Official opening of AI EDIH’s laboratories

The laboratories of the project “Accelerated digitalization for SMEs in the North-Central region through the creation and development of a European Digital Innovation Hub”, implemented by the Regional Innovation Centre “Ambitious Gabrovo”, whose partner is the Dimitar A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, were officially opened.

The event was attended by the  project partners – the Economic Academy ”Dimitar A. Tsenov“ – Svishtov, the  University of Veliko Tarnovo “St. Sv. Cyril and Methodius“, the National  Military University ”Vasil Levski“, the Regional Administration of Razgrad and  ”Tinosaur” Foundation, as well as representatives of Gabrovo Municipality,  Gabrovo Regional Administration and the Ministry of Innovation and Growth.

The labs will give enterprises  the opportunity to experiment with new technologies before investing real  money, thus reducing risk and increasing the efficiency of digital  transformation.

This is a key step towards  increasing the digital maturity and competitiveness of SMEs. Access to advanced  technologies and training will promote sustainable growth and open new horizons  for innovation in Gabrovo, supporting the region’s vision “From an industrial  past to a digital future”.
As part of the project, a contact  point will be established at the Tsenov Academy of Economics. Through this  contact point, companies will receive consultations and referrals to specific  services, including testing before investing, digital skills training,  investment sourcing support, networking, and access to innovation ecosystems.
This project represents another  step toward closer cooperation between the university and business community in  achieving sustainable growth and digital transformation.

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Project  BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001-C01 "Accelerated digitalization for SMEs in the NC  region through the creation and development of EDIH", funded by Programme  "Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation"  2021-2027, co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional  Development Fund.