The invitation concerns small and medium-sized enterprises that wish to join the 7th cycle of OPAP Forward and can submit their applications electronically through the Corporate Responsibility website of OPAP.
It should be noted that OPAP Forward started in 2016 and has helped 81 small and medium sized enterprises so far from all over Greece to improve their financial performance and enhance their human resources. More specifically, with the support of OPAP and Endeavor Greece, the participating companies have created 3,067 new direct jobs in total, while supporting 24,023 new indirect jobs, through partnerships that have been developed. At the same time, they have increased their turnover by a total of 551 million euros, recording an average percentage increase in turnover of 50% during their participation in the program.
Development tool for small and medium-sized enterprises
According to OPAP, the program supports dynamic, small and medium-sized companies that want to grow, increase their productivity, turnover and create new jobs. Companies gain access to a network of people and tools that help them expand their business activities, innovate and change their industry, after overcoming any obstacles and difficulties they may face.
More specifically, the OPAP Forward program, which is implemented in collaboration with the international non-profit organization Endeavor Greece, provides participating companies with comprehensive guidance through a network of successful entrepreneurs and high-ranking market executives.
At the same time, it enables them to participate in training seminars in areas such as strategy, financial and human resource management, marketing, sales and communication.
In addition, as part of the program, companies gain access to financial tools, acquire the possibility to expand into international markets, while they also take part in networking activities both with the other participants and with other entrepreneurs from Greece and abroad.
