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The Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC) - VELES Excellence Hub


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   02 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

Founded in 2021, the Hellenic Digital Health Cluster strengthens Greece's digital health sector by supporting innovation and connecting academia with industry. It is part of the VELES Excellence Hub, launched in 2023 driving healthcare innovation in Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus using data and AI to enhance personalised medicine and healthcare decision-making.

Name in original language

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Initiative overview

The VELES Excellence Hub, launched in 2023, is a cross-border initiative that promotes innovation in healthcare across Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus. It builds on existing national clusters—such as the Hellenic Digital Health Cluster—to foster collaboration between research institutions, businesses, and healthcare providers. The hub focuses on applying data and AI technologies to strengthen personalised medicine, improve clinical decision-making, and support sustainable healthcare systems. By linking academic expertise with industry needs, VELES aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital health solutions and position the region as a centre for data-driven healthcare innovation. 

 

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC)

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC)

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • AI Research Centres/Centres of Excellence/Expertise, specialised AI teams, labs

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2021

Binding:

  • Non-binding

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