Welcome
to Proxenia.

The accelerator for hospitality innovation.

Founders Mentors Corporate Partners

Founders

Validate ideas. Build traction. Scale faster.

Start Your Founder's Journey

Mentors

Guide the next wave of hospitality ventures.

Join the Mentor Network

Corporate Partners

Pilot solutions. Support innovation. Drive impact.

Become a Strategic Partner

The accelerator built for hospitality innovation

Built on trust. Powered by real‑world operators. Designed to move fast.

  • Curated for Hospitality‑Tech

    • No one‑size‑fits‑all playbook—every module, mentor and pilot is tailored to service, F&B, lodging and events.

  • Mentors Who’ve Been There

    • Work alongside hoteliers, restaurant CEOs and event veterans who’ve built and scaled businesses on the front lines.

  • Real‑World Pilots

    • Validate and refine your MVP with hospitality partners—getting feedback in live settings, not just in theory.
Start Your Founder's Journey

Who Is Proxenia For?

Stakeholders aligned with real‑world hospitality innovation

Founders

Validate your idea, build traction, and grow with strategic momentum.

Mentors

Share your expertise, guide founders, and shape the future of hospitality‑tech.

Partners

Pilot new solutions, support innovation, and connect with agile startups.

The Founder's Journey

Each tier is a milestone — built for real traction, not theory.

Don’t let uncertainty stall your vision. Select the tier that fits your stage—idea, validation, traction or scale—and unlock exactly what you need: targeted coursework, operator mentors, live pilot opportunities and clear capital pathways. Proxenia meets you where you are and moves you forward, one milestone at a time.

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Tier 1

Foundation and Ideation

"I have an idea, but don’t know where to start."

  • Clarity, confidence, and early validation
  • Self-paced video series
  • Optional coaching
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Tier 2

Development and Validation

"I need to build and test something real."

  • MVP live and in users’ hands
  • 8-week live accelerator
  • Sprints, mentors, and Demo Day
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Tier 3

Traction and Funding

"I’ve got early traction—what now?"

  • Revenue growth + capital readiness
  • 12-week intensive
  • Pitch, fundraising, GTM strategy
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Tier 4

Scaling and Sustainability

"I need serious partners to scale."

  • Pilots, capital partners, and advisory support
  • Venture Studio
    (invite-only)
  • Embedded co-building + capital access
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Mentors & Advisors

Our mentors are proven founders, operators, and executives from across the hospitality and tech landscape. Each Proxenos is selected for their insight, their scars, and their commitment to the next generation. They guide, teach, and open doors.

Mentor in Residence

Entrepreneur Mentor in Residence

Our Mentor in Residence is your dedicated guide—providing tailored feedback, technical insights and strategic introductions to help you validate ideas, refine your MVP and secure your first pilots. Think of this role as an on‑demand advisor embedded in every step of your journey.

Learn more about our Mentor Network

Proxenia collaborates with universities, corporations, and local leaders who believe in the power of founder-driven innovation. These partners don’t just fund ideas — they help shape the future of hospitality-tech through active engagement and strategic alignment.

Strategic Engagement, Real Impact

From academic partnerships and innovation pilots to sponsorships and community collaboration, our partners play a vital role in empowering startups to thrive in the hospitality ecosystem.

We Thank Our Sponsors and Partners

Explore Partnership Opportunities

What Next?

Ready to Transform Your Vision?

Take the next step toward reshaping the hospitality industry. Apply now to join Proxenia Accelerators and access the resources you need for sustainable growth.

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