International Partners

UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and doctoral degrees, research, innovation, and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.

The idea of setting up a university in Greece emerged with the Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, officially founded on 14 April 1837, is the first university not only in Greece but also in the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Halmstad University adds value, fosters innovation, and prepares individuals and society for the future.

We are the leading national and regional institution for research and higher education, with excellent professors and students, closely connected to the economy, excellently organized, and internationally recognized.

A dynamic business and innovation cluster in Finland, providing the best services for companies and entrepreneurs.

The Software Centric & Autonomic Networking (SCAN) Group is a pioneering laboratory within the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). With extensive experience in EU and national projects, SCAN specializes in areas such as 5G, smart cities, the future internet, advanced services, and eco-friendly communications.

We are the digital innovation hub for the agri-food sector, the single point of access for the digitization of the sector, from field to plate.

SSST offers high-quality academic programs, a global perspective, professors from top universities worldwide, and cutting-edge research that contributes to the development of our country and region. Our community is united, consisting of talented individuals interested in intellectual research, and becoming future leaders and innovators who will influence the world.

Robocoast focuses on core competencies such as robotics, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and IoT. Our goal is to promote these technologies within companies and support the digitalization of the export industry in the region through organized events and shared information with stakeholders.

Norway Health Tech aims to make Norway the world’s premier arena for healthcare innovation. We are a non-profit organization with nearly 270 members in our network, representing the entire healthcare value chain. We cover all aspects of human health—with a focus on technology.

MinaSmart EDIH is a network funded by the European Commission and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council, facilitating access to resources and granting approval for projects with a digital technology component, benefiting both traditional SMEs and high-tech SMEs, with an impact on businesses in the region.

Latvian IT Cluster is the gateway to your business for smarter IT exports, and when we say our greatest driving force is to help the most exciting Latvian tech companies grow strong and enter new markets, we mean it seriously.

Health Hub is a European digital innovation center located in Thessaly, central Greece, which serves as a reference point for digital health at the regional, national, and European levels. It is a unique hub that provides digital transformation services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public administrations in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, supporting them in increasing their awareness, precision, innovation capacity, and networking efforts.

We enable small and medium-sized enterprises in the agriculture, timber, forestry, and energy industries to exploit their full digital potential.

The Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO) in Flanders is an independent scientific research institute of the Flemish Government. ILVO’s mission is to generate knowledge for greater sustainability in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, and agri-food. With a strong anchor in Flanders, their activities extend throughout Belgium, Europe, and the rest of the world.

ICT Innovation for SMEs in the Manufacturing Industry (I4MS), promoted by the European Commission to enhance digital innovation in European SMEs in the manufacturing sector. As an SME or medium-sized enterprise, you can seek technological and financial support to experiment with various technologies and services, aiming to improve your staff’s innovation skills and the technologies and services your company offers.

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow internationally. It’s the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.

The network operates globally, bringing together experts from member organizations known for their excellence in supporting businesses.

Their innovation network, the largest in Europe, aims to foster innovation since 2008. Their mission is to create jobs and promote sustainable and smart growth. As part of Horizon Europe, the EU’s Framework Program for Research and Innovation, they leverage partnerships between industry, education, and research to find and market solutions for global challenges. Knowledge and Innovation Communities encourage talent by offering courses, business services, and innovative research projects.

EDIH4IAE.LT offers opportunities for companies in the Western and Central Lithuania regions in agri-food, energy, and industrial sectors, as well as government institutions, to integrate environmental, digital, and social solutions into their business models. EDIH4IAE.LT has the potential to support the European Digitalization Program 2021-2027, aiming for Europe’s digital economic and social transformation for the benefit of businesses and citizens.

DIVA, a European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), supports companies to enhance competitiveness through digital tools, specializing in data and artificial intelligence. Selected by the European Commission as one of the 10 French EDIHs under the ‘Digital Europe’ program, its goal is efficient data utilization for businesses, society, and individuals.

DIHNAMO, Normandy Region’s digital innovation hub, brings together the regional innovation ecosystem, supporting digital transformation in connected mobility for SMEs, ETIs, and public organizations.

DIH-bio is a strong non-profit public-private consortium, led and coordinated by the Vice-Rectorate for Innovation, Transfer, and Technology of the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM).

We connect companies, researchers, and public institutions in the field of digitalization.

DIHNET.EU facilitates the coordination of European, national, and regional initiatives directly supporting digital transformation and Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs). The project will establish a sustainable pan-European network with a focus on regional DIHs, through the development of a toolkit and the promotion of collaboration among various DIH networks, DIHs, and other key stakeholders in Europe.

A strategic commitment to support the digital transformation of SMEs and local administration in Catalonia. An unprecedented alliance between local government, chambers of commerce, and technological universities to enhance Catalonia’s efficiency, competitiveness, and economic growth.

Digital Impact North aims to strengthen and support long-term collaboration between public and private organizations in the region for a future digital society.

Acceleratorul digital al Letoniei este conceput pentru a promova transformarea digitală și inovarea în companiile letone și în sectorul public, pentru a îmbunătăți competitivitatea companiilor letone și calitatea serviciilor din sectorul public prin noi soluții digitale și pentru a crește investițiile în cercetarea și dezvoltarea în domeniul tehnologiei informației și comunicațiilor.

DiGiNN is a one-stop-shop for all companies and public sector organisations, providing them an end-to-end experience in their digitisation journey; from coaching and mentoring by reputable experts, access to the most advanced infrastructure and facilities, support to find investments, to networking and access to innovation ecosystems.

DIGI-SI aims to accelerate digital transformation across various fields to achieve prosperity and a better future.

DEV’UP is the regional economic development agency in the Loire Valley region, collaborating with administrations, clusters, training, and financial institutions. Through its 6 local branches, DEV’UP brings together local territories, business and institutional networks, industries, and startup opportunities. We are a Business France partner involved in CHOOSE FRANCE operations.

The Technology Transfer Center is an internal unit of the Krakow University of Technology. Its main activities include intellectual property commercialization, technology transfer, support in framework programs, and services to assist SME development.

The CHEDIH consortium, led by the University of Turin, has successfully applied for EU co-funding through a European Digital Innovation Hub grant. The project focuses on the theme of “Circular Health” in the healthcare and agri-food sectors.

Change2Twin is a European project that supports manufacturing SMEs in the digitalization process by providing Digital Twin solutions. The Digital Twin concept is one of the major changes in the field of production and allows companies to significantly increase their global competitiveness.

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is Bulgaria’s independent national news organization, established in 1898. Operating under the BTA Act, it serves the public and state interests, accountable to the National Assembly. BTA is a member of the European Alliance of News Agencies and hosts ABNA-SE’s headquarters. It collaborates with global and national news agencies.

am-LAB’s objective is to support the holistic approach to digitalization, with a broad portfolio of services. This ranges from additive prototyping and serial production, customized computer-generated animation (CGI), and augmented reality (AR) applications, to prototype development support and data analysis involving artificial intelligence-based algorithms.

Alnea is known for process automation and robotics, visual control systems and complex semi-automated stations. To meet growing demand, the company is developing more complex production line projects on demand. A recent innovation is the use of virtual reality, where customers can see and evaluate their own virtual production lines for optimal solutions.