The Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Initiative at the University of Patras represents a cross-faculty strategic infrastructure supported at institutional level and embedded within the University’s long-term research and innovation agenda. Bringing together expertise from engineering, computer science, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, the BCI Initiative functions as an interdisciplinary platform aligned with the University’s strategic objective of strengthening excellence in neurotechnology and human-centred AI. Endorsed by the Rectorate and supported across Schools, it serves as a focal point for coordinated research governance, open science practices, advanced digital infrastructure and international collaboration, contributing to the institutional transformation and competitiveness goals pursued under the ERA framework.

The Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interfaces Research Infrastructure was recently established at the University of Patras with a vision of providing academic researchers, students and external partners access to a wide variety of systems for non-invasive measurement of brain and eye activity. Focusing on portable equipment, the infrastructure supports studies in natural settings and across disciplines, ranging from health sciences and engineering to education, business and the humanities.

The infrastructure supports projects that explore a variety of domains, including:

• Health and rehabilitation sciences: studying brain activity during therapy and recovery
• Humanities and education: investigating language, cognition, learning and cultural experience
• Engineering and technology: evaluating human interaction with digital systems, VR/AR and new interfaces and interaction paradigms
• Business and economics: examining consumer behavior and decision-making through neuromarketing approaches