DigiTech 4.0 is joining the European DIH Community Days, where SMEs, mid-caps, stakeholders and DIHs will learn about DIH activities and services, the benefits of digital transformation, and collaboration opportunities.
We`re inviting YOU to meet us at our webinar: “Conquer the challenges of Digital Transformation” on April 15th between 09:30 – 12:30 (CET). The webinar will focus on 3 main problematic areas for SMEs and mid-caps:
– Skills
– Infrastructure
– Access to funding
Our experts will provide everything you need to overcome the challenges: knowledge, know-how, good practices.
Who are the speakers, you may ask?
– Prof. George Todorov from DigiTech 4.0 will speak about the consequences of the lack of skills and competencies; opportunities for skill development and access to infrastructure for product testing, development and validation
– Ivaylo Gueorguiev from European Software Institute CEE will present the use of KANBAN for project management – and how can it be applied specifically in your organization
– Irina Frigioiu from FundingBox will introduce I4MS (ICT Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs) that promotes knowledge exchange, encourages cross-border corporation, and provides access to funding opportunities.
– Paul Peeters from Agoria will share the opportunities for manufacturing SMEs to transform to Factories of the Future supported by ADMA Europe
– Krasimira Shindarova from DigiTech 4.0 will present the support that DigiTech 4.0 offers to Bulgarian SMEs
– Gyulai Tamás from DUTIREG will share the experience and opportunities coming from Hungarian Digital Innovation Hub
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Opening – Welcome speech by prof. Georgi Todorov, DigiTech 4.0 – Introduction video of DIH World |
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| 9:40 – 9:55 | Short introduction of the services provided to Bulgarian SMEs by DigiTech 4.0 |
| 9:55 –10:20 | Digital transformation of Manufacturing SMEs in terms of Skills and Infrastructure Prof. George Todorov, DigiTech 4.0 |
| 10:20 – 10:40 | Using KANBAN for project management Ivaylo Gueorguiev, European Software Institute CEE |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Comfort Break |
| 10:50 – 11:20 | Cascade Funding for digital transformation Irina Frigioiu, I4MS, FundingBox |
| 11:20 – 11:35 | DIH-World Open call overview |
| 11:35 – 11:50 | Transforming manufacturing SMEs with ADMA methodology Paul Peters, Agoria |
| 11:50 – 12:05 | International experience and opportunities Gyulai Tamás, DUTIREG |
| 12:05 – 12:30 | Time for discussion |
Organiser
Name of the DIH Bulgarian Innovation and Technology Hub
133 “Tsarigradsko shosse” Blvd, BIC Izot, floor 2, office 290, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria
DigiTech 4.0 was founded in 2017 in Sofia by ICT Cluster Bulgaria as a lead partner, MOVE.BG and Centre of Excellence from Technical University of Sofia. The consortium’s functionality is enhanced by the 22 supporting organizations – research institutions, business support organizations, research and technology organizations, universities, venture capitalists, technology providers and others. The mission of the hub is to drive digital transformation and smart manufacturing of companies focusing on automotive and mechatronics and ICT sectors in Bulgaria.
The DigiTech 4.0 has sectoral specialization – it is focused to digitize automotive, mechatronics and ICT sectors. Between its main technology areas of specialisation are Internet of Things, flexible and wearable electronics, cyber-physical and embedded systems, man/machine interfaces, CPS and robotics for manufacturing.
Services
The founding partners have carried-out different researches and projects assessing the level of digital technology adoption in Bulgaria. They came to the consensus that Bulgaria is significantly lagging behind other EU countries and the situation needs to be improved. The DIH helps Bulgarian companies to become more competitive by improving their production and business processes through digital technologies.
Based upon the companies’ challenges, DigiTech 4.0 provides SMEs the following services: assessment of readiness for digitization, developing and validation of new solutions, introduction in physical cyber security matters, access to funding and investor readiness services, building innovation capacity through enriching human capital.
Additional information
DigiTech4.0 has the necessary facilities for prototyping, process improvement, product development and testing. It includes: HPC Lab, Intelligent Communication Infrastructures Lab, 3D Creativity and New Products Rapid
Prototyping Lab( leading Lab in Additive Manufacturing in Balkan Area), Micro Nano Lab, Centre of excellence (CETUS). The scientific infrastructure will be a platform for designing and prototyping, validation and certification of industrial solutions and components.