Bridging philanthropy and purpose-driven entrepreneurship for a sustainable future.

We're excited to continue our support for AFI - Action Finance Initiative, Greece's first non-banking microfinance institution, in its mission to combat financial and social exclusion by providing micro-loans and free business advice to unemployed individuals and small businesses. With Helidoni Foundation's renewed grant, AFI will strengthen its business development services, run new marketing campaigns, and invest in IT support and European partnerships.

"Access to finance and practical business support can make a meaningful difference for people who want to build or strengthen their own business. We are pleased to support AFI’s work in creating these opportunities for entrepreneurs in Greece." - Alexis Zitrides, Managing Director of Helidoni Foundation.

Together, we're building a more inclusive and resilient future for entrepreneurship in Greece.

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We're proud to support "Astylab Founders" - an incubation program empowering Greece's next generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs building steward-ownership ventures.

With support from the Helidoni Foundation, Astylab is running the 2026 Cohort of Astylab Founders - an 8-week program selecting up to 10 founders at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, equipping them with mentorship, resources and peer support to build ventures aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By combining hands-on mentorship, community-building and long-term programming, the initiative contributes to establishing Astylab Founders as a recurring cycle - and Astylab as a reference point for purpose-driven entrepreneurship in Greece.

"The strongest ideas are built with community, not just for it - and there's no better place to be than at the very start of a founder's journey." - Alexis Zitrides, Managing Director, Helidoni Foundation

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Helidoni Group & Foundation participated in the Panathēnea Festival 2026, one of the most important international events for technology, entrepreneurship, and culture in Greece, which attracted more than 12,000 participants from around the world.

As part of the festival, the Helidoni Group organized a panel discussion titled “Building Businesses That Build Better Cities,” featuring Alexis Zitrides (Helidoni Group), Christos Poriou (OpenCouncil), and Adam Markakis (Astylab), focusing on the role of social enterprises, civic-tech initiatives, and urban innovation in creating more sustainable and resilient cities.

At the same time, the Helidoni Foundation hosted the event “The Future of Business: Building Companies to Last,” dedicated to how businesses can maintain their values, purpose, and independence over time, while ensuring their long-term sustainability and growth. The event was attended by representatives from the Purpose Foundation, Ten Million Hands, Voys, Wise Greece, and OpenCouncil.

In addition, executives from companies in the Helidoni Group’s portfolio actively participated in panel discussions and side events at the festival, contributing to discussions on innovation, energy, and technology.

“The Panathēnea Festival serves as an important platform for exchanging ideas and fostering partnerships around issues that shape the future of business and society. We are particularly pleased to be participating, both through our own initiatives and through the companies in our portfolio,” said Alexis Zitrides, Managing Director of Helidoni Group & Foundation.

The participation of the Helidoni Group and the Helidoni Foundation in the Panathēnea Festival reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, responsible entrepreneurship, and creating a positive social impact.

We’re proud to support Paths of Greece and the continued development of the “Greek Islands Trail” - an ambitious long-distance hiking route connecting the Cyclades through sustainable tourism, cultural heritage and outdoor exploration.

For more than a decade, Paths of Greece has worked to preserve and restore Greece’s historic footpaths, collaborating with local communities and municipalities to transform traditional trails into sustainable tourism assets that strengthen local economies while protecting the environment.

With support from the Helidoni Foundation, the organization is now implementing a visibility and accessibility initiative across seven Cycladic islands through the installation of high-quality informational signage designed to improve orientation and visitor experience along the trail network.

The initiative also includes community hiking events that will bring together residents and visitors to experience the trails firsthand while promoting environmental awareness, local engagement and the cultural value of the Cycladic landscape.

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