Do you have an innovative idea with social and/or environmental impact in Greece that is looking for strategic support and guidance? Look no further! HIGGS offers a transformative Incubator Program, tailored to empower positive social and environmental impact initiatives across the country.
Our Incubator is an opportunity for you and your organization to build skills, access tools, and grow your base of supporters to become more effective and viable. Once you get accepted to our program, you have access to all the tools, training, and one-on-one support available for the Incubator community.
Whether you are starting a non-profit organisation or developing an initiative with a revenue stream business model and a social purpose, the Incubator offers you the tools to design and implement your strategy with a meaningful impact.
At HIGGS, we are committed to propelling your non-profit organization towards greater success and impact.
Incubator is an online 12 months training program for (up to) 6 organizations, that will help you get started and commence your operation. Following a 4 * 2 days intensive Bootcamp, each semester will focus in a different knowledge area. During the first semester you will learn how to create or review your business plan and in the second semester you will develop the fundraising and marketing plan of your organization. Once you graduate, you will have a ready to use strategy plan for the next 3-5 years and a ready fundraising and marketing plan. We also provide networking opportunities and a badge of successful attendance «Incubated by HIGGS».
Now, with a new opportunity for initiatives with an entrepreneurial approach!
From the new cycle, the Incubator expands to include initiatives that:
This new capability reinforces the core mission of the programme without changing its identity: the Incubator remains the programme that empowers social and environmental initiatives with tools, strategy and connectivity, while paving the way for more resilient and sustainable economic models.
Cost-Free Support: Access our expert guidance without any cost – the program is entirely offered free of charge.
Intensive Training:
Winter Bootcamp (November-December)
Intensive training program (4 * 2 days), focused on strategic planning and operation of public benefit organizations.
Spring Bootcamp (April - May)
Second training wave (4 * 2 days), focused on fundraising, sales development and communication strategy.
Customized Workshops: Benefit from training seminars carefully tailored to address the specific needs of Greek nonprofits and social enterprises.
Weekly one-to-one meetings and strategic guidance: Participate in weekly meetings dedicated to crafting compelling business plans.
Expert Advisory: Experience one-to-one sessions with HIGGS' Internal & External Team of Experts, covering crucial areas like Legal issues, Accounting, Marketing & Communications, Facebook/Website, Volunteer Recruitment/Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Network Expansion: Connect with major Greek & international non-profits, funders, and media during our networking events, as well as with other organizations participating in our core Programs fostering potential collaborations for joint fundraising endeavors.
Use of facilities: Avail free access to HIGGS premises, including co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and events facilities that you can use for your organization's activities.
Convenient Online Delivery: We understand the value of your time, which is why the main part of our Ιncubator Program is conducted online, allowing for flexible participation from anywhere.
Badge for successful completion: “Incubated by HIGGS” logo to use on your website and materials.
Additional promotional opportunities: We highlight your work through HIGGS’ social media and E-magazine.
New Themes & Entrepreneurial Approach
Two-day Social Entrepreneurship Workshop: Mandatory participation in training that highlights the specificities and challenges of social entrepreneurship.
Steward-led Governance System: Special workshop in cooperation with Stewards Greece on the legal, economic and organisational dimension of the steward ownership model.
Participation in the NBG Business Seeds Bootcamp of the National Bank of Greece:
Access to educational tools linking social impact with business development, in collaboration with PwC.
Pitching & Business Development: Pitching seminar, coordinated actions to create a business plan and sales plan every 2 weeks.
Support with a donation of up to 10.000€: Selected organisations receive support for their first steps.
Networking activities in Philanthropy 2.0: Screening at the annual HIGGS conference with the participation of donors and ecosystem actors.
HIGGS Donors Speed Dating: Connecting with social impact investors through targeted presentations.
Participation in an international conference (e.g. Impact Week): Opportunity to connect with impact investors and stakeholders from the European and global scene.
Application Period for the 10th round of 11th Incubator Cycle: September 2025
Kick-off the 11th cycle: November 2025
Donors of the Incubator program are the Ioannis S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation and Raycap. The 11th Incubator cycle is supported by the Helidoni Foundation.
For more information and to meet our team, reach out to us at info@higgs3.org. We are eager to welcome your organization to the HIGGS family, where we help you transform your vision into meaningful impact!
