Welcome to the 14th International School on Digital Innovation and Startup Entrepreneurship—DigiBus2026!

The 14th International Summer School on Digital Innovation and Startup Entrepreneurship—DigiBus2026—is designed to introduce attendees to the world of start-ups and multi-channel marketing and provide them with the advanced technical skills needed to identify, engage, and develop relationships with customers in a digital environment.

Organized by the University of the Aegean, Department of Information & Communication Systems Engineering, 13–18 July 2026, it is taking place on the beautiful island of Samos, Greece.

DigiBus2026 is targeting digital entrepreneurs and marketers who want to improve their skills and be informed about state-of-the-art practices. You will be able to meet professionals willing to share their knowledge and experience.

Participants will learn how to develop digital “painkillers” and at the same time increase their online business visibility and conversion rates, thanks to modern growth-hacking marketing strategies.

Important Information for Participants Applying for Financial Support

The University of the Aegean, as a partner of the European project AI4Gov-X, offers eligible participants of the DigiBus2026 Summer School the opportunity to apply for financial support through the AI4Gov-X Cascade Funding Scheme under Objective 1. The funding scheme aims to reduce financial barriers to participation in approved AI4Gov-X extracurricular activities by reimbursing part of the eligible participation costs, including registration fees, travel, and accommodation expenses, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the official Call.

Participants interested in applying to the AI4Gov-X Cascade Funding Scheme under Objective 1 are kindly requested to contact Dr. Zoi Lachana at zlachana@aegean.gr. Applicants are kindly requested to carefully follow the application process mentioned on the link.

DigiBus2026 ECTS Acknowledgement (3 ECTS credits)

Upon successful completion of the course (1 week of lectures) and completion of an essay for a digital start-up, participants will receive a certification honoring 3 ECTS points. Certification of 3 ECTS will be awarded only to those participants that will choose to conduct an essay back home (not mandatory). However, all participants will receive a certification of attendance.