Research and Innovation background
- National Transport Plan for Greece: A key policy document that defines the transport sector development strategy for the next 20 years and will support Greece's economic development. It guides investment prioritisation across road, rail, maritime and urban mobility systems, focusing on decarbonisation, multimodality, digitalisation and logistics innovation.
- Smart Transport Logistics: Areas of Intervention and Priorities 2021 – 2027 : This strategy was released as part of the overall National Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2027 and highlights transport as a priority innovation area, including digitalisation and sustainable urban mobility technologies. Greece is prioritising transport as a sector where new technology and sustainability can improve how poeple and goods move, especially in urban environments.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)
Institutional framework of transport research
- Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport: Responsible for planning and implementing national transport policy, deployment of intelligent transport systems and mobility innovation programmes and implementing rail, road, urban transport and logistics systems.
- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH): A leading research centre in transport innovation, focusing on sustainable transport systems, smart mobility, and logistics.
- Hellenic Institute of Transport (HIT): Part of CERTH, HIT specialises in research and development for transport, including Intelligent Transport Systems, sustainable mobility, and logistics and maritime transport innovation.
- Smart Mobility and Logistics Solutions Cluster (HIT-led): National innovation cluster (30 members) linking academia, industry and the public sector. Supports technology transfer and pilot deployment.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)
Funding Sources and Support Initiatives
- ELEVATE Greece: A government platform supporting startups, including those focused on transport innovation such as maritime data analytics, by providing funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)