Capsule T has opened applications for its 9th Acceleration Cycle, offering free support to travel-tech start-ups in the form of mentoring, networking and access to the tourism market.
*By Vicky Karantzavelou
Applications for the 9th Acceleration Cycle of the Capsule T Travel & Hospitality Accelerator have begun, inviting tourism and hospitality start-ups to join the new development and support programme.
Applications for the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels The accelerator will remain open until 25 June 2026.
The programme is aimed at travel-tech start-ups that wish to develop their business through mentoring, workshops, networking, outreach activities and links with the tourism sector.
The 9th Acceleration Cycle focuses exclusively on the development and growth of innovative technology start-ups operating in the tourism and hospitality sector in Greece.
The programme runs for five months, from September 2026 to February 2027, and participation is offered free of charge and at no financial cost to the selected teams.
The programme is aimed at early-stage start-ups offering technological solutions for the hospitality and tourism industry. Particular emphasis is placed on applications relating to sustainability, energy and food conservation, and natural resource management.
The aim of the programme is to provide participating start-ups with access to educational content and activities that will enhance their knowledge, help them develop their business plans, and support the further development of their products and client base.
Through workshops, regular mentoring sessions, networking events and participation in Greek tourism fairs, such as Philoxenia and Xenia, via the Capsule T stand, start-ups will have the opportunity to build relationships with professionals in the tourism industry.
As noted, the aim of Capsule T is to support Greek start-ups that offer innovative applications and solutions for the recovery and transformation of tourism and hospitality in Greece.
With the aim of creating an innovative ecosystem in the tourism industry, the accelerator seeks to offer growth opportunities to start-ups with an international outlook and presence in the field of tourism technology.
Source: traveldailynews.gr