Annual Report 2024: How Much Creative Potential Can a Greek Research Organization Hold?
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30-10-2025
The Athena Research Center publishes its 2024 Activity Report, marking a year with new milestones in research, innovation, and the development of digital technologies. With significant scientific achievements, international collaborations, and initiatives with substantial social impact, Athena reaffirmed its role as a leading center of excellence in the fields of Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Sciences.
The year 2024 was marked by notable achievements, including the release of the first Open Large Language Model for the Greek language and the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Industrial Systems Institute, reaffirming its enduring contribution to Research and Innovation. Concurrently, the successful launch of the inaugural Athena Forum introduced a new platform for structured dialogue on the ideas shaping the future.
Meanwhile, Athena further strengthened its position in the European research landscape by assuming key roles in infrastructures such as the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage, and EBRAINS. Ranking 6th nationally in Horizon Europe funding, with 198 active projects and over 340 scientific publications, Athena has shaped a new framework for growth.
The Center’s human capital grew by 26%, surpassing 900 members, including more than 200 PhD candidates and postgraduate students, thus reinforcing the link between research and education and contributing to reversing the brain drain.
Athena’s mission remains steadfast: to promote excellence in digital science and innovation, to create solutions that serve society, and to help shape a sustainable, open, and responsible digital future.
Read the full 2024 Activity Report here.
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