Assessment of R&I Actions 2007–2013 in Greece
This project takes an in-depth look at the “ex-post” evaluation of the Research and Innovation Actions implemented by Greece’s General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI, formerly GSRT) during the 2007-2013 Programming Period (NSRF 2007-2013). The evaluation encompasses 28 distinct actions, organized into 8 strategic areas aimed at driving research and innovation forward in Greece:
• Development Proposals of Research Bodies – KRIPIS
• COOPERATION – Business and Research Partnerships
• Support for Businesses
• Transnational Collaborations
• Creation of Innovative Business Clusters – A Greek Product: The Planet – Pilot CreationPhase
• European R&T Cooperation
• Support for Researchers
• Employment of Research Staff in Businesses
OPIX contributes to the project in two key ways:
1. Traditional Evaluation Methods: OPIX applies classic evaluation tools, including the formulation of a theory of change for each intervention. This involves conducting interviews and case studies, as well as synthesizing individual results (surveys, case studies, scientometrics) into comprehensive evaluations. These assessments focus on the coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, and added value of each action.
2. Artificial Intelligence Techniques: OPIX leverages advanced AI methods, such as text mining, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning, to capture results using big data. These techniques allow for large-scale information collection, enabling the initial classification of outputs by scientific fields, technology areas, and industries. Quantitative methods and big data analysis are applied for thematic categorization of projects, as well as bibliometrics, network analysis, patent analysis, and business data analysis. When data permits, counterfactual analyses are also conducted to provide deeper insights.