EDIH stands for European Digital Innovation Hubs, the equivalent of Slovakia’s ECDI (European Centres for Digital Innovation).
EDIHs are contact points formed by independent organizations or consortia with a shared mission: to support companies and institutions in their digital and technological development, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of cities, regions, and countries.
The role of EDIHs is to provide a range of services including consulting, training, testing of new technologies and innovations, data access, collaboration with other organizations, and support for the transition to digital solutions.
In essence, EDIH CASSOVIUM is a specific consortium within the ECDI initiative, supported and co-funded by the European Union, aiming to boost the digital competitiveness of enterprises and institutions.
The EDIH Network is coordinated through the Digital Transformation Accelerator (DTA), which, in cooperation with the European Commission, creates opportunities for interaction and collaboration among EDIHs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the public sector.
SMEs stands for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. These businesses represent a vital part of the economy in many countries and possess specific characteristics that distinguish them from large corporations and enterprises.
SMEs are generally classified based on criteria such as the number of employees, turnover, net profit, or other financial indicators. These criteria may vary depending on the country and economic sector.
Digital transformation is a process implemented by organizations and companies to leverage modern digital technologies for improving and innovating their business processes, services, products, and overall strategy.
This transformation involves changing the way organizations operate to become more efficient, competitive, and responsive to rapid changes in today’s world.
Digitalization also enables the creation of new products and services, as well as the development of new business models.
As a consortium made up of three members, our team operates from multiple locations. EDIH CASSOVIUM is officially based at the campus of the Technical University of Košice, specifically in the University Science Park TECHNICOM, located at Němcovej 5, 040 01 Košice. We are also happy to support you in the digital transformation of your business or organization at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, at Šrobárova 2, Košice.
Our goal is to support small and medium-sized enterprises as well as the public sector.
We aim to improve internal processes through digital transformation and innovation. Our services are intended for various entities from the business and research sectors that are interested in leveraging digital technologies.
Typical applicants include:
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Primary and secondary schools, research institutions, and universities
Startups and public institutions
Other relevant organizations and associations
EDIH helps companies and institutions improve their performance and competitiveness.
We focus on supporting the adoption of applied technologies such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, enhanced cybersecurity, and more.
We offer small and medium-sized enterprises the opportunity to test and experiment, access technologies and infrastructure, receive assistance in obtaining additional financial support, and improve the digital skills of their employees.
We offer a portfolio of services that require consultation with our experts.
Examples of such services include data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, implementation of energy-efficient solutions, robotics, automation services, cybersecurity, and training or upskilling of employees.
You can find a full catalogue of the services we offer on our website:
The EDIH CASSOVIUM project is supported by the Digital Europe Programme and the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
The de minimis scheme is a form of state aid granted to small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors. It is based on the assumption that aid below a certain threshold does not distort trade or competition within the European Union.
The total amount of aid granted under this scheme may not exceed EUR 200,000 over a period of the last three years.
The process of using EDIH CASSOVIUM services may vary depending on the type of services requested by the organization or business. However, the following general steps apply:
Step 1: Initial communication regarding the appropriate service. A catalogue of services is available on our website. Feel free to browse the services we offer as part of digitalization support for companies. If you are unsure which service would be suitable for your company or organization, do not hesitate to contact us. After submitting the contact form, a representative of EDIH CASSOVIUM will reach out to you.
Step 2: Service request based on the current call.
Step 3: Entity verification (including de minimis). The process includes verification of your organization, including the de minimis aid aspect.
Step 4: Detailed communication regarding the selected service. Services may include, for example, training, testing of new solutions, and other activities aimed at achieving your goals.
Step 5: Signing of the service agreement.
Step 6: Actual provision of the contracted service. This step involves the implementation of the agreed services.
Step 7: Assessment of digital maturity and feedback. After implementation, there is a monitoring and evaluation phase to assess whether the defined goals have been achieved, how the company is progressing in applying digital transformation, and what results have been gained through collaboration with EDIH CASSOVIUM.
Yes, we will regularly inform you about our planned events as well as nearby events focused on innovation, automation, or other topics related to digital transformation. You can also find this information on our website and on EDIH CASSOVIUM’s social media channels.
We are also present on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also read about us on the portal edihslovensko.sk, which brings together all five Slovak innovation hubs.
