8th Acceleration Cycle
8th Acceleration Cycle
Ongoing
The CapsuleT Accelerator’s Acceleration Cycle is currently in full swing! Through a dynamic program of mentoring, educational workshops, and networking, the participating startups will make significant daily strides toward growth and transforming their solutions into commercial success. A full recap will be published upon completion of the cycle. Stay tuned for the results, achievements, and experiences that are shaping the future of tourism innovation!
Startups
AI solutions, Experiences, Sustainable Tourism
Ask Navina
Ask Navina is your AI tour guide at the destination. Personalized, interactive tours with verified information in real time, 24/7. Explore destinations your way, anytime, anywhere.
AI solutions, Hospitality, Operations Management
AskHermis
AskHermis automates hotel communication, providing 24/7 support and a better guest experience that leads to more direct bookings and higher reviews.
Booking tools | ΟΤΑ, Hospitality
Bookerty
Bookerty helps short-term rental hosts and hotels increase bookings and maximize profits through low commissions and innovative booking features, redefining hospitality with transparency, flexibility, and human connection.
Hospitality, Sustainable Tourism
Caravelo
Caravelo upgrades every beach umbrella! Our "Umbrella Add On" provides solar-powered charging, a table, and secure storage, transforming the guest experience and boosting your business's sustainability.
Discoverly
Discoverly is your AI-powered guide to unforgettable experiences. Instantly discover personalized events and activities, tailored to your passions, whether you’re a local exploring or a tourist on the move.
AI solutions, Hospitality, Online Marketplace
New Generation Hotelier
The first Greek company to design and manufacture AI-powered robots for hospitality. We create a full high-tech ecosystem , from reception to housekeeping, available for purchase or rental.
AI solutions, Operations Management
Plana
Plana turns shift chaos into clarity for hotels. Our software creates compliant schedules in seconds, cuts costs, and unlocks happier teams. Efficiency and compliance in one tool.
AI solutions, Operations Management
SAIL-E
From marinas to world-class resorts, SAIL-E is transforming global sea transfers with on demand bookings, effortless flow, and premium service—delivering flawless coordination and next-level guest experiences worldwide
AI solutions, Operations Management
Tundra Ventures
Want to keep an eye on your properties while not there? Tundra helps you prevent parties, overcrowding, smoking events, and poor environmental conditions. Join us to protect your property and keep guests satisfied.
Booking tools | ΟΤΑ, Sustainable Tourism
Zero Stars Hotels
Zero Stars Hotels is the fair, flexible, and sustainable booking platform where hotels earn more, travelers pay less, and transparency and impact come built-in—not added on.
Experts
Alexis Komselis
Director - Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship & Development
Judge Mentor
Andreas Papatheodorou
Director, Laboratory of Tourism Transport, Infrastructure and Destination Development - University of the Aegean, Greece
Mentor
Apostolos Moussamas
Vice President - Athens Hotel Association
Judge
Charalampos Papadopoulos
Counselor, Economy and Commerce - Embassy of Greece in Tirana, Albania
Judge
Christina Kartsiotou
Senior Business Consultant
Mentor
Christos Lytras
Managing Partner - Hippocampu
Judge Mentor
Dafni Michalopoulou
Development Manager - Dolphin Capital Partners
Judge
Dimitra Arida
Commercial Director - Ora Hospitality
Mentor
Dimitris Serifis
CEO - Nelios
Judge Mentor
Eirini Benetou
Manager - Delice S.A.
Mentor
Evgenios Vassilikos
President of the Hoteliers' Association of Athens - Attica & Argosaronic
Mentor
Evi Panitsa
Area Manager, Travel Partners & Media | Operational Excellence | Travel & Tech - Expedia Group
Mentor
Philippos Zampelis
Managing Director - Airotel Group of Hotels
Mentor
George Agas
Managing Director - Vrahos Boutique Hotel
Judge Mentor
George Nikolaou
Strategy Analyst | Business Innovation Unit - NBG Business Seeds Group Business Strategy Sector
Mentor
John Noussis
Co-Founder - Travelmyth
Mentor
Magda Peistikou
Head of Learning and Development - INSETE
Mentor
Maria Morfoulaki
Operational Scientist A’ - CERTH-HIT
Judge
Marianna Sigala
Professor - University of Piraeus
Judge Mentor
Mathilda Nathan
Co-founder & CEO of BORRN
Judge
Michael Mavropoulos
CEO - LIKNOSS
Judge Mentor
Nikos Karaflos
CEO - Dexamenes Seaside Hotel
Judge Mentor
Smaragda Sarhosi
Marketing Expert
Mentor
Sotiris Andriopoulos
Rooms Division Manager - Athenaeum InterContinental
Judge
Spyros Arsenis
Head of Business Innovation Development - ΝΒG Business Seeds, Group Business Strategy, Startups and Collaborations Direction
Judge
Stelios A. Mantzaris
Founder & CEO - Destination-management.co | Business Development- Tourism
Judge
Tassos Kinalis
Chief Business Development Officer - Webhotelier | Primalres
Mentor
Thanassis Sofianos
Founder - CEO, Relevance
Judge
Vassiliki Argyropoulou
Lead Creative Director - Relevance Digital Agency
Mentor
Vassiliki Mavrokefalou
Director Market Management - Expedia Group
Judge
Yannis Batsis
Learning & Development for EMEA - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Mentor
Yannis Tsichlis
Marketing Director - Grecotel
Judge
Babis Voulgaris
Chief Executive Officer - Voulgaris Hospitality Group
Judge
Dimitris Floros
Chief Commercial Officer - Welcome Pickups
Mentor
Dimitris Ntaras
Senior Associate - PwC’s Strategy team
Mentor
Theano Baka
Head of Tourism Inspections and Certification Department / Head of Legal Compliance Service Division - TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas
Speaker
Emma Gavala
Strategic Marketing Consultant - Gavala & Co
Judge Mentor
Lisa Katsouraki
Startup Expert & Angel Investor
Mentor
Philippos Koutropoulos
Director of Revenue Management - Hotel Grande Bretagne & King George
Mentor
Sophia Kavgalakis
Founder and CEO of Estate Minds
Mentor
Anthony Milonas
Director of Tech - Calm.com
Speaker
George Livas
Founder & CEO - Blue Functor
Speaker
Konstantinos Baros
Senior Manager Advisory - PwC Greece
Speaker
Spyros Valvis
Senior Manager, Tax & Legal - PwC Greece
Speaker
Michalis Kakotaritis
Senior Digital Marketeer – Ferryhopper
Speaker
Christos Spatharakis
Co-Founder & CEO - Ferryhopper
Mentor
Antonis Chalkiopoulos
Co-Founder & CEO - Triparound
Mentor
Christos Bitzis
Digital Advertising Expert – Nelios
Speaker
Kostas Gkiokas
Business Development Mergers & Acquisitions Director - TÜV Austria Hellas
Speaker
Eleonore Cottarel
Partner - Investing for Purpose
Speaker
Tryfonas Amer
Managing Director - TÜV AUSTRIA Trust IT
Speaker
Tilemachos Leftheriotis
Senior Consultant, Deals - PwC Greece
Speaker
Konstantina Katachana
Product Manager - LIKNOSS GROUP
Speaker
Katerina Biliouri
Speaker coach & Conference curator
Speaker
Katerina Saridaki
Director - CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator
Speaker
Lefteris Katsoulieris
Director | Strategy - PwC Greece
Speaker
Manos Giakoumelis
Chief Technology Officer - Liknoss
Mentor