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 26^th February 2026| 14h00-15h00 Greek Time

Join here: http://katartisi.ampersand.edu.gr/class/ePNEdSLhjln

This masterclass explores the interplay between innovation culture, EU research and innovation policies, and regulatory frameworks in the health and biotech sectors. It examines how different innovation culture models — including open innovation, co-creation and industry-driven ecosystems — support the transition from research to real-world and market-ready solutions. In parallel, the session provides a practical overview of key European funding instruments and policies shaping health R&I, such as Horizon Europe, EIT Health, and emerging EU regulations on health data, AI and data governance. Through concrete examples from industry and EU-funded projects, the masterclass highlights how culture, policy and ecosystem collaboration jointly influence innovation capacity, compliance, and time-to-market, with particular relevance to diagnostics and One Health applications.

Mini CV:

Giorgos Megas is Head of the Innovation & Networking Unit at I-SENSE Group, ICCS/NTUA, with extensive experience in EU research and innovation policy, technology transfer, and ecosystem building. He has served as Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 National Contact Point for Greece and as Coordinator of the Greek EIT Health Hub. His work focuses on bridging research, startups, industry and investors, supporting the translation of deep-tech and health innovations into market-ready solutions across Europe.