The purpose of these AI initiatives in Greece is to foster innovation, support digital transformation, and enhance the competitiveness of various sectors.The beneficiaries of the projects range between startups and entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and SMEs, local communities, scientists, and technologists, manufacturing sector, and civil servants.
Name in original language
Έργα ΤΝ στην Ελλάδα
Initiative overview
The Hellenic Initiative (THI), Venture Impact Award, Egg (Enter-Grow-Go), InnovAthens. - These are accelerators and Incubators that provide mentorship and networking opportunities but also help start-ups access funding.ahedd Digital Innovation Hub at NCSR Demokritos - it offers an array of facilities for digital innovation including AI testbeds and sandboxes - https://ahedd.demokritos.gr/ Local AI - a technology startup founded in Kalamata in 2023 targeting the implementation of AI and Geo-Analytics projects helping local communities establish Smart & Digital Environments - https://local-ai.gr/AiCatalyst - a broad network of experts from the Entrepreneurship, Science and Technology world targeting to contribute with critical interventions and become the catalyst for the fast transition of Greece to the new era through the digital transformation.- https://www.aicatalyst.gr/AI-MATTERS - a network of seven nodes and one satellite aiming at increasing the resilience and the flexibility of the European manufacturing sector through the deployment of the latest developments in AI and robotics, and intelligent, autonomous systems for flexible production. - https://ai-matters.eu/Civil servant training - The National Center for Public Administration and Local Government (EKDDA), the official training body for civil servants, has partnered with leading ICT companies such as Google and Microsoft to offer comprehensive training programs and educational seminars on AI technologies. In 2024, a significant number of public sector employees participated in a new series of introductory seminars focused on practical applications of AI.AI training profiles for the public sector - Under the DG-REFORM technical support project "22EL03 - Next Generation of Digital Public Services", the Ministry of Digital Governance in collaboration with Expertise France, conducted the study "Re-skilling and Up-skilling Programs for Civil Servants to Ensure Utilisation of Advanced Technologies in the Public Sector". This study aimed to develop a comprehensive methodology for training civil servants in various aspects of AI technologies.These initiatives aim to:Support Startups and Entrepreneurs - By providing mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities.Promote Digital Innovation - Through facilities like AI testbeds and sandboxes.Enhance Local Communities - By implementing AI and Geo-Analytics projects for smart environments.Accelerate Digital Transformation - Leveraging expert networks to drive critical interventions.Strengthen Manufacturing - Increasing resilience and flexibility with AI and robotics.Train Civil Servants - Enhancing AI knowledge and skills for effective public sector use.Develop AI Training Frameworks - Ensuring civil servants are equipped to integrate AI technologies into their work.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Various Institutes
