Greek Scientists Society
Budget
€12,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
3
1.35 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The Greek Scientists Society (GSS) is the largest global network of Greek scientists and technologists, with over 33,000 members. GSS acts as a bridge between the scientific community and EU policymaking, advancing science-informed dialogue and stakeholder engagement. A key focus lies in supporting the long-term sustainability of research outcomes through Science-Policy-Society nexus initiatives, particularly in connection with COST Actions. GSS plays a leading role in dissemination and exploitation activities, translating collaborative research into actionable policy recommendations, spin-offs, and follow-up projects aligned with EU priorities. Through its post-Action initiatives—such as the Kinesis Innovation Center and the development of a digital biobank on Physical Activity—GSS exemplifies how research networks can deliver societal impact, support European Research Area (ERA) goals, and contribute to the evidence base for future EU legislation.
EU Legislative Interests
The Greek Scientists Society (GSS) actively engages with EU policies and initiatives that promote research valorisation, open science, and innovation. Our focus aligns with the following key areas: Horizon Europe (Regulation (EU) 2021/695) — through active participation in COST Actions, follow-up proposal support, and exploitation of research results. EU4Health Programme (Regulation (EU) 2021/522) — via GSS’s work on physical activity, healthy ageing, and public health data infrastructures. Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) — indirectly via digital biobank development and responsible data use in public health research. European Health Data Space Proposal (COM/2022/197 final) — through GSS initiatives promoting federated health data sharing and open science. Council Recommendation on a European Approach to Micro-Credentials (2022/C 243/02) — via GSS’s training activities and recognition of non-formal skills across its network. Council Conclusions on Research Assessment and Implementation of Open Science (10126/22) — by promoting transparent and collaborative scientific practices across COST and post-Action initiatives. European Innovation Council (EIC) — via support to researchers exploring innovative spin-offs and tech transfer pathways. European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) — through collaboration on education-research-business linkages and support for innovation-driven communities. Digital Europe Programme — via digital infrastructures developed under post-Action sustainability projects, including biobank and PA data platforms. Green Deal and the ‘Fit for 55’ Package — by promoting physical activity, health, and sustainable mobility as part of climate-resilient behavioural shifts.
Communication Activities
GSS targets EU policies that promote research valorisation, evidence-based policymaking, and cross-sectoral innovation. Our work supports and engages with the following: Horizon Europe (Regulation (EU) 2021/695) — through active participation in COST Actions, follow-up proposal support, and exploitation of research results. EU4Health Programme (Regulation (EU) 2021/522) — via GSS’s work on physical activity, healthy ageing, and public health data infrastructures. Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) — indirectly via digital biobank development and responsible data use in public health research. European Health Data Space Proposal (COM/2022/197 final) — through GSS initiatives promoting federated health data sharing and open science. Council Recommendation on a European Approach to Micro-Credentials (2022/C 243/02) — via GSS’s training activities and recognition of non-formal skills across its network. Council Conclusions on Research Assessment and Implementation of Open Science (10126/22) — by promoting transparent and collaborative scientific practices across COST and post-Action initiatives. European Innovation Council (EIC) — via support to researchers exploring innovative spin-offs and tech transfer pathways. European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) — through collaboration on education-research-business linkages and support for innovation-driven communities. Digital Europe Programme — via digital infrastructures developed under post-Action sustainability projects, including biobank and PA data platforms. Green Deal and the ‘Fit for 55’ Package — by promoting physical activity, health, and sustainable mobility as part of climate-resilient behavioural shifts.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
GSS contributes to over 100 COST Actions across diverse thematic domains, including health, ageing, AI, mobility, data, science policy, and environmental transitions. Members are engaged in various Working Groups, with active roles in dissemination, exploitation, and post-Action sustainability initiatives, inluding: CA20104 (PhysAgeNet) – Network on evidence-based physical activity in old age CA21111 (OneHealthdrugs) – One Health drugs against parasitic vector borne diseases in Europe and beyond CA22160 (BIOAQUA) – Enhancing knowledge of BIOmolecular solutions for the well-being of European AQUAculture sector CA21151 (HAPLO-iPS) – Generation of human induced pluripotent stem cells from haplo-selected cord blood samples CA21108 (NETSKINMODELS) – European Network for Skin Engineering and Modeling CA20121 (BenBedPhar) – Bench to bedside transition for pharmacological regulation of NRF2 in noncommunicable diseases CA21143 (TraFaDy) – Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe CA21110 (NetwOArk) – Building an open European Network on OsteoArthritis research CA21169 (DYNALIFE) – Information, Coding, and Biological Function: the Dynamics of Life CA22117 (EUFLYNET) – A European flyway research network for the effective conservation of migrant landbirds CA20124 (AI-4-NICU) – Maximising impact of multidisciplinary research in early diagnosis of neonatal brain injury CA20126 (NETPORE) – Network for research, innovation and product development on porous semiconductors and oxides CA21149 (ACRYRED) – Reducing acrylamide exposure of consumers by a cereals supply-chain approach targeting asparagine CA21154 (TRANSLACORE) – Translational control in Cancer European Network CA19136 (NET4AGE-FRIENDLY) – International Interdisciplinary Network on Smart Healthy Age-friendly Environments CA20106 (SEAWHEAT) – Tomorrow’s ‘Wheat of the Sea’: Ulva, a model for an innovative mariculture CA21135 (IMMUNO-model) – Modelling immunotherapy response and toxicity in cancer CA21133 (GLITSS) – Globalization, Illicit Trade, Sustainability and Security CA21132 (ESFLU) – European Swine Influenza Network CA19104 (a-STEP) – Advancing Social inclusion through Technology and EmPowerment CA21158 (SMILES) – Enhancing Small-Medium IsLands resilience by securing the sustainability of Ecosystem Services CA22163 (EELSUPPORT) – Solving bottlenecks in eel reproduction to support sustainable aquaculture CA22141 (DSS4ES) – Integrated DSS for delivery of ecosystem services based on EU forest policies CA20101 (PRIORITY) – Plastics monitoRIng detectiOn RemedIaTion recoverY CA22104 (BEiNG-WISE) – Behavioral Next Generation in Wireless Networks CA19127 (CONNECT) – Cognitive decline in Nephro-Neurology European Cooperative Target CA21152 (INE-CSC) – Implementation Network Europe for Cancer Survivorship Care CA22109 (MedPlants4Vet) – Medicinal plants for veterinary applications CA20130 (Euro-MIC) – European MIC Network – New paths for science, sustainability and standards CA22110 (LIAISE) – Linking Industry and Academia in Sustainable Innovation CA23142 (Delve-into-Pneumocystis) – Developing Knowledge involved in diagnosis and control of human-diseases related to Pneumocystis CA22147 (EU4MOFs) – European metal-organic framework network: combining research and development to promote technological solutions CA23128 (ConnectLAA) – Connecting Landscape Architecture Archives to enhance European landscape practice, research and education CA23109 (FABER) – Fatigue Benchmark Repository CA23152 (RegulatoryToolBox) – Building Consensus on Biofilm Regulatory Decision Making CA23123 (weedingMAPs) – Non-chemical weed management in medicinal and aromatic plants CA22167 (PAAR-net) – Participatory Approaches with Older Adults
Organisation Members
Greek Scientists Society (GSS) members directory https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8999012/ and https://members.greek-scientists-society.com/ Kinesis Innovation Center affiliated projects: https://kinesis-innovation.org
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.