{"id":5705,"date":"2026-05-15T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=5705"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:39:00","slug":"allwyn-hellas-celebrated-the-10-years-of-the-forward-programme-with-100-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=5705","title":{"rendered":"Allwyn Hellas celebrated the 10 years of the Forward programme with 100 companies"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the Forward Awards 2026 event, Allwyn Hellas welcomed 19 new companies to the largest entrepreneurship program in the country and honored companies that stood out.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Keynote speaker Mr. John Josephakis, Global VP of HPC \/ AI \/ Supercomputing at NVIDIA<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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A night dedicated to growth and innovation was organised by Allwyn Hellas, marking the 10th anniversary of the Forward programme. At this year’s Forward Awards, companies already participating in the programme were honoured for their performance in various categories. At the same time, the 19 new companies joining the Forward ecosystem were announced, which reached the milestone of 100 companies. <\/p>\n

Over the course of these 10 years, the Forward program, which is implemented in partnership with Endeavor Greece, has evolved into the largest entrepreneurship initiative in Greece. By supporting the efforts of dynamic SMEs to grow, evolve and create value, Forward has already left a strong footprint on the Greek economy and society. <\/p>\n

Specifically, since 2016, businesses in the programme have created 3,961 direct jobs, while indirectly supporting 27,453 jobs through their market partnerships. Their turnover has also been boosted by more than \u20ac684 million. <\/p>\n

The vision of the next day, the 19 start-ups and the Forward’s ecosystem of 100 companies<\/b><\/p>\n

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Talking about the philosophy and ambitions of the project, President and CEO of Allwyn Hellas, Mr. Jan Karas, <\/b>commented: “Forward is a true success story. Ten years, 100 companies, a common vision: To take the Greek market even further ahead. Tonight, we can confidently say: ‘Yes, we have achieved a lot’! But the best thing is that the best is ahead! The next day will be even stronger! Today, we are “writing” our future. A digital future with digital intelligence at the forefront and customers always at the centre… And this is exactly where Forward makes a difference…”<\/p>\n

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For his part, And Deputy CEO of Allwyn Hellas, Mr. Odysseas Christoforou<\/b>, said: “Forward is a benchmark for entrepreneurship in Greece and its numbers speak for themselves… But Forward is not just numbers! It’s the stories of companies that go to the next level… So it is with great pleasure that we welcome 19 new companies to the programme. Next to us they will find a supportive environment, with people who have already taken similar steps and can share experiences… And this is ensured by the large ecosystem of 100 Forward companies.”<\/p>\n

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The President of Endeavor Greece, Ms. Kostanja Smpokou-Konstantakopoulou<\/b>, noted: “For 10 years, the Forward program has been actively supporting innovation, growth and job creation. At a time of great change around us, Forward is a catalyst, essentially supporting 100 Greek SMEs that are growing rapidly. We’ve built a community that grows in numbers and quality every year – and that’s amazing. Together with Allwyn, we continue to invest in a new generation of entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the Greek economy.”<\/p>\n

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The 19 new businesses joining Forward <\/b>come from a wide range of industries and various regions of Greece. This highlights the multi-level impact and national character of the programme. They are Access Fashion, Alterra, Ask2Travel, Attrativo, Design Pergola, Energiers, Ma Cherie, Mytilos, Nef Nef, Ouzo Plomari, Petrou Nuts, Rezos Brands, Rodoula, Sun of a Beach, Survey Digital Photovoltaics, TLT, Trikalinos Bottarga, Vassaltis Vineyards and Zeo Bakery. <\/p>\n

Highlights of the evening and the companies that stood out at the Forward Awards<\/b><\/h3>\n

The main themes of the Forward Awards 2026 were the concepts of evolution, innovation and growth. In this context, the event also provided a platform for dialogue around issues that are of great concern to modern and growing businesses. <\/p>\n

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In this context, of particular interest was the fireside chat by Mr. Panagiotis<\/b> Karabinis, Managing Director of Endeavor Greece<\/b>, with the keynote speaker of the evening, Mr. John Josephakis, Global VP of HPC \/ AI \/ Supercomputing at NVIDIA<\/b>. The discussion highlighted the role of AI as a catalyst for the growth and competitiveness of SMEs, highlighting the new opportunities created for organizations of all sizes.<\/p>\n

A special highlight of the event was the awards ceremony for Forward companies that have distinguished themselves for their performance in critical areas that the initiative focuses on. Special awards were also given to executives who have made significant contributions to the program.<\/p>\n

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As part of the Forward Awards 2026, the following were honored:<\/p>\n

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  • for Business Excellence<\/b>, Mailo’s The Pasta Project<\/li>\n
  • for Creating New Jobs<\/b>, Vezyroglou Farm<\/li>\n
  • for Top Economic Growth<\/b>, Mailo’s The Pasta Project<\/li>\n
  • for Top Export Business<\/b>, Ari Foods<\/li>\n
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  • for Active Participation in the Programme<\/b>, Pharm24<\/li>\n
  • for Project Contribution<\/b>, Mediterra<\/li>\n
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  • for Top Mentor<\/b>, Miltiadis Kornaros, Investor\/Strategic Advisor at Orbis Advisors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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