HERACLES partners are mapping available expertise, health data resources and key stakeholders to guide the development of the project’s AI-based healthcare pilot.
As part of the ongoing implementation of the HERACLES project, partners are working on the definition of the pilot through a comprehensive analysis of available expertise, health data resources and stakeholder needs across the Mediterranean partnership.
In this framework, project partners have carried out a mapping exercise to identify the knowledge, capacities and resources available within their organisations, including existing datasets, technological expertise and relevant collaborations. The activity provided an overview of the different assets within the consortium, bringing together competences from fields such as public health, epidemiology, clinical research, biotechnology, digital health and Artificial Intelligence.
The assessment also focused on the characteristics of available data resources, analysing aspects such as data typology, structure, accessibility, anonymisation and regulatory requirements. The collected information highlighted the variety of datasets potentially relevant for HERACLES, including clinical, laboratory, epidemiological and healthcare-related data, while also identifying the conditions required for their responsible use within the project framework.
In parallel, partners have worked on the stakeholder mapping activity, identifying key actors that can contribute to the HERACLES ecosystem and support the future uptake of project results. Universities, research centres, healthcare providers, companies, public authorities and other relevant healthcare stakeholders have been mapped to better understand their potential role in the development and validation of innovative AI-based solutions.
The outcomes of the stakeholder mapping, together with the results of the clinical and business needs assessment, will guide the next phase of the project by supporting the identification of the most relevant stakeholders to be included in the Transnational HERACLES Network, the healthcare challenges to be addressed and the most suitable AI-based solution to be promoted and validated through the HERACLES pilot.
By connecting healthcare needs, available data resources and the expertise of research and innovation actors, HERACLES is building the foundations for a collaborative approach aimed at developing responsible and effective AI-driven solutions for predictive medicine and health crisis preparedness.
HERACLES is co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, which promotes transnational cooperation and sustainable development across the Mediterranean area.
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Last Update
23/09/2026
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