The Entrepreneurial Journey is Back!
3rd ACS ATHENS OPEN
Empowering ACS Athens through Innovation and Creativity
The ACS Athens Open program helps students turn innovative ideas into real products that enhance the school environment, promote sustainability, or foster conscious citizenship. With an initial budget of 2,000 euros and ongoing support from entrepreneurs and experts, students receive guidance through every stage of development, including prototyping, market exploration, and connecting with potential customers, partners, and investors.
“Think Global, Act Local”
Categories
We are specifically looking for ideas that…
Increase campus sustainability
Enhance the learning experience and environment
Advance our conscious citizenship *
Inspiration for thought starters…
Automatic room light controllers
to adjust light colors and brightness across the classroom
A nutrition and food calculator
to help you monitor your meals at school
Automatic irrigation system
for watering the school plants
Fashion wearables
that detect your happiness mood
* A conscious citizen is one who values human life, the relationship with all living things, connecting with a higher purpose, and takes responsibility for transforming skill into action through ethical decision-making to improve life and living on the planet.
Why join
Utilize strategies to transform ideas into startups.
Work with experts and mentors to guide you
Showcase your solution to universities and companies.
Secure investments to grow your idea.
Timeline
February 20 - April 2
Open Call for Ideas
April 25
Finalists Announced (up to 10 ideas will be selected)
May 24 & May 25
Innovation Bootcamp
September 2025 onwards
Incubation of New Ideas
* date(s) to be confirmed
Who can participate?
Any and all ACS Athens students currently in grades 7-10 with a mindset to turn a problem into an opportunity are encouraged to apply. It isn’t about what grades a student gets in class; this is about empowering students passionate about solving a problem and being committed to seeing their idea through with the right tool and mentorship.
Do you need to be tech-savvy to apply?
No, any ACS Athens student currently in grades 7 – 10 can apply.
Can I apply with a friend?
You can apply alone, with a friend, or with a team. We suggest finding a team with members that have different skills to you help your solution come together.
How will the teams be selected?
The selection process will begin with identifying the most innovative and sustainable ideas. The teams selected will then be reviewed by administrators, counselors, and teachers to identify the applicant(s) academic achievements, self-discipline and commitment values.
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