XiA Project

Starts: 01/01/25

Ends: 31/12/28

The Xpanding Innovative Alliance (XiA) project is dedicated to advancing interoperability within the healthcare sector

The Xpanding Innovative Alliance (XiA) project is dedicated to advancing interoperability within the
healthcare sector, particularly in anticipation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation.
XiA aims to address the skills gap in advanced digital health interoperability standards among healthcare
providers, digital health solution providers, and individuals. By developing high-quality educational
materials and courses, XiA seeks to equip stakeholders with the necessary skills to embrace EHDS-
related standards and foster a culture of interoperability. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach, the project
will offer online educational content and immersive learning experiences tailored to the needs of
healthcare professionals and organizations. This initiative will not only educate a large workforce in
advanced interoperability standards, but also establish partnerships with other institutions to amplify its
impact. By fostering cross-border collaboration and engaging external entities, XiA seeks to empower
healthcare providers, enhance the competitiveness of digital health companies, and strengthen the skills
of EU health professionals.
Scope and objectives
XiA main goals can be summarized as follows:
Core Objectives:
• Build upon XpanDH’s success by creating personalised learning pathways for healthcare professionals
and industry stakeholders.
• Issue micro-certifications (microcredentials) recognised across Europe, enabling career growth and
cross-border employability.

• Innovate in educational practices by integrating interoperability training into healthcare programmes.
Expected Outcomes:
• Certified training for over 10,000 professionals across Europe by 2028.
• Expanded adoption of EEHRxF-compliant solutions to facilitate seamless, secure cross-border
healthcare collaboration.
• Establishment of sustainable educational networks, such as a Community of Practice (CoP), to ensure
the project’s long-term impact

ECHAlliance role

Global Health Connector leads WP7 on establishing and coordinating the XiA Innovation Alliance and co-leads WP8 on communication and dissemination. These activities aim to amplify the project’s results across the digital health ecosystem, foster synergies with relevant initiatives, and ensure the long-term uptake and exploitation of XiA outcomes.

The XiA consortium unites leading academic institutions, hospitals, private enterprises, and NGOs from
across Europe, including:
● ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
● University of Minho
● ULSSA - Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo Antóni
● Laurea University of Applied Sciences
● Clinipower Finland Oy
● Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
● University of Crete
● Fyrstain
● Fondazione Toscana “Gabriele Monasterio”
● Global Health Connector
● Deggendorf Institute of Technology
● NTT Data Spain
● EHMA
● University of Oslo
● Digital Health Slovakia
● TalTech

Associated members include: EFMI, HL7 Europe, UCY, Gnomon, UWTSD, HL7-PL, SERMAS