The Center of Telematics and Applications for Regional Development (Telematics Center) of the Computer Technology Institute and Press (CTI “Diophantus”) organized and implemented the Get Online Week 2012 in Greece, having the telecentre “Information and Support Office for New/Young Entrepreneurs” established at its premises.
The Greek telecentre organized three information events (seminars) in three different cities (Patras, Pyrgos, Arta) having as main target the young entrepreneurs of each area. The goal was to inform them about useful ICT tools (e- business, e-commerce, smart applications for mobile phones in order to advertise their company), as well as basic marketing, project management and communication tips, that any entrepreneur would need during the start-up phase. The tools presented aim to help the new entrepreneurs to enhance their knowledge, to acquire skills and to be more competitive on the market.
With great successy the Center of Telematics and Applications for Regional Development (Telematics Center) of the Computer Technology Institute and Press (CTI “Diophantus”) organized and implemented the Get Online Week 2012 in Greece, having the telecentre “Information and Support Office for New/Young Entrepreneurs” established at its premises.
The Greek telecentre organized three information events (seminars) in three different cities (Patras, Pyrgos, Arta) having as main target the New/Young Entrepreneurs of each area. The goal was to inform them about useful ICT tools (e-business, e-commerce, smart applications for mobile phones in order to advertise their company), as well as basic marketing, project management and communication tips, that any entrepreneur would need during the first steps of his/her company. The tools presented all aim to help the new entrepreneurs to enhance their knowledge, to acquire skills and to be more competitive.
1.460 people clicked the Get Online Week counter in Greece between 26 – 30 March 2012, a very encouraging number regarding the fact that CTI only manage one telecentre.
Overview of the implemented activities:
- City of Pyrgos, Chamber of Commerce
The Telematics Centre organized a seminar in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Helia, in which participated new entrepreneurs of the area, representatives of business associations and members of the Chamber. The attendants welcomed this initiative and were very interested in the presented issues from business & ICT experts (University of Patras, Microsoft) who focused on the presentation of useful ICT tools, e-commerce, CRM & HRM systems and the promotion of business via smart mobile phones. At the end of the workshop, a very constructive dialogue took place between the experts and the audience, who expressed an intense desire for the application of the presented tools as the area of Helia is a very touristic place (Olympia is located near) and many new entrepreneurs are focused on the tourism sector and have a desire to promote their companies and the services in new, innovative ways.
» Download more information about the Augmented Reality Application for Tourist Places presented at the seminar 
Educational Technological institute of Epirus (Department of Arta)
The Telematics Centre organized a second seminar in collaboration with the the Educational Technological Institute of Epirus at the Department of Arta, that was attended by the graduate students of the Department and potential entrepreneurs. Experienced consultants in business administration informed the audience about how they can promote their business idea by using ICT. Specifically, they informed about smart applications and how social media and other ICT tools can be exploited to help start up and expand a business. As the background of the audience was ICT and Telecommunication, they showed a lot of interest as they discovered how they can exploit their knowledge for the beginning of their business.- Center of Telematics and Applications for Regional Development (Patras)
The Get Online Week in Greece closed with the workshop that took place at the Telematics centre itself. The Director, Prof. John Garofalakis, presented to the New/Young Entrepreneurs that participate in the European project Med Technopolis, ICT applications and platforms that have been created by the Computer Technology Institute and Press (CTI “Diophantus”) and aim at enhancing new enterprises of several sectors (tourism, agricultural, energy etc). The young entrepreneurs were also informed about funding tools and funding opportunities that will help them at their first entrepreneurial steps and potentially at the development and expansion of their business. Finally, the young entrepreneurs were informed about how they can create a correct and integrated business plan, an essential tool for the beginning of any business.
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