CLASSICA
Validating AI in classifying cancer in real-time surgery.
The Classica project validates AI-driven imaging and decision support in real-time cancer surgery, utilizing breakthrough research in fluorescence and perfusion analysis. The goal is to develop an operating room-standard tool, validate its performance, address obstacles, and create clinical guidelines for adoption.
Arctur`s role
ARCTUR is responsible for refining and supporting the AI system in the Classica project, which involves system porting, co-designing the clinical system, developing the decision support system, verifying the software, creating user interfaces, and providing technical support.
| Program | Horizon Europe |
| Project duration | May 2022 — April 2026 |
| Areas | Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing, Machine Learning |
| Sector | eHealth |
| Budget | 5,978,718.00 € |
| Project website | https://classicaproject.eu |
Project announcements
AmCham Slovenia “Best of the Best 2025
Arctur was recognised in the Innovation category for its technical contributions to CLASSICA
19. 9. 2025Knowledge Unwrapped: Protocol for CLASSICA software as medical device trial
New publication outlines the clinical trial evaluating CLASSICA-OR for real-time AI-supported cancer detection
4. 9. 2025CLASSICA project publication
Technical and functional design considerations for a real-world interpretable AI solution for NIR perfusion analysis (including cancer)
1. 9. 2025New CLASSICA project publication
Protocol for CLASSICA software as medical device trial
20. 6. 2025CLASSICA features at EAES Belgrade 2025
Presentations, workshop sessions and a live surgery marked a major step in wider community engagement
14. 6. 2025CLASSICA at IRCAD’s Laparoscopic and Transanal Colorectal Surgery Course
Participants tested the CLASSICA-OR system in a simulated operating room environment
25. 5. 2025Arctur CEO Highlights CLASSICA at the EuroCC4SEE Workshop
Tomi Ilijaš presented HPC opportunities for SMEs and showcased AI-driven innovation
8. 4. 2025CLASSICA Webinar 2025 Available Online
CLASSICA Webinar: Validating AI in classifying cancer in real-time surgery
1. 4. 2025Arctur Presents CLASSICA at the I3HIES Peer Review Meeting
Samo Eržen outlined AI-driven support for improving cancer surgery outcomes
26. 3. 2025CLASSICA at the Life Sciences AI Summit 2025 in Brussels
Project partners contributed to multiple sessions, including a dedicated CLASSICA case study featuring Arctur’s Samo Eržen.
7. 3. 2025CLASSICA-OR Software Launched at Beaumont Hospital
First live in-surgery test marks a key milestone for the project
7. 3. 2025CLASSICA Featured at Nova Gorica Health Centre Opening
Martina Murovec highlighted key project achievements
1. 3. 2025ORSI Surgical AI & Telesurgery Days 2025
Presentations by Ronan A. Cahill and Samo Eržen showcased CLASSICA research in Ghent
26. 2. 2025Insights from the CLASSICA Study
CLASSICA: Validating artificial intelligence in classifying cancer in real time during surgery
6. 12. 2024Hamlyn Winter School 2024
Jernej Cucek attends Hamlyn Winter School on Surgical Imaging and Vision
28. 11. 2024Arctur Achieves ISO 13485 Certification
Arctur has successfully obtained ISO 13485 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management systems in the medical device manufacturing industry.
23. 11. 2024Invited Talk in Dublin
CLASSICA at the Conference on Computer Aided Surgery & AI
22. 11. 2024Computer Aided Surgery & AI
Exploring the role of AI and advanced technologies in revolutionizing surgical practices.
30. 10. 2024Università di Torino hosts CLASSICA meeting 14th and 15th October 2024
Key discussions on clinical trials, commercialization strategies, and next steps for the CLASSICA project.
2. 10. 2024CLASSICA joins the EU Open Research Repository on Zenodo
Making research outputs publicly available in line with EU open science policy.
29. 7. 2024Prof. Felix Aigner hosts Arctur at Barmherzige Brüder Krankenhaus Graz for live surgery test of CLASSICA-OR
Successful Testing of CLASSICA-OR in Surgery.
14. 6. 2024CLASSICA Features at EAES Maastricht 2024
Highlighting Advancements in AI-Driven Surgery.
12. 6. 2024Tomi Ilijaš presented Classica at 37th Bled eConference
Focusing on AI-Driven Innovations.
4. 6. 2024Second National Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Discussing AI Development and Collaboration.
30. 5. 2024CLASSICA - Supercomputing and AI: Potential for a Better Tomorrow
Advancing Surgical AI Technology.
29. 5. 2024AI in Healthcare – Tomorrow’s or Already Today’s Medicine
Exploring AI's Role in Healthcare.
28. 5. 2024Barmherzige Brüder Krankenhaus Graz hosts the CLASSICA meeting
Highlights from the CLASSICA Plenary Meeting in Graz.
24. 4. 2024CLASSICA video – Tomi Ilijaš explains Arctur’s role in the CLASSICA project
Arctur as a pivot technology partner.
9. 4. 2024CLASSICA publication
Technical and functional design considerations for a real-world interpretable AI solution for NIR perfusion analysis (including cancer).
29. 3. 2024AI innovations and ethical considerations with Samo Eržen
AI Advancements and Ethical Challenges.
8. 2. 2024Digital Health Ljubljana 2024 and Global Forum on the Ethics of AI
Arctur flies CLASSICA flag.
24. 11. 2023CeBIL hosts CLASSICA plenary meeting 20th and 21st November 2023
Highlights from the CLASSICA Plenary Meeting in Copenhagen.
14. 11. 2023CLASSICA introductory video
Check out the CLASSICA introductory video, which showcases the project goals and expected impact.
9. 11. 2023CLASSICA publication
CLASSICA: Validating artificial intelligence in classifying cancer in real time during surgery.
11. 9. 2023Martina Murovec presented CLASSICA at the “Cluster Health and the Cancer Mission in the Horizon Europe Program” event
Ljubljana Event Addressing the EU's Cancer Mission.
15. 6. 2023Tomi Ilijaš presented CLASSICA at the “Exploring the power of AI” event
AI Advancements Showcased at Smlednik's Event.
23. 5. 2023CLASSICA plenary meeting sets the stage for groundbreaking AI innovation in cancer surgery
Highlights from the CLASSICA Plenary Meeting in Amsterdam.
30. 3. 2023Samo Eržen presents CLASSICA at the QUSTom general meeting
Advancing Medical Solutions.
18. 2. 2023Tomi Ilijaš presents CLASSICA at the IT2023
CLASSICA at 27th IEEE International Conference – Information Technology.
15. 11. 2022Arctur hosts CLASSICA plenary meeting 14th and 15th November 2022
Highlights from the CLASSICA Plenary Meeting in Nova Gorica.
10. 5. 2022CLASSICA kicks off in May 2022
Welcome to the Horizon Europe CLASSICA project.