OpenAI for Greece (openai.com)

OpenAI has announced a landmark collaboration with the Greek government, the Onassis Foundation, and Endeavor Greece called “OpenAI for Greece,” aiming to embed advanced AI tools like ChatGPT into secondary education and boost the country’s AI-driven startup ecosystem. This initiative will pilot ChatGPT Edu in selected upper-secondary schools this academic year, providing teachers with cutting-edge AI resources, tailored training, and GDPR-compliant security to enhance AI literacy and responsible classroom integration. Greece’s rapid growth in ChatGPT usage—especially among youth under 35—underscores the timely push to leverage AI as a driver of education, innovation, and economic opportunity. Beyond education, OpenAI for Greece launches a dedicated AI Accelerator Program targeting local startups focused on sectors aligned with national priorities, including healthcare, public services, and climate solutions. The accelerator offers technical mentorship, OpenAI credits, workshops on compliance and scaling, and international exposure, helping retain Greece’s abundant STEM talent and foster homegrown innovation. This partnership builds on OpenAI’s global “OpenAI for Countries” initiative, signaling a strategic effort to empower nations with sovereign, scalable AI infrastructure and educational access. By combining world-class AI tools with local expertise, OpenAI for Greece sets a precedent for national AI adoption that balances technical prowess, security, and societal impact.