A delegation of US entrepreneurs who participate in the U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Programme made clear at their meeting with Deputy Development and Competitiveness Minister Notis Mitarakis on Wednesday that they intented to support Greek startup businesses.

“Today I met with a group of US investors – set up by the US government – who are looking for opportunities in Greece and specifically in startups. They have been impressed by the Greeks’ potential, the quality, the young people’s studies and their willingness to develop entrepreneurship. They are looking for new ideas and are willing to support them with the necessary funds. We generally see that the climate for the country is still changing. Our country is getting on the investment map” said Mr. Mitarakis after the meeting.

The Deputy Minister met also with Trans Adriatic Pipeline manager for Greece Rikard Skoufias and discussed the progress of the licensing procedure, which is within the time schedule.
The two men also discussed possible ways of maximizing the prospects of Greek companies participating in the project. The Deputy Minister underlined that the construction of the pipeline would create 12,000 jobs in the country and would cost 1.5 billion euros.