The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance approved twelve new actions worth €70 million, aimed at employee upskilling in the private sector as part of its “2021-2027 Digital Transformation Plan”.

The initiative, co-funded by the EU, focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence in business operations, the analysis and management of large volumes of data, the strengthening of cybersecurity and data protection, and the adoption of cloud infrastructure by small and medium-sized enterprises.

The employee upskilling plan also include measures to support the digital transition of industry, upgrade digital skills in the tourism sector, develop skills in the financial and technology sectors (fintech), and implement cross-sector programs aimed at boosting digital competencies across the wider economy.

The beneficiaries include leading organizations such as the Greek Association of Emerging Technology Companies, the Hellenic Association of Innovative Applications Companies, the National Network of Greek Women Entrepreneurs, the Economic Chamber of Greece, the Institute of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, the Technical Chamber of Greece, the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation, the Chamber Group for the Development of Greek Islands, the Central Union of Greek Chambers, the Small Enterprises Institute of GSEVEE, the Hellenic Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies, and the Labor Institute of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE).

“With the 12 new projects, we are making full use of the available resources of the Digital Transformation Program to invest meaningfully in the digital skills of the workforce,” Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou noted.

Papastergiou said the goal is to reduce the digital divide, strengthen business competitiveness and create the conditions for a strong and sustainable digital economy.