InnoHealth Forum to Host Free EU Grants Networking Workshop
InnoHealth Forum 2025, the leading pan-European trade event for the health sector, is launching an exclusive networking workshop focused on EU grants. Designed to connect and empower industry leaders to strategically position themselves for upcoming EU calls, the workshop will take place on 26/9, from 10:30 to 13:30 (EET).
Agenda Highlights
Policy and Funding Insights from the European Commission
Expert speakers from the European Commission will guide participants on how to align project ideas with top policy priorities and secure funding ahead of the 2025 EU call deadlines.
Structured Networking Session
Dynamic, results-driven networking sessions will foster synergies across an active ecosystem of health-focused researchers, solution providers, and enablers. Participants will engage in facilitated formats designed for fast-paced exchanges, strategic discovery, and collaborative matchmaking.
- Be matched and rotated in short, focused meetings to maximize exposure and uncover shared priorities.
- Navigate guided prompts to explore complementary expertise, project gaps, and potential consortium roles.
- Participate in interactive networking challenges designed to reveal “hidden matches” based on organizational profiles and innovation interests
- Participate in interactive workshop “Innovate with Confidence: Approaching EIC for success “, Powered by Ernst & Young (EY)
Real-World Challenge Presentation
In an Open Chat format, stakeholders from various sectors will present real-life implementation challenges in the shift toward smart, sustainable, and digitally enabled healthcare. These may include:
- Tech providers seeking validation environments
- Hospitals and public authorities in need of scalable, innovative solutions
- Researchers working to translate health data into impact
- Patient organizations and citizens advocating for accessibility and trust
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for stakeholders aiming to unlock European networks for their research and innovation projects and to showcase their organization to a targeted audience.
Curated By
The workshop is curated by the Institute of Entrepreneurship & Development (iED), Europen Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Health Hub and Ernst & Young (EY)—bringing together 500+ EU-funded projects and 1,000+ innovation stakeholders from across Europe—aim to foster collaboration within the Health and Digital Health ecosystems, integrating researchers, tech providers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient associations.
iED and EDIH Health Hub—bringing together 500+ EU-funded projects and 1,000+ innovation stakeholders from across Europe—aim to foster collaboration within the Health and Digital Health ecosystems, integrating researchers, tech providers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient associations.
Venue:
JOIST Innovation Park, Valtetsiou & Tripoleos, 413 36, Larissa, Greece
How to Join the Workshop
Participation is free! To secure your spot, we kindly ask you to register at this link.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have moderate to advanced experience in EU-funded projects and represent one of the Quadruple Helix stakeholder groups.
- Deadline: Register by September 24, 2025. Participants will receive confirmation and follow-up materials by September 25, 2025.
Join us in Larissa, Greece, for this impactful networking event!
EU Grants Networking Workshop Agenda
10:30 – 10:40 | Welcome & Agenda Presentation
- Speaker: Anastasia Oikonomoula, Expert in Education and Social Inclusion, Coordinator of the Education, Skills and Social Innovation Unit, Institute of Entrepreneurship Development
- Overview of workshop goals and flow of the day
10:40 – 12:00 | Session 1 – Policy & Funding Insights
- Moderator: George Gogolos, Expert in Innovation & Technology, Coordinator of the Innovation, Digitization & Technology Unit, Institute of Entrepreneurship Development
- Concept: Panel discussion with experts on EU health innovation policy priorities, trends and real-world challenges.
- Panelists & Topics:
- Dr George E. Dafoulas – Digital Health Policy Expert, NDC – Ministry of Digital Governance and AI
• AI & Genomics, Precision Medicine & Regulatory Hurdles
- Charalampos Vassiliou – Senior Consultant, Digital Transformation and Enterprise Architecture Strategist, DG SANTE, European Commission | European Health Data Space Expert
• Elderly Care, Chronic Disease Management & Mental Health Apps
- Zoe Atsipoulianaki – EIT Health Hub Greece | Project Manager & EEN Hellas | Innovation Consultant – Health SG
• EU Digital Health Calls, Proposal Success & Policy Alignment
- Christos Chatzichristos – CTO AINIGMA Technologies,
• Economic Value & Scaling of Digital Health Solutions
Guest Presentation: “The European Innovation Council in the forefront of Innovation in Europe”
Speaker: Ioannis Amarantos, Project Adviser at European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA).
Interactive Q&A with audience
12:00 – 12:45 | Session 2 – Structured Networking
- Moderator: Anastasia Oikonomoula, Expert in Education and Social Inclusion, Coordinator of the Education, Skills and Social Innovation Unit, Institute of Entrepreneurship Development
- Format: Fast-paced activities to foster collaboration and matchmaking.
- Activities:
- Business Card Exchange – Collect, connect, and compete for prizes!
- Networking Theme Stations – Participants join stations dedicated to the top trends & challenges identified in Session 1, using them as networking hubs. These stations are designed for:
- Meeting others with similar interests
- Exchanging ideas in small groups
- Exploring synergies and potential collaborations
- Discussing possible project ideas around common challenges
12:45 – 13:30 | EY Workshop
“Innovate with Confidence: Approaching EU funding for Success”
Speakers:
- Magda Xanthopoulou Senior Consultant at EY
Focus: Preparing competitive EIC proposals, success stories, and innovation positioning strategies
👉 Networking continues informally over the whole duration of the InnoHealth Forum!