Win-Win European Digital Innovation Hub

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The Win-Win EDIH (WIN2EDIH) is a digital transformation hub providing high added-value services for testing, training, ecosystem networking, and funding support to SMEs, startups, and the public sector in Ukraine. It operates through a dynamic and interconnected ecosystem with access to best European practices and technological players. The hub is strongly committed to becoming a relevant player in the EDIH network and expanding its collaboration outreach to other European regions. The main objective of WIN2EDIH is to enhance the level of digital and green transformation of targeted audience by introducing deep tech solutions and coherent integration into the EU network of EDIHs. WIN2EDIH was established by a consortium representing the Quadruple Helix Model:KNEU, ZPSU & CPNU as the most digitalized educational establishments in the Northern Ukraine. Along with this, public, industry and community sectors are represented by the USF, a public authority with a proven track record of supporting startups through collaborations with ongoing European projects, Vacuum as the sole deep tech supporter in Ukraine and YEP that serves as the centre of the Ukrainian innovation ecosystem. The WIN2EDIH covers Chernihiv, Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions. WIN2EDIH focuses on selected deep tech smart specializations, including Smart Mobility, Manufacturing and Processing, Smart Factories, Food Tech, Education, Public Administration, Energy and Healthcare. The technologies used include HPC, AI, Cybersecurity, Advanced Digital Skills, Automation & Robotics, IoT, Advanced & Additive Manufacturing, VR, Cloud Services, Software Architectures, Internet Services, Applications, and Communication Networks. In terms of alignment with EU programs, WIN2EDIH will be implemented in line with the framework of EU initiatives aimed at fostering digitalization, innovation, and economic growth, such as Sustainable and smart mobility strategy, European Green Deal, Food2030, EU Youth Strategy, ERASMUS+Programm.