Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Transformation
through Artificial Intelligence Digital Services

“HEALTH HUB (EDIH: European Digital Innovation Hub) for the transformation of the Health and Pharmaceutical sector using digital artificial intelligence services” is a reference point for digital health & pharmaceuticals at a national & European level. Headquartered in Thessaly & specifically the city of Larissa, at the JOIST Innovation Park https://joistpark.eu/, & branches in five (5) other Greek cities (Athens, Patras, Heraklion, Corfu & Rhodes), the HHUB will be a “one-stop shop” for public & private health & pharmaceutical sector actors, supporting them in the process of digital transformation.

The general objectives of HEALTH HUB (HHUB) are:

GO1. The development & strengthening of digital capabilities in the health & pharmaceutical sector in Greece through artificial intelligence, which is of vital importance for increasing the competitive & innovative nature of businesses & institutions in the sector.

GO2. The provision of integrated services based on artificial intelligence technologies to local small & medium enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap companies & public organizations/institutions in the health & pharmaceutical sector, with the aim of supporting & strengthening them in relation to artificial intelligence, data management & algorithm analysis.

GO3. The development of a human-centered training & education framework for the acquisition of advanced digital skills related to artificial intelligence & digital transformation that will support innovation & leadership in the health & healthcare sector.

GO4. The implementation of a productive & integrated digital transformation process, which will dynamically respond to the development challenges of the health sector in Greece, integrating digital technologies.

GO5. The support of the business community & public bodies by giving them access to the services of the remaining EDIH both in Greece and in the rest of Europe, with an important role in the implementation & formulation of national & European policies in the health & pharmaceutical sector.

HHUB will provide services linked to 4 main pillars:

• Pre-Investment Testing: Design & testing of digital transformation actions, testing & experimentation with digital technologies.
• Skills & Training: Provision of training programs for the acquisition of advanced digital skills.
• Investment Support: Support for businesses & private & public sector entities to enhance competitiveness & business models.
• Innovation & Networking Ecosystem: Mediation & networking between industry, businesses & organizations with the market.