Digital Innovation Value Accelerator 2.0

forthcoming

EDIH DIVA 2.0 is the European Digital Innovation Hub for the Pays de la Loire region, France. Building on the previous EDIH DIVA project (n°101083550), its objective is to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among businesses, public authorities, and associations, with a focus on traditional micro and small enterprises (SMEs), while adapting to varying levels of digital maturity.With a €5.9 million budget over 36 months (805.3 PM), EDIH DIVA 2.0 is structured around three core missions: 1)Raising awareness and providing guidance on data and AI usage, including an AI Help Desk offering support on the AI Act and related ethical regulations 2)Identifying and prioritising organisational needs and challenges related to data and AI 3)Supporting the implementation of digital transformation roadmaps DIVA 2.0 delivers a wide range of services including: AI diagnostics, awareness campaigns on the AI Act and Data Act, a certified training programme for AI Ethics Officers (targeting engineers, project managers, and decision-makers), and an “AI on Demand” catalogue co-developed with European AI Innovation Ecosystems, including the DeployAI. Additional support includes project management and change management assistance aligned with EU legislation. EDIH DIVA 2.0 promotes a human-centric and ethical approach to digital transformation, fully aligned with European values. The consortium includes 8 partners and 1 affiliated entity from the regional innovation ecosystem, bringing together technical centres, research and training organisations, and competitiveness clusters. The EDIH DIVA 2.0 will collaborate with the Digital Transformation Accelerator network and the European AI Innovation Ecosystems, especially the DeployAI platform. Over the next three years, EDIH DIVA 2.0 aims to reach 5,000 organisations, conduct 254 diagnostics, and support 256 companies through “Test Before Invest” activities, including experimentation and access to AI on Demand.