Core Mission and Focus

The mission of i4G is to be a fundamental and central piece of the startup ecosystem in Greece and to be recognized as a top location of choice for startups in South East Europe. The entity is designed to connect the entrepreneurial, technology, and science communities to foster innovation and achieve new levels of success for its portfolio companies. It aims to increase the survival rates of young innovative companies by creating a comprehensive start-up ecosystem, fostering synergy, entrepreneurship, and new business opportunities.

i4G concentrates its efforts on two primary types of ventures: * Tech Startups: Welcoming companies that utilize technology to disrupt or innovate within their respective markets. * Science Startups: Providing a crucial platform for scientists to translate their inventions, research results, and R&D projects into commercially viable and sustainable enterprises. The company maintains close links with the academic community, which serves as a primary source for potential projects and teams.

The company's approach is to provide a unique and highly flexible combination of business development processes, robust infrastructure, expert coaching, extensive networking, and essential capital to support new businesses through the difficult early stages.

Products and Services Offered

i4G's services are structured to provide a holistic support system for early-stage, high-potential ventures. These offerings span financial, physical, and strategic support.

1. Incubation and Physical Infrastructure ("Space as a Service")

• Modern Office Space: i4G provides startups with a modern and fully functional office space. This is a core part of its offering, allowing companies to set up their business operations instantly while keeping their initial overhead costs at a minimum.
• Community and Environment: The physical space is home to a vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs. This environment is intentionally designed to facilitate cross-sector business opportunities, share knowledge and expertise, and create networking opportunities among residents.

2. Investment and Funding Services

• Seed Investment Fund: i4G actively runs its own seed investment fund for its tech and science startups.
• Financial Support: The company provides direct financial support to its portfolio through its own investments.
• Access to Capital: Beyond direct funding, i4G leverages its extensive network to help investment-ready teams gain access to external capital from angel investors and Venture Capital (VC) firms.
• Public and EU Funding: It also assists companies in securing public and European Union (EU) support program funding through its network of partners. Typical early-stage investments from i4G fall within the Pre-Seed or Seed funding stage, often ranging from 0 to ???100,000.

3. Programs and Mentorship

i4G offers structured programs to guide entrepreneurs through the business creation process: * Founders Lab Program (Pre-Incubator): This is a pre-incubation service designed for very early-stage teams. The primary goal of the Founders Lab is to provide the necessary structure, know-how, and coaching to prepare an analytical business plan within three months of entry. Prerequisites for admission include a realistic, scalable idea, a strong team with complementary skills, and a product or service that represents a unique technology or competitive advantage. * ET Program: This is another structured program offered by the incubator, though specific details may be part of an evolving curriculum. * Workshops & Meetups: Regular events and educational sessions are held to transfer vital know-how, alter the mindset of founders, and instill a "let's do it" mentality, addressing common startup problems such as lack of know-how and partner connections. * Business Services: A suite of general business services is provided to ensure startups can focus on product development, while essential business processes are covered. * Mentorship and Networking: i4G actively connects its portfolio companies to a broad network of experienced mentors, potential clients, and investors, providing tailored guidance and industry insights.

4. International Know-how Transfer and Consulting

• Incubator Establishment and Operation: Utilizing its over 15 years of experience as a successful incubator, i4G offers consulting services to other institutions globally. It transfers its operational know-how to support other incubators and technology parks around the world in their efficient operation or in the establishment of new projects. This has included involvement in international projects such as the establishment of multiple incubators in Turkey, and bringing new incubators in locations like Doha, Qatar, and Innovation Park Muscat (IPM) in Oman, into operational status.

5. Financial Transparency

• Public Financial Reporting: In line with its corporate structure, i4G provides transparency by publishing its annual financial reports and balance sheets on its website, including detailed reports conforming to Greek Accounting Standards (?????).