How it Works

In the first phase, you submit your application in response to specific challenge areas defined by Athens International Airport.
You are expected to clearly describe the challenge you address, the problem you solve, and the current maturity level of your solution. This includes outlining your technology, target users, implementation approach, and the measurable value you aim to create within the airport environment.
Following a structured evaluation process, selected high-potential teams are invited to move forward.

In this phase, you work closely with airport executives and operational experts to improve and refine your solution.
Through structured meetings and focused feedback, you review your approach, make necessary adjustments, and clarify how your solution will be implemented in the airport environment.
The goal is to ensure that your solution is practical, scalable, and aligned with operational needs.
By the end of this phase, you present an updated solution and a clear plan for pilot implementation.

In the final phase, you build and implement a pilot-ready MVP within the live operational environment of the airport.
Together with airport stakeholders, you define how the solution will be deployed, what success looks like, and how results will be measured. You then run the pilot under real conditions to test performance, usability, and overall impact.
Selected teams receive financial support to enable the development and implementation of their MVP during this phase.
Throughout the pilot, you collect data, gather feedback, and assess how your solution can scale or integrate into regular airport operations.
The phase concludes with a presentation of your pilot results and a discussion of possible next steps for continued collaboration or broader deployment.