A 24% increase since last year record number of 89 applications received
The application submission for Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs of the Year 2017 in Greece held by Sir Stelios Haji-ioannou, founder of easyJet, of easyGroup and Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, has ended.
For yet another year, the number of applications submitted marked an increase, this time reaching a 24% rise, compared to the 2016 Awards, with a total of 89 applications received from businesses all over Greece which meet the award criteria and specifications. The impressive year-to-year submission increase and the broad scope of the participants’ business activity, validate the firm recognition and importance that the Awards have gained from young entrepreneurs in Greece.
Stelios Haji-ioannou has stated, regarding the Awards:The fact that while Greece goes through a crisis, so many young people dare to start their own business instead of remaining unemployed, is very impressive and hopeful. Well done to them! These people are the ones who will create new jobs and help the country to overcome the crisis.
In 2017, for once more, the Stelios Awards give the opportunity to Greek entrepreneurs to dare, to innovate and stand out in this difficult, financially, period, supporting at the same time their vision and their ambitions.
The selection process, in which Sir Stelios Haji-ioannou participates actively himself, has already begun. The shortlist of the 40 Businesses that have excelled in this process and will attend the actual Award Ceremony which will take place on the 16th of May 2017, will be announced in the following days. During the ceremony, the final 8 winners for 2017 will be announced. This year’s Awards will offer a total of €100.000. The first winner will win the amount of €30.000 and the 7 additional winners will receive €10.000 each.
Overall, until today, a total of 16 businesses have been awarded, 8 of which were announced as winners in 2016. To specify, amongst 67 candidates, a record number until last year, Sun of a Beach was announced as the big winner, receiving the amount of €30.000. Seven additional companies got awarded in the same year, with the amount of €10.000 each. These companies are: Agnotis, Apifon, Glowbox, Isostevia, Mermix, Finest Roots and Sleed.
The 89 candidates for 2017 are listed below:
| COMPANY NAME | PRODUCT NAME /SERVICE | OFFICIAL SITE |
| 9am | Online Apps and Sites creation | www.9amlabs.com/ |
| AETHON | Engineering Consultants | www.aethon.gr |
| Agile Agriculture Technologies | Innovative Agricultural Technologies | www.agileagr.com/ |
| AgriFarm | Production of agricultural products | www.agrifarm.gr |
| AgroKnow | Research and information development on ecological and agricultural issues | www.agroknow.com |
| Alexia Kirmitsi | Design and creation of tailor-made clothing | www.alexiakirmitsi.com |
| ALOE FRESH | Aloe based product creation | www.aloefresh.gr |
| ANNIEP | Clothing products | anniep.gr |
| Asimenia Featham Schools of English | Foreign languages center | www.featham.gr |
| ATHENS INSIDERS | Specialized tourist services | athensinsiders.com/ |
| Avra budget beach hotel | Hotel services | corfu.smallbudgethotels.gr/ |
| AXION BUBBLE | Cleaning Products | www.axion-bubble.gr |
| BEVARTISAN | Production of handmade food and drinks of high nutritional value | bevartisan.com/ |
| BLOODE | Online community of voluntary blood donation | www.bloode.org |
| CHIMERA | Products based on Greek wine | www.chimerasparkling.com |
| CHOUREAL | Pastry shop specializing on profiteroles | www.choureal.gr |
| CITY ANGELS | Creation and distribution of fashion products | www.cityangels-apparel.com |
| CITYCROP | Application for the production of agricultural products | www.citycrop.io/ |
| CLIO MUSE | Application of digital tours | www.cliomuseapp.com |
| COCOON MODULES | Converting containers into temporary leaving spaces | http://www.cocoonmodules.com/ |
| CYCLEFI | Recycling service with privileges | www.cyclefi.com |
| DATAWISE | E_Service Platform for the insurance industry | www.datawise.gr |
| DIGITALWISE | Advertising agency | www.digitalwise.gr |
| Diving Status | Underwater services | divingstatus.gr/ |
| DOGGO | Online application for dog owners | www.doggo.gr/ |
| ELEKTRONIO | Handmade bicycles | www.elektroniowheels.com |
| ELIXIR | Health and beauty center | www.elixir60.gr |
