Why Tech & Marine Giants Are Expanding to Athens, And Why Personalized Expat Support Matters!

Over the past few years, Athens has quietly transformed from a sun-soaked tourist destination into a rising tech and innovation hub of Southeast Europe. Major companies, from Microsoft, AWS, and Pfizer Digital to IT marine integrators and digital shipping services, are increasingly setting up regional offices, tech hubs, and innovation labs across the city.

This shift is not random. It’s strategic.

Why Athens Attracts Global Companies

1. A strategic geographical crossroad

Athens is the ideal bridge between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, perfect for companies serving multiple regions from one base.

2. Competitive operational costs

Office space, salaries, and business expenses remain significantly lower than in most European capitals, without compromising talent quality.

3. Access to high-skilled talent

Greece produces excellent engineers, developers, data professionals, and operations experts with international experience and strong technical skills.

4. The digital transformation of the shipping industry

With Greece leading the global maritime sector, IT marine companies are opening Athens-based hubs to support shipowners and develop next-gen digital solutions.

5. A rapidly growing expat & relocation ecosystem

Hundreds of foreign employees move to Athens every year for tech, engineering, and operations roles, creating demand for real local support.

Yet this is where most companies face their first challenge.

EnterAthens: The Human Advantage Global Companies Need

🔸 What EnterAthens Offers Companies:

1️⃣ Faster and smoother employee onboarding

When employees settle quickly, they perform quickly.
EnterAthens reduces the “adjustment period” by 50–70%.

2️⃣ Personalized 1:1 support

Every expat has a dedicated go-to person for:
• housing
• contracts
• bureaucracy
• daily life questions
• cultural adaptation
• emergencies
No automated systems. No cold instructions. Real human help.

3️⃣ Reduced HR workload and cost

HR teams no longer need to:
• handle rental agreements
• book government appointments
• guide newcomers through banks, healthcare, commuting
• answer dozens of everyday “How do I…?” questions
EnterAthens takes all of it off their hands.

4️⃣ A stronger employer brand & happier employees

Companies that invest in real relocation support stand out.
It becomes a key factor in talent retention, especially in tech.

5️⃣ Tailored services for the IT & Marine sectors

Including:
• housing close to ports or key business hubs
• understanding of maritime paperwork
• smooth relocation for engineers, crew support staff, and tech specialists
• lifestyle, commuting, and neighborhood guidance

Closing Thoughts: Don’t Just Visit, Belong!

Athens is evolving, becoming a true tech and maritime innovation hub.
But success in a new city requires more than office space and equipment.
It requires understanding the people who move here, and supporting them in a way that feels personal, safe, and genuinely welcoming.

This is what EnterAthens does.

We don’t just relocate people to Greece,
We help them truly belong here.