European Digital Innovation Hub Saarland (phase 2) (Germany)

forthcoming

EDIH Saarland 2 (Germany, predecessor project EDIH Saarland 1 GA101083337) drives the structural transformation of the Saarland region by acting as a catalyst for innovation, with a strong focus on digitalisation and applied AI - particularly in production and office environments. Over the past years, EDIH Saarland has built a powerful regional and cross-border network in the Greater Region (Luxembourg, Wallonia, Grand Est, and Rhineland-Palatinate), working closely with the Enterprise Europe Network and other EDIHs. This cooperation strengthens cross-border collaboration and ensures high-quality services for customers across all four countries. As a one-stop shop, EDIH Saarland 2 offers a customised customer journey, tailored to individual needs. Through targeted events, workshops, matchmaking activities, training, funding advice and hands-on support in digitalisation and AI-Projects, EDIH Saarland 2 contributes directly to improving the digital maturity of businesses and public entities. Beyond its excellent services in the key areas of Test before Invest, Skills and Training, Support to Find Investment, and Innovation Ecosystem, EDIH Saarland 2 places special emphasis on strategic customer management, tailored communication, and guiding customers through the evolving EU AI Innovation Ecosystem. In addition to its well-established collaboration with EEN partners in the Greater Region, EDIH Saarland has actively developed partnerships with key stakeholders throughout the European AI landscape. By combining high-quality services, strong networking, personalised support, and effective outreach, EDIH Saarland delivers a holistic, needs-based approach that creates lasting value. This results in measurable advances in digital maturity for companies, public institutions, employees, and workforces - while fostering the uptake of innovative European digital and AI solutions.