22.11.2024
On 18 November, the first meeting of the Eastern Ukraine EDIH project consortium took place.
The project aims to increase the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing, agricultural and energy sectors, as well as to promote the development of Smart City solutions for communities in Eastern Ukraine.
The Eastern Ukraine EDIH project consortium brings together the Kharkiv IT Cluster, National Aerospace University ‘Kharkiv Aviation Institute’, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, Kharkiv Office of Reforms, and Cyber Diia platform.
During the meeting, they discussed the main areas of work of the hub and strategies for implementing innovative solutions for businesses and communities within the project.
Eastern Ukraine EDIH (European Digital Innovation Hub) is a new initiative aimed at supporting the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and Smart City sectors of Eastern Ukraine, which will be coordinated by a consortium led by the Kharkiv IT Cluster.
The project envisages the introduction of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, digital twins, AR/VR, and more to support local businesses and communities.
What does Eastern Ukraine EDIH offer:
– Testing before investing – access to experimental platforms to test digital technologies before making significant investments.
– Training and reskilling – short-term and intensive training programs to address the digital skills gap in the region.
– Support in finding investments.
– Networking and access to the innovation ecosystem.
Eastern Ukraine EDIH — driving digital transformation for the recovery and development of Eastern Ukraine.
