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Initiative overview
Austria hosts three national Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and four European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with support in digital transformation and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). These hubs address the challenge of enabling companies, particularly SMEs, to access the expertise, technology, and infrastructure required to innovate and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
The primary objective of these hubs is to help businesses integrate AI and other digital technologies into their operations. They provide consulting, training, access to testbeds, and practical support for implementing AI applications in areas such as production, logistics, and service delivery. By connecting companies with research institutions, technology providers, and industry experts, the hubs create an environment that fosters innovation and practical experimentation.
Among Austria’s European Digital Innovation Hubs, the AI5Production Hub focuses specifically on AI for manufacturing. Comprising 16 partner institutions in Vienna and Upper Austria, it offers manufacturing companies comprehensive support in digitalisation, including the development of AI-driven production processes, predictive maintenance, and optimization of operational workflows. The hub combines expertise from universities, research centers, and industry partners to provide hands-on guidance and infrastructure for AI adoption.
