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== IHI SRIA (Version 3, 2024) ==
The ''I[https://www.ihi.europa.eu/about-ihi/research-and-innovation-agenda HI SRIA (Version 3, 2024)]'' defines Europe’s path toward integrated, data-driven, and citizen-centred healthcare. It builds an ecosystem uniting pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, biotech, and digital tools within ethical, sustainable frameworks.

For '''OPENVERSE''', [https://www.ihi.europa.eu IHI] represents the '''healthcare anchor''' of the ecosystem—linking virtual worlds, digital twins, and AI-enabled simulations to real-world clinical research, citizen engagement, and trust-based data governance. Collaboration would allow OPENVERSE to test interoperability, ethics, and transparency principles in one of Europe’s most critical and regulated domains.

=== Basic Identification ===
'''Initiative / Partnership Name:''' [https://www.ihi.europa.eu Innovative Health Initiative] (IHI Joint Undertaking)

'''Full SRIDA Title & Version:''' ''IHI Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), Version 3''

'''Publication / Last Update Date:''' 2024

'''Governing Body / Association:''' IHI Joint Undertaking; partners include the European Commission, [https://www.efpia.eu/ EFPIA] (pharma), [https://www.medtecheurope.org/ MedTech Europe], [https://www.cocir.org/ COCIR], [https://www.vaccineseurope.eu/ Vaccines Europe], [https://www.europabio.org/ EuropaBio], and others.

'''Type:''' Institutionalised European Partnership under Horizon Europe ([https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-1-health_en Cluster 1: Health])

'''Website / Source:''' ihi.europa.eu

=== Strategic Orientation ===
'''Vision Statement:'''

“Deliver people-centred, integrated, and sustainable healthcare innovations through cross-sector collaboration, ensuring Europe’s health systems are prepared for future challenges.” 

'''Mission:'''

Build a European health innovation ecosystem that integrates medicines, medical technologies, diagnostics, digital tools, data, and services into coherent, equitable healthcare systems.

'''Strategic Drivers:'''
* Ageing population and rising  chronic diseases.
* Need for integrated care and  prevention.
* Acceleration of digital  transformation and data reuse.
* Demand for sustainability, trust,  and resilience in health systems.
'''Core Objectives (by 2030):'''
# Create an EU-wide health R&I  ecosystem linking diverse sectors.
# Demonstrate at least five  integrated health innovations ready for adoption.
# Drive cross-sectoral innovation  to reinforce Europe’s global competitiveness.
'''Policy Alignment:'''

* [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-1-health_en Horizon Europe Cluster 1 (Health)];
* [https://health.ec.europa.eu/ehealth-digital-health-and-care/european-health-data-space-regulation-ehds_en European Health Data Space (EHDS)]; 
* [https://health.ec.europa.eu/funding/eu4health-programme-2021-2027-vision-healthier-european-union_en EU4Health]; 
* [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme Digital Europe Programme]; 
* [https://commission.europa.eu/topics/public-health/european-health-union/cancer-plan-europe_en Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan]; 
* [https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en The European Green Deal]; 
* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act].

=== Technological and Thematic Priorities ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Pillar /   Thematic Focus'''
|'''Main Goals   and Activities'''
|'''Expected   Impact'''
|-
|'''1.  Understanding Determinants of Health'''
|Investigate  biological, genetic, behavioural, and environmental determinants; develop  biomarkers and predictive models.
|Improved early  diagnosis, prevention, and outbreak preparedness.
|-
|'''2.  Integrating Fragmented R&I Efforts'''
|Connect  pharma, MedTech, biotech, AI, robotics, and data-driven innovation.
|Efficient,  sustainable innovation pipelines across sectors.
|-
|'''3.  People-Centred Integrated Solutions'''
|Co-create  innovations with citizens and patients; deploy tools for self-management and  prevention.
|Increased  patient engagement and inclusivity.
|-
|'''4.  Digitalisation and Data Exchange'''
|Build  interoperable, FAIR-compliant, and secure data systems using EHDS frameworks.
|Cross-border  health data access and AI-driven evidence generation.
|-
|'''5.  Evaluating Added Value of Innovation'''
|Create new  health technology assessment (HTA) and evidence frameworks.
|Faster market  entry and better-informed healthcare decisions.
|}