| FERRY CONNECTION | Online service for Ferry Boat Ticket purchasing | www.ferryconnection.com |
| Future Agro Challenge | Initiative for the collaboration amongst pioneers for agricultural production and technology around the world. | www.facagro.com |
| GL METAFORIKI | Transportation, distribution and storage products | www.glmetaforiki.gr |
| Gourmel | Lavender oil | www.gourmelgroup.com/ |
| Greeking.me | Creative travel agency | www.greeking.me |
| Hangovermedia | Advertising agency | www.hangovermedia.gr/ |
| HELLAS SERVICE | Cleaning services | – |
| HOLY | Branding and packaging services | www.holy.gd |
| HOPWAVE | Booking service for see excursions | www.hopwave.com |
| House of Bread | Bakery | www.houseofbread.gr |
| ISOSTEVIA | Products with Stevia sweetener | www.isostevia.gr |
| KALLICHORON | Hotel services | www.kallichoron.gr |
| KIMALE | Innovative fashion products | www.kimale.co |
| KOKU CONCEPT | Fashion and decorative accessories | www.kokuconcept.com |
| LADOLEA | High quality olive oil | www.ladolea.gr |
| LETTER CANDLES | Design and creation of candles | www.letter-candles.com |
| LOMMER DESIGN | Product and accessories design | lommer.design/ |
| MAD DONUTS | Fresh donuts and flavored coffee | |
| Mediavest Internet | News reproduction | www.newsone.gr |
| MELIRA | Special honey varieties | www.melirahoney.gr/gr/ |
| MESSINIAN HUB | Natural Organic products | www.messinianhub.gr/ |
| Mezoura | Create tailor-made men’s clothing | www.mezoura.com/ |
| Mojestik | Premium food for dogs | www.mojestik.gr |
| N.G. MED | Greek medical devices | www.ngmed.com/ |
| NAIDO | Services for Wedding Events | www.naido.wedding |
| NATUEVO | Aloe based natural juices | www.natuevo.gr |
| ORIGINATE | Handmade wood watches | www.originatemykonos.com/ |
| PHEE | Design and create products based on the Posidonia Oceanica plant | www.phee.gr |
| PJM PROJECTUM | Guitar system | – |
| PLOOS DESIGN | Object creation, inspired by Greek history and culture | www.ploosdesign.com/ |
| RAPIDBOUNCE | eBusiness Management | rapidbounce.co/ |
| RASSO | Design and production of work apparel line | WWW.RASSO.GR |
| RAWSOPHY | Products from raw fruits, nuts and vegetables | www.rawsophy.gr/ |
| RELEVANCE | Digital advertising services | www.relevance.gr |
| Rethink | Experiential foreign language center | www.rethinkedu.gr |
| Rho Foods | Natural goods production | www.rhofoods.com/ |
| SALAMINA CYCLING | Technical services and consulting for cycling | – |
| SEA AROUND | The first service to connect boat owners and brokers directly with potential travelers | www.seaaround.com/ |
| SEA YOU SOON | Beach towels | www.seayousoon.gr |
| Semiotik Design | Graphics/Design | www.semiotikdesign.com/ |
| SHEFARI | Online platform for planning trips | www.shefari.com |
| SIBASoft | Development of high-tech products in the field of health | www.sibasoft.gr |
| STAYIA FARM | Production of organic products | www.stayiafarm.com |
| TASTE CONTROL DIABETES | Nutrition programs for people with diabetes | www.tastecontroldiabetes.com |
| THE ARTIANS | Design and production of luxury clothing | WWW.THEARTIANS.COM |
| THE BRAND TEAM | Graphic Design/Brand Design | www.thebrandteam.com |
| THERAPYLAB | Researchers and health professionals center | www.therapylab.gr |
| THINK PLUS | Digital agency | think-plus.gr/ |
| Tracer Car Rentals | Car rental | www.tracercarrentals.com |
| VERVE JUICES | Production of natural products from Greek fruits, vegetables and herbs | www.vervejuices.gr |
| Vessel Bot | Consulting services for the shipping industry | www.vesselbot.com |
| VITABROAD | Service for medical tourism packages in Greece | www.vitabroad.com |
| VYRA.COM | Travel Consultants | vyra.com/ |
| Webexpert | Computing and network services | www.webexpert.gr/ |
| WIFINS | Technology services and solutions for busineses | www.wifins.com |
| WINESHOP.GR | Wine and spirits online store | www.wineshop.gr |
| WISE GREECE | Promotion of top products | www.wisegreece.com |
| Glikaki | Production of traditional recipes | WWW.GLIKAKI.GR |
| Greek Nut | Nut and peanut butter production | www.greeknut.com |
| Kinoume | Dance Studio | www.kinoume.gr |
| Plegma | Services in the field of cultural management, cultural projects, cultural event organization | www.plegma.org/ |
| Radiki | Fruit and vegetables production and selling | www.radiki.com/ |
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