European Digital Innovation Hubs
Within the scope of the program, European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and a network structure consisting of these centers have been established to support the digital transformation of industry, SMEs, and public institutions. Non-profit EDIHs are important tools in implementing EU policies, especially industry and SME policies, and supporting the green and digital transformation of companies and the public sector.
These hubs provide testing and experimentation facilities in areas such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and data management, as well as offering consultancy, training, and access to financing.
By facilitating SMEs’ adoption of digital technologies, EDIHs help increase productivity, strengthen the digital service capacity of the public sector, and shorten the time-to-market for innovative solutions. They also contribute to developing digital solutions aligned with green transition objectives.
EDIH Services
Test Before Invest
- Get access to testing and experimentation facilities for your technological developments or proof of concept.
- Assess the potential of your new products to take informed decisions towards future investments.
- Experiment on new digital advancements in the adequate testbeds, sandboxes and provided pilot programs.
Skills and Training
- Continuous leaning process through training programs for the workforce.
- Training programs inspired by sectorial needs.
- Training provided to the senior positions in new technologies and implementation plans.
Support to find investments
- Participate in programs that will thrust the success of your SME/ start-up.
- Explore the EDIH Network to investigate new funding opportunities.
- Receive expert advise by experts on how to create successful business plans and investment pitches.
- Ensure access to multiple resources, namely guides and good practices, improving your knowledge on financial issues.
Innovation ecosystem and networking
- Increase collaboration with stakeholders and EDIHs, that cover regional, national and European networks aiming to exchange knowledge.
- Be inspired by participating in a plethora of events and workshops.
- Use the matchmaking services to engage with other private and public actors that can meet your needs.
EDIHs in Türkiye
Five centers selected from our country have started their activities as the main actors of regional transformation within the EDIH network, established to support digitalization across Europe and provide SMEs and public institutions access to advanced technologies!
AgrInnovate EDIH
AgrInnovate EDIH is a EDIH in Türkiye that focuses on the digital transformation of the agricultural sector. Coordinated by the İzmir Agricultural Technology Center (İTTM), the hub aims to enhance productivity in the agriculture and food sectors, support ecological transformation, and strengthen rural digital integration through artificial intelligence, IoT, high-performance computing, and big data technologies.
AI EDIH Türkiye
AI EDIH Türkiye is a EDIH that aims to accelerate the digital and green transformation of SMEs and public sector organisations in the manufacturing industry through artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC). Following a “one-stop-shop” approach, it offers a wide range of support services, including pre-investment testing, tailored training programmes, innovation ecosystem development, and access to financing.
EDIH Anatolia
EDIH Anadolu is a EDIH coordinated by the Adana Chamber of Industry. Covering Adana, Gaziantep, Mersin, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye, Konya, Kilis, and Adıyaman, the hub provides SMEs, public sector organisations, and entrepreneurs in the region with support in testing, training, and investment in the fields of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing technologies, and cybersecurity.
EDIH West Marmara
EDIH West Marmara, coordinated by the Trakya Development Agency, is a EDIH aiming to accelerate digital transformation in the Western Marmara region. It provides SMEs, entrepreneurs, and public sector organisations with support in testing, training, consultancy, and financing in the fields of artificial intelligence, HPC, digital twins, IoT, and cybersecurity.
MIDAS
MIDAS, coordinated by İHKİB, is a EDIH aiming to accelerate the digital and green transformation of SMEs. The hub focuses on artificial intelligence, big data, IoT, machine learning, and Web 3.0 technologies in the manufacturing sector. It offers services such as digital maturity assessment, transformation roadmaps, testing infrastructure, training, mentoring, and access to financing.
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