The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) announced on June 2 the award winners for 2014 who will receive up to €700,000 in funding for the successful implementation of their business venture proposals, as well as business support services and a personal mentor.

The four winners are: Anassa Organics, a new range of premium, herbal teas and infusions; e-satisfaction, the first, independent platform that records e-shoppers’ entire online shopping experience from browsing through ordering to delivery; Open Circle, a web-based community where visionary entrepreneurs present their business concepts and engage with investors who may wish to participate; and RTsafe, designed to optimize the safety and effectiveness of radiotherapy for cancer patients.

 It is noted that this year, the HEA experienced a 67% increase in submitted business ideas. More than 1,000 people registered on the Award’s website resulting in 488 submitted business plans.