Blueprint for Greece's AI Transformation

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Summary: National AI Strategy for Greece

The High-Level Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was established in November 2023 under the Prime Minister's guidance and coordinated by the Special Secretariat of Foresight. Its mission is to draft a national AI policy aimed at leveraging AI's potential to benefit Greece's economy, society, and global standing.

Priority Areas of the Proposed National Strategy

1. AI Education and Workforce Development

• Introduce AI and its ethical implications into educational curricula starting at the primary level.

• Launch reskilling and upskilling programs for the general population.

• Enhance AI literacy and promote AI's empowerment opportunities across Greek society.

• Strengthen Greece's capacity for AI innovation.

2. Enhancing Public Services

• Develop smart infrastructures.

• Improve citizen-friendly government services at both national and local levels.

3. Safeguarding Democracy

• Defend democratic values and enable informed public participation in democratic processes.

• Protect the public sphere from disinformation and misinformation.

4. Advancing Healthcare Quality

• Strengthen the national healthcare system with AI-driven, data-based solutions.

• Focus on predictive and targeted healthcare to improve patient outcomes.

• This comprehensive strategy seeks to prepare citizens, improve governance, protect democracy, and elevate healthcare standards, ensuring a future-ready Greece.

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Weekly Roundup

• Apeiron Venture Capital has appoints Marios Anapliotis as Venture Partner for Enterprise Software, bringing expertise in product development and engineering from his Silicon Valley background.

• SmartGen FMCG Program by Athens Center for Entrepreneurship Announces 8 Startups Advancing to the Next Round.

• Found.ation Partners with GenAI4ED: to Pioneer the Future of Education with Generative AI and Large Language Models.

• Dr. Maria-Oraiozili Koutsoupia Appointed as Greece's Representative on the European Artificial Intelligence Board.

• Introducing the New Zoom: Rebranded as Zoom Communications Inc.

Opportunity Roundup
Ecosystem

• Have a Startup? Submit Your Idea by December 4 for a Chance to Be Among 15 Selected Startups to Pitch and Compete for Big Wins at the 2025 World Startup Fest in Bologna!

• Applications Open for the 2nd Cycle of the EnvolveXL Accelerator for Founders! Funding Opportunities up to €265,000, Support from Idea to Investment, Specialized Training & Mentoring, and International Networking with Top Experts. Apply by February 7!

Events

• 35th Annual Greek Economic Summit (GES2024) by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, December 2–3

• 3rd Forum of the Maritime Committee: 'Towards Greener Shipping: A Reality Check' by the French-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Industry, December 4

• The 2nd Growthfund Summit: 'Investment Partnerships: A Catalyst for National Growth,' December 4 (By Invitation Only)

• Amsterdam Greeks in Tech by Marathon Venture Capital, December 4

• Entrepreneur Networking Meetup - START Your Night UP, December 4 by Envolve Entrepreneurship & Partners

• The 20th Fintech Talks: Digital Currencies by Endeavor Greece, December 5

• Angular Athens 24th Meetup, December 5

• Greeking Out in New York City, Hosted by Endeavor Greece & Greektech, December 5

• Have Ideas for a Sustainable Blue Economy? Join the 2nd Blue & Circular Economy Hackathon and Compete for €3,000 in Prizes! December 6–8

• KPMG ESG Conference: Unlocking Sustainability Opportunities, December 10

• HR Scaleup Summit 2024 by Startup Pathways, December 11

• Open Coffee Athens #120 – Startup Santa by George Tziralis

• 4th Edition of the WMF International Roadshow & Startup Competition - Thessaloniki, December 16.

Things Worth Reading, Listening and Watching

The State of Venture Capital in CEE 2024: Insights from Eleven Ventures.

An in-depth analysis of over 200 VC funds across 12 CEE countries reveals:

• 45+ new funds launched in the past three years.

• Poland, Turkey, and the Czech Republic emerge as leading VC hubs.

• CEE startups achieve high revenue margins with 40% less funding compared to Western European peers.

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