1 Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece.
2 Department of Graphic Design and Visual Communication, University of West Attica, Greece.
3 Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and University of Lausanne.
4 Department of Tourism and Management, University of West Attica, Greece.
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 19(01), 239-245
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2026.19.1.0716
Received on 24 February 2026; revised on 04 April 2026; accepted on 06 April 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation across multiple sectors, including the cultural domain. Contact tracing applications emerged as a critical tool for limiting virus transmission, while simultaneously creating new opportunities for cultural entrepreneurship. This paper examines the functionality and effectiveness of such applications, focusing on “myCov,” and explores their contribution to the management of cultural activities and the development of innovative business models. Through a comprehensive literature review, the study highlights the role of technology as a resilience and innovation tool within the cultural sector.
COVID-19; Contact Tracing; Cultural Entrepreneurship; Digital Innovation; Cultural Tourism
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Fotini Maniou, Maria Papadomanolaki, Ioanna Maniou and Maria Manola. Smart COVID-19 contact tracing application “MyGov” and cultural entrepreneurship in Lesvos. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 19(01), 239-245. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.19.1.0716.






