The 4th Hellenic Biocluster (HBio) Forum brought together key stakeholders from the life sciences sector to discuss innovation, collaboration, and policy evolution. As a proud participant, HDHC contributed to the dedicated keynote session on cluster policies, engaging in vital discussions on shaping the future of collaboration and growth.
Representing HDHC at the forum, George Dimitriou, HDHC’s Cluster Manager, joined an esteemed panel of experts, including Linda Marisol Perina (European Commision, DG Grow), Tasos Gaitanis, PhD (General Secretariat for Research and Innovation - GSRI), Stratos Simopoulos (Permanent Committee on Research & Technology, Hellenic Parliament), Emmanuel Zervakis (Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association - HETiA), Daniel Cosnita (Romanian Cluster Association - CLUSTERO). This high-level discussion highlighted the importance of fostering an ecosystem-driven approach to support growth, sustainability, and digital transformation in life sciences.
HDHC’s involvement at the forum underscored several crucial aspects:
🔹 Our journey since 2021 – Reflecting on our growth, achievements, and the steps we are taking to drive continuous improvement in the ecosystem.
🔹 Empowering SMEs through digitalization – The Level Up Training Courses in Digital Skills are designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in adapting to the evolving technological landscape.
🔹 The role of collaborative platforms – Clusters play an essential part in navigating the challenges of digital transformation in healthcare, fostering a more interconnected and resilient ecosystem.
🔹 Bridging the gap between clinical practice, technological innovation, and policy-making – Addressing the disconnect between these key sectors is fundamental in shaping impactful healthcare advancements.
🔹 Reassessing cluster policies in Greece – There is an urgent need to refine cluster policies to ensure financial support and long-term sustainability.
🔹 Clusters as policy advisors – With their in-depth understanding of sector challenges, clusters can effectively guide governments in developing realistic and impactful solutions.
HDHC remains committed to strengthening the digital health ecosystem, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that policies reflect the evolving needs of innovation-driven industries. Thank you to HBio for the excellent event organization and we look forward to our participation in similarly significant events!