SMARTMED Smart Health Testbed Visit in Larissa, Greece, showcases innovative Digital Health solutions

SMARTMED partners visited the Smart Health Testbed at JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa, where they explored innovative e-Health technologies designed to improve municipal workforce wellbeing and support the digital transformation of Mediterranean municipalities.

Publication Date
10/08/2026

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On 15 July 2026, during the second day of the SMARTMED partners’ study visit in Greece, the SMARTMED consortium travelled to Larissa to visit the Smart Health Testbed, developed by project partner the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development “IED” at JOIST Innovation Park.

The visit provided consortium partners with the opportunity to experience innovative digital health technologies designed to support municipalities in monitoring and improving the wellbeing of their workforce through smart, citizen-centred solutions.

Exploring the SMARTMED Smart Health Testbed

During the visit, partners explored how advanced e-Health technologies can contribute to healthier, safer and more resilient municipalities by supporting evidence-based decision-making and improving occupational wellbeing.

The Smart Health Testbed demonstrated innovative digital solutions that:

monitor the health and wellbeing of municipal employees;
support preventive healthcare through smart digital technologies;
provide data-driven insights for better workforce management;
contribute to more efficient, resilient and citizen-centred public services.

The demonstration highlighted the practical implementation of the SMARTMED vision, showcasing how digital innovation can strengthen municipal services while promoting healthier communities across the Mediterranean.

Knowledge transfer for smarter Municipalities

Following the demonstration, Dr. Raed Al-Azab, Mayor of the Municipality of Deir Alla (Jordan), shared his reflections on the experience:

“I would like to thank the city of Larissa for what we experienced today. We saw the e-Health solutions and their importance for supporting municipal employees. God willing, we look forward to collaborating and implementing these solutions in Deir Alla, where they will make a meaningful and positive impact on our community.”

His remarks reinforce one of SMARTMED’s key objectives: transferring knowledge, innovative technologies and best practices across the Mediterranean, enabling municipalities to adopt scalable digital solutions tailored to local needs.

Discovering the cultural heritage of Larissa

The study visit concluded with a guided tour of the Diachronic Museum of Larissa, where partners explored the rich history of Thessaly through collections spanning from the Palaeolithic period to the Ottoman era.

The museum offered a unique perspective on the region’s cultural heritage, illustrating the evolution of societies, institutions and daily life over thousands of years.

By combining technological innovation with cultural exploration, the visit reflected SMARTMED’s collaborative spirit and highlighted both the region’s dynamic digital ecosystem and its rich historical identity, providing an inspiring experience for all consortium partners.