COVID-19 Related Start-up Competitions and Hackathons Best Practice and Development of Dissemination Platform
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Ημερομηνία
2024-06-20
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Evangelou, Nikolaos
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This dissertation conducts a comprehensive examination of startup competitions and hackathons during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specific focus on Greece. It intricately explores the use and effectiveness of various dissemination platforms utilized during this period, and the innovative practices that emerged in response to the pandemic. The research aims to document and analyze the profound impacts these initiatives had on the entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting the creative solutions that surfaced to promote entrepreneurship and innovation amidst unprecedented challenges. A significant part of the study is dedicated to understanding how these platforms and competitions facilitated economic recovery and social cohesion, particularly through fostering collaborative networks and leveraging new technologies. The dissertation presents detailed case studies of organized and completed hackathon projects in Greece, offering insights into their goals, organization, outcomes, and overall effectiveness. The findings emphasize the need for continuous development and optimization of these platforms, not only to bolster entrepreneurial activities but also to ensure a resilient and sustainable economic recovery in a post-pandemic world. Key Introduction to the Topic: This dissertation delves into the analysis of startup competitions and hackathons conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the exploration of the dissemination platforms utilized, and the best practices developed, it aims to document the impacts of the pandemic on the entrepreneurial landscape and the alternative solutions that emerged for promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. Key Purpose of the Research: The purpose of the research is to analyze the effectiveness of dissemination platforms and startup competitions during the pandemic, and to provide recommendations for optimizing future initiatives. Additionally, it aims to investigate how such platforms and competitions can contribute to economic recovery and the promotion of social solidarity. Page 11 of 107 Key Findings and Conclusions: The principal findings of this research endeavor to focus and investigate how start-up competitions and hackathons could serve as significant means for encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation during the pandemic. Additionally, the research examines how the utilization of new technologies and dissemination platforms provides the opportunity for collaboration among various entities, and how this collaboration can enhance the competitiveness and resilience of businesses in a crisis environment. Through the conclusions of the research, the necessity for further development and optimization of these platforms is underlined, aiming to bolster entrepreneurial activity and ensure a sustainable economic recovery in the future.
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Start-up competitions, Hackathons, Dissemination platform