Digital Innovation Hubs
Robotic solutions that are changing agriculture for the better. Technology that meets end-users needs. Digital Innovation Hubs are one-stop shops composed of experts (researchers and engineers) in Robotics, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence with a focus on the agricultural sector.
Through the creation of an IoT environment (or Hub) and the introduction of big data management, the DIHs of the network ensure the smooth transition of the agri-food sector towards a sustainable future. Throughout the implementation of their services, DIHs adopt a stepwise, tailor-made approach, starting from the challenges and needs of the agri-food companies in their region. If there is a specific need that cannot be answered within the local DIH, the company can access specialised services offered by another DIH in the network.
The investment in the European-wide DIH network has proved to be efficient in removing bottlenecks, preparing the ground for robotic solutions integration and network expansion.
The agROBOfood network has successfully created a community of 92 DIHs, which is expected to grow further by the end of the project and even beyond its lifecycle.
UniLaSalle
Technical University of Kosice
Inercia Digital S.L.
innomine DIH
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What services do DIHs offer to SMEs?
By providing access to technical expertise and testing, as well as the possibility to 'test before invest', DIHs support companies to improve business/production processes, products, or services using robotic technologies.
They also provide innovation services, such as financing advice, training, and skills development that are central to successful digital transformation. Environmental issues are also taken into account, in particular with regard to the use of digital technologies for sustainability and circularity.
DIHs combine the benefits of a regional presence with the opportunities available to a pan-European network. This regional presence leaves them well-placed to provide the services local companies need, through the local language and innovation ecosystem. The European coverage of the network facilitates the exchange of best practices across hubs in different countries as well as the provision of specialised services across regions when the needed skills are not locally available.
Built around a community of highly trained experts, this cutting edge robotic-centric and niche service provides infrastructure, advice and training to agri-business SMEs embarking on their digitalisation journey.
To accelerate the uptake of robotic technologies and ensure the scaling-up of agricultural robotics solutions this robust service portfolio includes:
Skills and training
Ecosystem and Networking opportunities
Test before invest
Support to find investments
If you are looking for support to respond to digital challenges outside the agri-food robotics sector, more information is available through EUs’ Smart Specialisation Platform!
Visit the EUs’ Smart Specialisation PlatformRegional Clusters
The agROBOfood network consists of 92 Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and Competence Centers (CCs) offering digital transformation services to companies in their proximity. All DIHs are aligned with 7 Regional Clusters (RCs), which are led by organizations that are closely related to national or regional agrifood robotics initiatives and funds.
