# Greek research and development expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-research-and-development-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:08:46.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Greece is expanding its research and development infrastructure through new specialized centers and increased national investment. In August 2026, the government approved €30 million to establish two Centers of Excellence: HERON, focused on robotics for safety, rescue, and healthcare, and COPE-Nano, which focuses on organic printed electronics and nanotechnologies.

Following this, the Ministry of Development announced plans for a new Research Center for Ethics and Technology. This initiative emphasizes scientific diplomacy and bilateral cooperation with Japan. Officials noted that Greece’s total R&D spending has grown to 3.66 billion euros, representing a 67.7% increase since 2018, and the country has seen significant growth in high-specialization jobs and the startup ecosystem.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Greece to establish new Ethics and Technology Research Center

Greece is establishing a new Research Center for Ethics and Technology, strengthening scientific diplomacy and bilateral cooperation with Japan amid rising national R&D investments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-to-establish-new-ethics-and-technology-research-center

### 2026-08-25: Greece allocates €30 million for new research Centers of Excellence

Greece is allocating €30 million from the ESPA 2021-2027 program to establish two new Centers of Excellence in robotics and nanotechnology.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-allocates-30-million-euros-for-robotics-and-nanotechnology-research-centers

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