Empowering Startups to Revolutionize Airport Operations
Turn Your Solution into a Live Pilot
The Digital Gate is a pilot-driven open innovation program in partnership with Athens International Airport, giving selected startups structured access to real operational challenges and live deployment environments.
How it Works
Define the Challenge & Your Solution
Identify a real airport-related challenge and clearly position your solution against it, demonstrating the value it creates for users and operations.
Meet the experts & Align your solution
Present your solution to airport stakeholders, receive targeted feedback, and refine your concept to ensure feasibility and strategic alignment.
Develop a Pilot in a Real Environment
Develop a pilot-ready MVP and test it in live conditions to validate performance, confirm impact, and define the next steps for scaling.
THE ORGANIZERS
A Strategic Collaboration
The Digital Gate is the result of a strategic collaboration between Athens International Airport and ACE that is the Incubator and Technology Transfer Office of Athens University of Economics and Business.
Athens International Airport defines the real operational challenges and provides access to a live testing environment, internal stakeholders, and decision-makers.
ACE designs and manages the program framework, leads the scouting and selection process, and ensures that participating startups move through a structured pathway from solution definition to pilot deployment.
Navigating Operational Challenges
What Selected Teams Gain
Real-World Validation
Test your solution in the operational environment of Athens International Airport and gather real data that proves your value.
Faster Product Maturity
Improve your solution under real operational conditions and move more quickly from prototype to deployable product.
A Strong Reference Case
Collaborate with a leading international airport and strengthen your credibility for future enterprise clients.
Stronger Investment Profile
Demonstrate traction, validation, and enterprise collaboration, key elements that attract investors.
GAINS
Ready to Pilot in a Live Environment?
Athens International Airport is launching the 5th cycle of The Digital Gate, a structured open innovation program designed to move startup solutions from concept to real-world deployment.
If your product can enhance airport operations or elevate the passenger experience, this is your opportunity to validate it under real operational conditions.
Success Stories from Our Innovators
Participating in The Digital Gate program was transformative for our startup. We successfully implemented our AI-driven passenger assistance tool, which now helps thousands of travelers navigate the airport with ease.
Alex Johnson
CEO, TravelTech Innovations
Thanks to The Digital Gate, our predictive maintenance solution is now a key component of airport operations, reducing downtime and enhancing safety across the board.
Maria Lopez
CTO, AeroSafe Solutions
The program provided us with the perfect platform to test and refine our secure data-sharing technology, which is now integral to the airport's data management strategy.
James Carter
Founder, DataGuard Innovations
Join Us in Revolutionizing Airport Operations
Are you ready to turn your innovative solution into a live pilot? Join The Digital Gate and collaborate with industry leaders to address real-world challenges. Apply today and take the first step towards transforming airport operations.