Driving Digital Transformation: European Network of Innovation Hubs

European Digital Innovation Hubs Network Driving the EU s digital transformation

Greece EDIH SoE 3 4/7 *EDIHs 7 Members 3/7 **SoEs 7 5 20 Sectors EDIHs in Greece 1 6 2 Actively advancements healthcare, life sciences, and public administration. contribute to in Focus on sectors such as energy, aeronautics, and maritime, innovation developing technologies to address challenges industries. Excel in sectors such as agricultural biotechnology, education, and environmental technologies, demonstrating commitment innovation. driving by advanced 4 a in these to digital *European Digital Innovation Hubs **Seal of Excellence (SoE) *Funded under Digital Europe Programme

Network overview: 7 members 4 EDIHs DigiAgriFood GR digiGOV-innoHUB SmartAttica-AtHeNAI smartHEALTH

Network overview: 7 members 3 SoEs EasyHPC HEALTH HUB SYNERGiNN EDIH

18 Technologies Services Stand cutting-edge solutions across various sectors. out for technology transfer, delivering Leverage support, and cloud services. high-performance computing, AI and decision Contribute significantly to innovation, particularly in prototyping and regional development, bridging the gap between research and practical implementation. Lead in AI and decision support, cybersecurity, and high- performance computing. Emphasise ecosystem building, knowledge transfer, and SME support. Prioritise cybersecurity, AI and decision support, and robotics, ensuring secure digital ecosystems. european-digital-innovation-hubs.ec.europa.eu

Success stories Greek scale-up revolutionises radiation detection with IoT innovation Challenges Service type EDIH Test before invest The (internet of things) IoT-based monitoring platform for the patented dosimeter, designed for real-time radiation monitoring and alerts, lacked compliance with health IT standards. smartHEALTH experts assessed the platform, conducted interviews, and provided a detailed report with compliance checks and development proposals. Technologies CUSTOMER Solutions Cloud services, cybersecurity HERADO Website Small-sized enterprise with 10-49 employees. smartHEALTH experts from FORTH/CeHA, with their health sector software expertise, addressed HERADO's IT platform challenges by evaluating it across three key areas: scalability, portability and performance; compatibility and interoperability; privacy; smartHEALTH experts recommended developing a new, modular platform with a 3-Tier architecture for future growth and advised pursuing key ISO certifications. Their guidance validates the current system and outlines a plan for secure, scalable expansion. security and Sectors Healthcare, security, space

Success stories Greek scale-up revolutionises radiation detection with IoT innovation Results and benefits Thanks to smartHealth EDIH the SME achieved: Development of concept proof The company has a proof of concept verifying the platform's smooth and effective operation, which is convincing for users and investors. strict interoperability, and cybersecurity, which led smartHEALTH experts to assess the IT platform in three main categories: 1. scalability, portability performance: examined, of those successful and two require changes in the future; 2. compatibility and interoperability: 10 parameters examined, of those nine were successful requires changes in the future; 3. security and privacy: 24 parameters examined; all were successful. requirements for privacy, Future development of the platform Identification of new feature development opportunities, like using AI to improve report generation and automatically flagging good or bad practices in radiation source management. and nine parameters seven Funding benefits The EDIH services, worth 14,100, were fully covered by the European Commission and the Greek State. were Image of the patented dosimeter for real- time radiation monitoring and alerts Lessons learnt and one SMEs should stay informed about their system security and technologies, and keep up to date on industry developments. Identified risks must always be considered when assessing new technologies to be used.

Good practices Natural disasters resilience masterplan Technologies EDIH Cloud services Challenges Greece faces increasing natural disasters due to climate change, including wildfires, floods, and heatwaves, severely impacting regions like Thessaly, Evros, and Attica. The country's aging infrastructure, inadequate emergency response systems, and limited early warning capabilities have left communities vulnerable. The economic and social consequences are significant, with loss of homes, destruction of agricultural land, and stalled recovery efforts. To strengthen resilience, the Greek network of EDIHs collaborated to harness digital innovation for disaster prevention, crisis management, and recovery. Solutions Needs mapping and task force formation: identified key tools, services, and infrastructures for each disaster phase and assembled a multidisciplinary task force of public/private experts. Project outline development: created a structured resilience masterplan, defining actions, stakeholders, and digital tools for improving disaster response. Detailed project definitions: finalised specific initiatives and digital solutions tailored to regional needs for communication, awareness, and emergency coordination.

Good practices Natural disasters resilience masterplan Lessons learnt Results and benefits Enhanced crisis management capabilities The masterplan established a coordinated approach for disaster prevention, response, and recovery, enabling better decision- making and resource allocation. Accelerated digital transformation in disaster management The initiative introduced interoperable digital tools and predictive analytics, improving disaster response efficiency. Define objectives early: setting clear goals from the start ensures alignment and better collaboration among stakeholders. Leverage involving experts from multiple fields enhances strategy and disaster resilience. diverse expertise: forecasting and emergency effectiveness Established a scalable and replicable model The methodology developed through this initiative serves as a blueprint for national and European disaster resilience projects, fostering collaboration and digital innovation. Improve coordinating requires centralised platforms for efficiency and engagement. communication: 100+ organisations Images from the natural disasters resilience masterplan The initiative accelerated the implementation of digital disaster resilience strategies, reducing response time and deployment by six months in affected Greek regions.