Postgraduate Programme – E-Government
Information and communications technology (ICT) offers a vast potential for the improvement of how public services work, reduction of their cost, better quality of service offered to the public and society in general, design and implementation of better and more effective public policies, and closer, transparent contact and collaboration between the government and the public.
Digital Innovation and Startup Entrepreneurship
The objective of the joint MSc in Digital Innovation and Startup Entrepreneurship is to provide specialized training in startup firms management through both theoretical and applied topics in contemporary e-commerce: digital marketing techniques and strategies, business models, the role of information systems in modern businesses, digital startups and digital services. The graduates of the joint
The Digital Government Research Centre
Brings together research organisations, public administration and industry, designing and showcasing new models and tools for public governance at all levels. Supports the implementation of modern approaches and methodologies for governance at local, national and international level. Offers in Greek society access to more than 100 qualified employees – researchers from Greece and abroad, able
Samos Summit & OpenGov Summer School
Organised every summer, is a world-wide high level meeting on ICT issues that are important for the society. Bringing together high caliber scientists, industry executives and policy makers. 5 days of workshops, technology transfer and discussion on new research challenges in conjunction with the International Open Government Summer School Topics so far: Governance and Policy
AEGEAN STARTUPS
A nation-wide competition for startups leveraging on Aegean offerings (tourism, agriculture and food products, culture, maritime environment). A network including more than 100 business mentors and incubators. Industry and venture capitals povide seed financing and prizes. Find more informations: www.aegean-startups.gr
WeGov Awards
A nation-wide students competition for innovative ideas and applications in electronic governance. Teams frommore than 15 universities take part each year. ICT Companies provide the prizes (typically at the range of 2000 EUR). Find more informations: wegov.blogspot.gr
Digital Centre for Samians Abroad
Joint action with the Municipality of Samos for bringing together Samian emigrants that live in Greece and abroad. Development of a standard website designed to implement innovative action plans and services for linking Samians around the world with the society and the daily life of the island of Samos. An international good practice for interconnection,