd PLACE
Sustainable Tourism, Operations Management
Wastecloud
Unlock the future of waste management with Wastecloud! Our smart solutions turn waste into data, helping businesses reduce costs, improve sustainability, and stay compliant. Rethink waste and make smarter, greener choices with us!
Hospitality, Operations Management
WeTip
Digital tips in 3 simple steps! Wetip boosts hospitality workers’ earnings while empowering managers with insights on employee performance.
AI solutions, Hospitality
iSPACE
iSPACE’s primary focus is to provide solutions for hospitality accommodations through Virtual Reality, developing 3D Virtual Tours.
Experts
Vassiliki Mavrokefalou
Director Market Management - Expedia Group
Judge
Eirini Benetou
Manager - Delice S.A.
Mentor
Alexis Komselis
Director - Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship & Development
Judge Mentor
Philippos Koutropoulos
Director of Revenue Management - Hotel Grande Bretagne & King George
Mentor
Dafni Michalopoulou
Development Manager - Dolphin Capital Partners
Judge
Antonis Mitzalis
Hotelier
Mentor
Maria Mavroudi
Co-Founder and General Manager - Kallichoron Group
Mentor
Spyros Arsenis
Head of Business Innovation Development - ΝΒG Business Seeds, Group Business Strategy, Startups and Collaborations Direction
Judge
George Nikolaou
Strategy Analyst | Business Innovation Unit - NBG Business Seeds Group Business Strategy Sector
Mentor
Sotiris Andriopoulos
Rooms Division Manager - Athenaeum InterContinental
Judge
Yannis Batsis
Learning & Development for EMEA - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Mentor
Sophia Kavgalakis
Founder and CEO of Estate Minds
Mentor
George Agas
Managing Director - Vrahos Boutique Hotel
Judge Mentor
Evgenios Vassilikos
President of the Hoteliers' Association of Athens - Attica & Argosaronic
Mentor
Philippos Zampelis
Managing Director - Airotel Group of Hotels
Mentor
Emma Gavala
Strategic Marketing Consultant - Gavala & Co
Judge Mentor
Dimitris Serifis
CEO - Nelios
Judge Mentor
Marianna Sigala
Professor - University of Piraeus
Judge Mentor
Katerina Petropoulou
Chief Commercial Officer - DHR Services
Judge Mentor
Christos Lytras
Managing Partner - Hippocampu
Judge Mentor
Nikos Karaflos
CEO - Dexamenes Seaside Hotel
Judge Mentor
Michael Mavropoulos
CEO - LIKNOSS
Judge Mentor
Apostolos Moussamas
Vice President - Athens Hotel Association
Judge
Dimitra Arida
Commercial Director - Ora Hospitality
Mentor
Konstantinos Santikos
Managing Director - Santikos Collection
Judge Mentor
Tassos Kinalis
Chief Business Development Officer - Webhotelier | Primalres
Mentor
Stefanos Vasdekis
Co-Founder - Travelmyth
Mentor
Smaragda Sarhosi
Marketing Expert
Mentor
Andreas Papatheodorou
Director, Laboratory of Tourism Transport, Infrastructure and Destination Development - University of the Aegean, Greece
Mentor
Lisa Katsouraki
Startup Expert & Angel Investor
Mentor
Magda Peistikou
Head of Learning and Development - INSETE
Mentor
Angelos Kallias
General Secretary of the HHF & President of the Drama Hoteliers Association
Judge
Christina Kartsiotou
Senior Business Consultant
Mentor
Vassilis Syrmos
Manager, Deals & Advisory – PwC Ελλάδας
Speaker
Dimitris Ntaras
Senior Associate - PwC’s Strategy team
Mentor
Christos Bitzis
Digital Advertising Expert – Nelios
Speaker
Christos Spatharakis
Co-Founder & CEO - Ferryhopper
Mentor
Dimitris Floros
Chief Commercial Officer - Welcome Pickups
Mentor
Elena Dede
Founder & Managing Director Founder & Managing Director - Dogs' Voice Nonprofit Organisation
Mentor
Linda Plano
Founder - Plano & Simple
Speaker
Michalis Kakotaritis
Senior Digital Marketeer – Ferryhopper
Speaker
Alexandros Kossyvas
Partner & Digital Marketing Director - Sleed
Speaker
Antonis Chalkiopoulos
Co-Founder & CEO - Triparound
Mentor
Eleonore Cottarel
Partner - Investing for Purpose
Speaker
Giannis Banassis
CEO της Citrus Nobilis
Speaker
Kostas Gkiokas
Business Development Mergers & Acquisitions Director - TÜV Austria Hellas
Speaker
Richard Mullane
Impact Lead - Investing for Purpose
Speaker
Theano Baka
Head of Tourism Inspections and Certification Department / Head of Legal Compliance Service Division - TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas
Speaker
Dorothea Gkikopouli
Senior Microfinance Investment Analyst - AFI Microfinance
Speaker
Ioanna Vlaikou
Senior Associate, Tax & Legal Services Department – PwC Ελλάδας
Speaker
Kalliopi Vlachopoulou
Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Law & Innovation Department – PwC Ελλάδας
Speaker
Olga Fakiola
Senior Associate, Tax & Legal Services Department – PwC Ελλάδας
Speaker
Tryfonas Amer
Managing Director - TÜV AUSTRIA Trust IT
Speaker