Project description
Supporting European SMEs to face innovation obstacles
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is an ecosystem still under development and characterised by the rise of advanced technologies such as IoT and AI that are collectively called cyber-physical systems (CPSs). CPSs include smart grid, autonomous vehicle systems, medical monitoring and automatic pilot avionics, and are based on the development of a network of digital innovation hubs (DIHs). The EU envisages attaining a leading global role in 4IR. The EU-funded DIH4CPS project intends to create an interdisciplinary network of DIHs and solution providers that focus on CPSs and embedded systems, interweaving understanding and technologies from diverse territories, and to connect it with European experts. The project will support European SMEs to overcome obstacles posed by innovative technology.
Objective
The initiative for Fostering DIHs for Embedding Interoperability in Cyber-Physical Systems of European SMEs (DIH4CPS) will help European enterprises overcome these innovation hurdles and establish Europe as a world leading innovator of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. DIH4CPS will create an embracing, interdisciplinary network of DIHs and solution providers, focussed on cyber-physical and embedded systems, interweaving knowledge and technologies from different domains, and connecting regional clusters with the pan-European expert pool of DIHs. Backed by the IVLab, an experienced and well-established network organisation focussed on Interoperability, DIH4CPS can innately build on an extensive existing network, add value to its existing knowledge transfer capabilities and guarantee the sustainability of the growing DIH network. DIH4CPS expands the already existing network and aims for creating an integrated platform for DIHs from different, especially digitally underdeveloped sectors and regions. A selection of eleven initially starting application experiments guarantees an outstanding funding for European SMEs and Mid-Caps right from the start and demonstrates the high dedication of the consortium to reduce the digital divide. At least ten additional experiments will take up that torch during the project and allow external companies from sectors in need to further exploit the DIH4CPS network and uplift their portfolio, especially by including (semi)-autonomy into their products and systems. DIH4CPS will not only benefit the application experiments but also the individual DIHs by significantly complementing the regional investments made. Implemented in the IVLab structure, the DIH4CPS Network will leverage and sustain its impact far beyond the project duration, creating a vibrant, overarching and cross sector one-stop-shop for collaboration between SMEs, DIHs and Tech providers.
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2829-516 Caparica
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Participants (33)
1000 Bruxelles / Brussel
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
28359 Bremen
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20133 Milano
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CF31 3WT Bridgend
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
48008 Bilbao
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2804-537 Almada
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
46022 Valencia
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4362 Esch Sur Alzette
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54052 Nancy Cedex
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69365 Lyon
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46022 Valencia
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7624 Pecs
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61 704 Poznan
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31500 Toulouse
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
26123 Oldenburg
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
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30449 Hannover
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
69800 Saint Priest
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88000 Epinal
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38240 Meylan
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24068 Seriate
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24126 Bergamo
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
20158 Milano
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48930 Getxo
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
48930 Getxo
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
03820 Cocentaina Alicante
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
4100 414 Porto
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NP19 4RD Newport
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L-1541 Luxembourg
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
42004 Soria
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
1113 Budapest
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
4400 Nyiregyjhaza
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CF31 3WT Bridgend
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28217 Bremen
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.