Directorate General for Research, Innovation, and Digital Technology in Health (DGRINES)
Mission
Regulation
Type of actor
Institutional player
Fields of intervention
Health / Social care / Medical Device
Intervention zone
National
What is the General Directorate for Research, Innovation, and Digital Technology in Health (DGRINES)?
The General Directorate for Research, Innovation, and Digital Technology in Health (DGRINES) reports directly to the ministries responsible for health, social services, and social security in order to oversee all digital transformation initiatives in the health sector.
🎯 Tasks
- Defines and implements the digital health strategy, in coordination with other departments and divisions within the ministries responsible for social affairs and in consultation with the ecosystem;
- Leads digital transformation initiatives in healthcare, including the digital health roadmap, the Ségur du numérique, and the "Digital health" acceleration strategy;
- Provides close oversight of the ANS;
- Chairs the Digital Health Council, which involves all stakeholders in setting the broad directions of digital health policy;
- Chairs the Digital Health Ethics Committee to ensure its work is grounded in humanistic values;
- Serves as the point of contact for European and international initiatives on digital health.
💡 I have a project—how can contacting the DNS help me?
DGRINES is not the primary point of contact for project leaders. Its role is to steer public policy, not to provide individualized support. Use G_NIUS to find the right contacts based on your needs.
🤝 At what stage of my project should I get in touch?
DGRINES developed G_NIUS to make it easier for entrepreneurs to access public resources and expertise. Entrepreneurs can use the G_NIUS service at every stage of their business’s development.
💸 Does it provide funding for projects?
No
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Who is the right person to contact?
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Are there fees for the services provided by the General Directorate for Research, Innovation, and Digital Technology in Health (DGRINES)?
No
Can the General Directorate for Research, Innovation, and Digital Technology in Health (DGRINES) provide individualized support for my project?
No
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