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LETTER OF SUPPORT Building Regional AI Innovation CHAINs for Mental and Neuro Health in Europe (BRAIN-CHAIN) CONTACT INFORMATION Organization: Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia Department: Department of Innovation Contact person: Deputy Secretary General Legal address: Suur-Ameerika 1, 10122 Tallinn, Estonia CONFIRMATION OF INTENT Building Regional AI INnovation CHAINs for Mental and Name of the project: Neuro Health in Europe (BRAIN-CHAIN) Coordinator: ScanBalt MTÜ We hereby confirm that we support the BRAIN-CHAIN project: Yes Additional information BRAIN-CHAIN directly addresses Europe's mental and brain health crisis affecting over 84 million people, with an annual economic burden of up to €800 billion. The project will build resilient interregional value chains for digital brain health by connecting Estonia with innovative SMEs and healthcare providers across Europe. Key benefits: • Activation of our regional healthcare systems and stakeholders over 36 months to specify their demand to deploy advanced digital health innovations addressing neuro-longevity and mental health • Development of EHDS-compliant data interoperability and AI governance frameworks aligned with new EU regulations • Direct financial support for regional SMEs through open calls, with at least 50% allocated to Less Developed Regions including our own • Integration with our Smart Specialisation Strategy priorities in digital health and innovation SIGNATURE OF THE AUTHORIZED PERSON Name and function: Nele Labi, Deputy Secretary General Date of signature: 5.11.2025 Signature and stamp: