The project “GAZELLE: orGAnizing accELaration for high-potential innovative SMEs” was officially launched on July, 18-19th 2019 in Athens. Representatives of all six partner organizations attended the kick-off meeting hosted by the consortium’s leader Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The participants were welcomed by Mrs. Eleni Foti, Director of International Commercial Relations and Head of the project.
The intense programme of one-and-a-half days included diverse presentations and discussions. First, the partners had the opportunity to get to know more about the activities and the context, in which each of them operates. After a brief outline of the project by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens acting as а Partner in the project, the participants were encouraged by to exchange on the macroeconomic parameters in their countries and share initial thoughts on the GAZELLE’s goals. As the project was conceptualized already in 2016, the update among partners allowed them to get an insight into the current situation. Afterwards, the meeting went on to deal with some technical issues concerning the management of the planned activities.
The main moments of this first partners meeting were the acquaintance of the partners between them, their presentation and determination of their responsibilities and activities in the project operation.
All work packages and their separate deliverables were explained with a stronger focus on some activities of analyzing the state of technology transfer and business angel markets were forthcoming.
