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Global Esports Federation anchors Innovation & Research Center in Athens

  • Writer: Gabriel Chan
    Gabriel Chan
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Athens Innovation & Research Center will amplify community impact, driving education, empowerment, and digital opportunity


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The Global Esports Federation has launched its Innovation & Research Center (IRC) in Athens, Greece, in collaboration with Socialinnov, a non-profit organization dedicated to digital empowerment and social entrepreneurship.


The GEF Innovation & Research Centers are envisioned as collaborative spaces where technology, creativity, and innovation converge to unlock human potential in the digital era. They will anchor forward-looking programs that connect esports with education, wellness, and opportunities in adjacent industries.

 

The Athens IRC anchors this global network, strengthening local ecosystems, enabling cooperation across regions, and expanding opportunities in esports, gaming, technology, and entertainment.

 

L-R: Filippos Zakopoulos, Managing Partner, Found.ation; Pablo Mostrous, Director of Products & Services, Found.ation; Konstantinos Politis, Member of the Board, Socialinnov; Stella Psarrou, Director, Socialinnov; Thanos Karagrounas, Chief Impact Officer, Global Esports Federation
L-R: Filippos Zakopoulos, Managing Partner, Found.ation; Pablo Mostrous, Director of Products & Services, Found.ation; Konstantinos Politis, Member of the Board, Socialinnov; Stella Psarrou, Director, Socialinnov; Thanos Karagrounas, Chief Impact Officer, Global Esports Federation

Thanos Karagrounas, GEF Chief Impact Officer, said, “The launch of our Innovation & Research Center in Athens is a milestone in the GEF’s journey to shape an inclusive and impactful future for esports. By combining Socialinnov’s deep expertise in digital empowerment with the GEF’s international network, we will unlock new opportunities for innovation, education, and investment – with people at the center of everything we do.”

 

“We are proud to partner with the Global Esports Federation to bring the GEF Innovation & Research Center to Athens. This collaboration reflects our mission to empower individuals and communities with the skills and tools needed to thrive in the digital age. Together, we will cultivate new pathways for youth, educators, and entrepreneurs to engage with technology, esports, and innovation on a global scale,” said Stella Psarrou, Director, Socialinnov.


Leveraging Greece’s growing digital ecosystem and Socialinnov’s expertise in education, youth empowerment, and SME support, the Athens IRC will serve as a platform to develop strategies, programs, and investment opportunities focused on responsible gaming, holistic wellness, and sustainable career pathways in esports and beyond.

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