Cyprus DIGital INNovation Hub 2.0

forthcoming

In its next strategic phase of operations, the European Digital Innovation Hub in Cyprus (DiGiNN) builds upon its foundational success and established presence to consolidate its pivotal role and strengthen its capacity to drive the digital transformation of the island, with particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). As Cyprus is on a steady path towards digital maturity growth, despite the challenges highlighted in recent evaluations, the need for an impactful catalyst remains critical. DiGiNN acts as the national one-stop shop for companies and public sector organisations, providing them with an end-to-end experience in their digital transformation journey. This includes coaching and mentoring by reputable experts, access to advanced facilities, including EU AI Innovation Infrastructures, deep technical expertise, help desk support including compliance advice with AI Act, support in finding investments, networking, and accessing innovation ecosystems. We gather the local champions in digital technologies, including all relevant Centres of Excellence, Universities, the CY Digital Security Authority and Technology advisory firms, and partner them with National industrial representation bodies and sectoral associations, thus establishing the direct interface between state-of-the-art offer and broad demand. We collaborate with the most active incubators, to nurture innovative start-ups in the early stages of commercialisation and support them in terms of upskilling, networking, and accessing funds for further development. DiGiNN orchestrates several groups and clusters to ensure that our motto, “Leaving no one behind,” drives our activities. This approach aims to enhance sectoral participation, deepen understanding of AI-driven transformation, and cultivate a sustainable innovation ecosystem by implementing AI-powered initiatives, integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and fostering collaboration across multiple sectors.