MOPTIL, a leader in immersive cultural tourism technologies, proudly participated as a community partner in the successful Hack2BRIDGE entrepreneurship and innovation competition, which took place on May 16–17, 2025, at the egg – enter•grow•go, in Athens.
The event brought together startups, SMEs, researchers, and creators tackling key challenges in tourism and the cultural and creative industries. Organized by Corallia (Athena RC), egg – enter•grow•go, the Regional Development Fund of Attica, and the Innovation Center of the Attica Region, the competition was held under the auspices of SETE and with the valuable support of Creative Greece.
MOPTIL’s Marketing & Digital Media Manager, Georgia Koutsougera, took the stage with a dynamic workshop presentation titled “The Case of MOPTIL: From Vision to Market”. In her talk, she narrated the company’s journey using the Startup J Curve. An honest and powerful framework that illustrated MOPTIL’s early challenges, breakthrough moments, and path to growth.
“Innovation is never linear,” Georgia said. “We embraced the dip, and that’s where we listened, learned, and aligned our mission with user needs. Our goal has always been clear: to bring history to life and make culture accessible through immersive digital experiences.”
Georgia also served as a mentor throughout the hackathon, offering live guidance to participating teams. Her feedback focused on refining storytelling, crafting compelling value propositions, and communicating not just the “what” but the “why” behind each idea, a crucial component for any team aiming to inspire investors, users, or collaborators. MOPTIL was honored to be among a strong roster of innovation supporters, including the Museum of Cycladic Art, AI&Me, Toulange, and Marketing Greece. The company remains committed to supporting the next generation of startups shaping the future of cultural and sustainable tourism through technology.
We extend our congratulations to the winning teams, Narratologies, Calt, and FameJam, whose ideas showcased creativity, vision, and impact. MOPTIL looks forward to continued collaboration with the ecosystem and to supporting emerging voices that share our mission of making culture meaningful and memorable.
