IP4FVG-EDIH

IP4FVG – EDIH was established as an evolution and scale-up of the regional digital innovation hub IP4FVG, active since 2018. Through a new set of highly specialized support services, it aims to foster the adoption of digital and green technologies by SMEs and Public Administrations.

Funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU, the project received the European Commission’s “Seal of Excellence” recognition, which enabled access to national funding for Digital Hubs under the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Ministerial Decree of March 10, 2023 – PNRR funds, Mission: 4 – Component: 2 – Investment: 2.3).

As a project partner, LEF will deliver services worth approximately €1 million to SMEs and Public Administrations in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, supporting Lean and Digital transformation initiatives aimed at achieving operational excellence.

Project Objectives

IP4FVG – EDIH builds an ecosystem for digital innovation stakeholders. It provides services to assess digital maturity and test technologies before investment, supports access to funding, and offers training and upskilling programs on digital capabilities. It also promotes collaboration, enabling SMEs and Public Administrations both within and outside the region to access the services and infrastructures of the European EDIH network.

Thanks to a partnership that includes the main regional players of the quadruple helix ecosystem, IP4FVG – EDIH guarantees expertise and services to drive the twin transition — digital and green transformation.

The services are dedicated to companies in the Manufacturing, Agrobiotech, Energy, and Environment sectors, as well as to Public Administrations, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Cybersecurity.

Services

• Technical Audits to assess technology maturity (Assessment)
• Test Before Invest, enabling technology trials at IP4FVG demonstrators and within experimental programs developed with regional universities
• Skills & Training, offering education programs on technologies and their applications
• Access to Finance, providing guidance on funding opportunities for investments
• Consulting on process and product innovation, supporting the adoption of digital and green technologies

Companies interested in accessing these services must submit an expression of interest following the guidelines of the public notice.

Expected Results

The project aims to achieve the following outcomes:

• Strengthen digital transformation processes in SMEs through high-value, specialized services
• Enhance the impact of previous IP4FVG investments and further develop EDIH’s ability to support companies with knowledge transfer, digitalization approaches, training, and workforce skill development
• Consolidate the IP4FVG ecosystem through stronger interaction and engagement with regional SMEs and Public Administrations
• Foster cooperation with other Digital Innovation Hubs and integration within the European EDIH Network

Duration: March 10, 2023 – April 30, 2026