In 2023, the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) Network emerged as a pioneering initiative to steer Europe towards a more digitally mature future. With an unwavering commitment to enhancing small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) and public sector organisations’ (PSOs) digital transformation, it has already contributed to reshaping the digital landscape of Europe.
Delivering services to SMEs and PSOs
One of the crowning achievements of the EDIH Network during its inaugural year of operations was the successful completion of over 3,450 Digital Maturity Assessments for SMEs and PSOs. These assessments, the first step toward the digital transformation journey, play a crucial role in helping SMEs and PSOs understand their digital readiness and the areas that require improvement with the EDIHs’ intervention. As a result of these assessments, the EDIHs provided more than 3,700 tailored services, offering expert guidance and support to European businesses.
Enhancing digital skills
The network’s dedication to education and skill development was evident in its organising 37 training sessions, attended by more than 2,550 participants. These sessions covered a large range of topics, including Cybersecurity management, Artificial Intelligence and Open data management, equipping attendees with the latest insights and skills necessary to navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Digital Transformation Accelerator: creating synergies and
strengthening collaboration
Furthermore, 11 Thematic Working Groups were launched within the EDIH Network in the past year. These groups allow EDIHs to further collaborate on specific industry- or technology-related topics. Through their multiple meetings and the active involvement of their members, the working groups exchange success stories and good practices, empowering national and European initiatives to partner up and tackle the challenges of the digital transformation.
In addition, the ‘Networking the Networks’ group developed guidelines for collaboration between the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and Clusters to facilitate SMEs’ and PSOs’ access to digitalisation.
The Network also brings together European initiatives in webinars to disseminate knowledge, build collaborations, and discuss emerging trends in digital innovation. In 2023, it organised several sessions with high-profile initiatives.
In its first year of operations, the EDIH Network has laid a solid foundation, demonstrating its commitment to creating a more interconnected and digitally savvy business sector across Europe. As we move forward, it’s clear that there remains significant ground to cover. The path ahead involves not only building on these initial successes but also addressing the evolving challenges of digital transformation.
Here’s to another year of innovative strides, transformative activities, and continued success!