* '''Cross-cutting Themes:''' ethics, sustainability, data protection, green healthcare, open innovation, and skills development.
* '''Synergies:''' AI, Data & Robotics ([https://adr-association.eu/ ADRA]); [https://www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/index_en EuroHPC]; [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/strategy-research-and-innovation/our-digital-future/open-science/european-open-science-cloud-eosc_en EOSC]; [https://eithealth.eu/ EIT Health]; [https://www.thcspartnership.eu/ THCS] (Transforming Health and Care Systems); and [https://commission.europa.eu/about/departments-and-executive-agencies/health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-authority_en HERA].

=== Governance and Ecosystem ===
'''Leading Organisations:''' IHI JU Governing Board (EC + Industry Partners).

'''Stakeholder Groups:''' Academia, healthcare providers, patient associations, SMEs, research infrastructures, regulatory bodies, payers, and public health agencies.

'''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
* Annual calls for proposals  (Research and Innovation Actions, Coordination and Support Actions).
* Multi-actor partnerships and  public consultations.
* Stakeholder forums and project  clusters for dissemination.
'''Update Frequency:''' Every 2–3 years (SRIA v1 in 2021, v3 in 2024).

'''Contact / Participation Info:''' Via IHI portal (open calls, partner search, stakeholder registry).

=== Building-Block Crosswalk (Staff Working Document Alignment) ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''EC   Building Block'''
|'''IHI   Implementation'''
|-
|'''AI and Data  Spaces'''
|Health data  reuse through EHDS, federated AI for diagnostics and research.
|-
|'''Cloud–Edge–HPC  Continuum'''
|Collaboration  with EuroHPC for health simulations and predictive models.
|-
|'''Digital  Twins and Simulation'''
|Digital twins  of patients and diseases for testing interventions.
|-
|'''Cybersecurity  and Trust'''
|Secure-by-design  infrastructures, patient privacy, and ethical frameworks.
|-
|'''Digital  Identity and Access Management'''
|Integration  with eID and EHDS authentication frameworks.
|-
|'''AI and  Robotics Integration'''
|Clinical  decision support, rehabilitation robots, and care automation.
|-
|'''Sustainability  and Green Healthcare'''
|Eco-design for  devices and data infrastructures.
|-
|'''Skills and  Capacity Building'''
|Training in  digital health, AI, and regulatory readiness.
|}

=== Alignment with OPENVERSE ===
'''Relevance:'''

IHI embodies the healthcare and wellbeing dimension of the European innovation ecosystem. Its federated, AI-driven, and ethically governed framework aligns directly with OPENVERSE’s objectives of interoperability, trust, and responsible innovation.

=== SRIDA Document Metadata ===
'''Keywords / Tags:''' Health innovation, integrated care, AI, data spaces, digital health, interoperability, sustainability, ethics, co-creation.

'''Referenced Horizon Europe Cluster:''' Cluster 1 (Health).

'''TRL Range:''' TRL 3–8 (from applied research to validation in clinical settings).

'''Investment / Budget:''' €2.4 billion total (EU + industry + contributing partners).

'''Policy References:''' [https://health.ec.europa.eu/ehealth-digital-health-and-care/european-health-data-space-regulation-ehds_en EHDS]; [https://health.ec.europa.eu/funding/eu4health-programme-2021-2027-vision-healthier-european-union_en EU4Health]; [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act]; [https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en The European Green Deal]; [https://health.ec.europa.eu/medicinal-products/pharmaceutical-strategy-europe_en Pharmaceutical Strategy]; [https://commission.europa.eu/topics/public-health/european-health-union/cancer-plan-europe_en Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan].