Meet the startups, speakers, and investors joining the Founders Arena 2026
Athens, June 9, 2026 – Investors, founders, and members of the startup ecosystem will gather at the Founders Arena (www.envolveglobal.org/founders-arena) on June 16th at 18:00, at the Technopolis City of Athens. The annual Envolve Entrepreneurship gathering is an evening dedicated to entrepreneurship and the startups shaping the future of innovation.
The Founders Arena will welcome 16 startups participating in EnvolveXL, Envolve’s flagship business acceleration program. Startup founders will take the stage at the “Miltiadis Evert” Auditorium to present their ventures, vision, and growth plans live in the presence of investors, business leaders, and members of the startup ecosystem. The event will create new opportunities for networking, collaboration, and investment. Participation is free and open to the public, with a limited number of seats.
Complete your registration online at the following link: https://conferience.com/eventPage/envolveXL
As part of the event, Christos Dimas, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, will participate in a discussion with Alexandros Nousias, Managing Director of Envolve Entrepreneurship, on the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable regional development and the creation of new opportunities for the Greek economy.
The event will also host discussions and panels from representatives of the broader innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, including Rosanna Mortoglou, CEO of Libra Philanthropies, as well as Thomas Bountouridis, Founder & CEO of Honestli, Ismini Drosoforidi, Chief of Staff at Puberry, Laura Benzonana, Chief Operating Officer & Global Ambassador at Health4Crew, and Evelina Mavrides, Founder & CEO of CLEAN i.T., all of whom participated in previous EnvolveXL cohorts.
The 16 startups presenting live at the Founders Arena 2026 are:
- AimaLabs – https://aimalabs.net – Healthtech / Biotech
- Apla – https://getapla.com – B2B / Marketplace
- Arcdot – https://arcdot.ai – Healthtech
- Avra AI – https://useavra.ai – Creative Industry / Mediatech
- Bubble Mom – https://www.bubblemom.com – Healthtech
- Cordella – https://www.cordella.gr – Marketplace / Retail
- FitKit – https://fitkit.app – Fitness / Marketplace
- Joberos – https://joberos.com – HRtech
- Kiné Health – https://kinehealth.co – Longevity / Healthtech
- MyStudentFlat – https://mystudentflat.com – Proptech
- Ovly – https://ovly.gr – Adtech / Personalcare
- Pebole – https://pebole.com – Fintech
- Recharge – https://www.recharge.gr – Energytech / Cleantech
- Scoopterra – https://scoopterra.com – Analytics
- SeriousMind – https://www.seriousmind.app – HRtech / Gaming
- VitalPulse – https://www.vitalpulse.me – Healthtech
At the Founders Arena, the judging committee is composed of leading figures from the startup investment community, who will evaluate the startups’ presentations and investment potential. The panel includes representatives from Venture Friends, Metavallon VC, Investing For Purpose, NBG Business Seeds, Sporos Platform, Skybound VC, Theti Club, HEBAN, and Helidoni Group, as well as angel investors and members of the broader investment ecosystem.
The Founders Arena program includes startup pitches, keynote talks, and discussions focused on investment, startup growth, and the future of innovation. A networking reception will follow the conclusion of the program.
The Founders Arena is the annual gathering point of the EnvolveXL community, showcasing startups with international potential, innovative ideas, and solutions with real impact.
Participation is open to the public upon registration.
For more information on the full program and registration: https://conferience.com/eventPage/envolveXL26
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About Envolve Entrepreneurship
Envolve Entrepreneurship is a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurship, at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 2012. It empowers individuals behind business ideas and promotes innovation through an open ecosystem based on collaboration, transparency, and outward-thinking. 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