Athens, 6 April, 2026 – With growing international reach and a clear development footprint, the third cycle of EnvolveXL has officially opened its doors to 20 startups from Greece and abroad, strengthening the program’s role as a catalyst for innovation and growth. The EnvolveXL startup acceleration program, the flagship initiative of Envolve Entrepreneurship (https://envolveglobal.org), aims to support startups in achieving investment readiness and connecting them with the international business community.
The companies selected for this year’s cycle operate across Greece, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Switzerland, representing a wide range of sectors such as Healthtech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, HRtech, and more. These startups share a common focus on developing solutions which contribute to the digital and/or sustainable transformation of the economy. These are outward-looking startups aim to scale their operations and grow internationally.
Envolve Entrepreneurship welcomes the following teams to the third cycle of EnvolveXL (in alphabetical order):
- AimaLabs (Healthtech / Biotech) – aimalabs.net
- Apla (B2B / Marketplace) – getapla.com
- Arcdot (Healthtech) – arcdot.ai
- Avra AI (Creative Industry / Mediatech) – useavra.ai
- Bubble Mom (Healthtech) – bubblemom.com
- Cordella (Marketplace / Retail) – http://www.cordella.gr
- Crowdcruit (HRtech) – crowdcruit.com
- FitKit (Fitness / Marketplace) – fitkit.app
- Humanlike AI (HRTech) – tryhumanlike.com
- Joberos (HRTech) – joberos.com
- Kiné Health (Longevity / Healthtech) – kinehealth.co
- MyStudentFlat (Proptech) – mystudentflat.com
- Ovly (Adtech / Personalcare) – ovly.gr
- Pebole (Fintech) – pebole.com
- QUALICIUS (B2B SaaS / Foodtech) – qualicius.com
- Recharge (Energytech / Cleantech) – recharge.gr
- Scoopterra (Analytics) – http://www.scoopterra.com
- SeriousMind (HRtech / Gaming) – seriousmind.app
- VitalPulse (Healthtech) – vitalpulse.me
- Wasty (B2B / Analytics) – wasty.gr
In collaboration with New Agriculture New Generation (https://newagri.org/), the winning team of the Trophy-Trophy Challenge, BlueCrete, will also have the opportunity to participate in the first stage of EnvolveXL (Bootcamp), who will receive substantial support and guidance for their product validation.
The Managing Director of Envolve Entrepreneurship, Alexandros Nousias, stated: “EnvolveXL’s third cycle launches with teams that stood out for their ideas and perseverance. Our mission is to support them by accelerating the achievement of their goals, helping them reach investment readiness, and contributing to the creation of a dynamic business network with a meaningful impact on both the Greek and global economy.”
EnvolveXL aims, over a five-year horizon, to support a total of 100 startups of Greek interest by providing them with the tools, networking, and guidance required for growth. Already, from the first two cycles of EnvolveXL, nine startups have secured funding, confirming the program’s role as a driver of innovative entrepreneurship with international prospects. The program is funded & supported by Libra Philanthropies (https://libraphilanthropies.org).
Assistand Director, Communications at Libra Philanthropies, Eva Soulia, stated: “Innovation has no borders, and the third cycle of EnvolveXL clearly proves it. At Libra Philanthropies, we are proud to support this initiative, equipping emerging entrepreneurs with the tools they need to turn their vision into a sustainable reality. The success of these 20 teams is a success for the entire ecosystem and we remain committed to standing by their side at every step of their journey.”
From the program launch, to the “Founders Arena” on June 16th at Technopolis of the City of Athens
The program officially launched on April 6th, with the kick-off meeting of the third cohort of startups. During the closed event, teams presented their ventures, exchanged views, and were thoroughly briefed on the next steps of the accelerator.
In the coming months, the teams will follow an intensive training and acceleration program,working alongside more than 60 experienced industry experts, with the program culminating on June 16th, at the Founders Arena at the Technopolis City of Athens. At the Founders Arena, EnvolveXL’s flagship event, selected teams will pitch their ventures live to investors and representatives of the innovation ecosystem, aiming to boost their international exposure and secure investment funding.
More information: https://envolveglobal.org/envolveXL
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About Envolve Entrepreneurship
Envolve Entrepreneurship is a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurship, at the forefront of innovation, since its establishment in 2012. It empowers individuals behind business ideas and promotes innovation through an open ecosystem based on collaboration, transparency, and extroversion. Envolve acts as a hub of innovation and knowledge, offering education and skills development, entrepreneurial support, and services in business innovation and digital transformation for a global community.
Through the EnvolveXL program, Envolve cultivates the next generation of entrepreneurs, building on the successful legacy of the Envolve Award Greece. Across its initiatives, Envolve has contributed to the growth of hundreds of businesses in Greece, Europe, and the United States, while also funding 47 companies with more than €6,200,000. These businesses have attracted an additional €330,000,000 from international investors, strengthening job creation and economic growth.
Learn more about Envolve here: https://envolveglobal.org
About Libra Philanthropies
Libra Philanthropies, established in 2023 by the Logothetis family as an independent 501(c)(3) foundation, is dedicated to perpetuating and scaling the legacy of social responsibility initiatives carried out by Libra Group over the past decade. Libra Philanthropies redefines philanthropy by fostering international partnerships, creating innovative programs, and supporting changemakers, to tackle unresolved social needs across the world. Addressing many of the world’s most complex and urgent challenges, our programming has worked with 400 organizations and has impacted more than 26 million people across 183 countries, transforming the trajectory of future generations.
To learn more about Libra Philanthropies, visit www.libraphilanthropies.org