Confapi Digital Innovation Hub

Italy: Lazio

Overview

Confapi Digital Innovation Hub Confapi is part of the Italian national Industry 4.0 network.  It is a no profit organization which aims at supporting SMEs in implementing Industry 4.0 in order to  increase their competitiveness both nationally and internationally. Confapi Digital Innovation Hub Confapi has the task of spreading the culture, knowledge and enabling technologies, through a series of innovative activities and services aimed at the digital transformation of businesses, technology transfer, innovation and research. It is an important project for the entire system and affects all associations in the national territory. Confapi Digital Innovation Hub Confapi boasts partnerships with prestigious public and private entities operating in research and technology transfer (universities, innovation clusters, research centers, technology consortia), which have collaborative relationships with Confapi at national level and local level through territorial associations.

The main important activities of Confapi DIH are to:

 spread the culture and knowledge on Industry  4.0 technologies
enhance the network and the sharing of experiences between entrepreneurs in the areas of digital transformation
encourage collaboration between Small and Medium-sized Industries and local Research and Innovation networks
support access to facilities and laboratories where companies can test technologies which have been introduced within the company
Orient SMEs towards managerial training and qualified company staff
Promote training courses on sector-specific advanced skills
design and implement, in the domain of new technologies, services and higher, initial and continuous, open and remote training programs
carry out training activities for entrepreneurs and managers on soft skills, with an interdisciplinary approach to digital transformation
support entrepreneurs to evaluate digital marketing tools
offer advice to companies to access facilitation measures to dedicate an intervention in the Enterprise 4.0 key.
promote cooperation between the world of research (Competence Center, Universities, Research Centers, Innovative Companies, ...) and the world of SMEs
support companies in the planning of Innovative Investments
develop and maintain contacts and coordinate DIH Confapi's activities with other companies, research centers, consortia, associations, business networks, national and international bodies
analyze and identify new business opportunities in the new technologies sector
act as the reference center for the collection and dissemination of information and technical proposals in the interest of SMEs, of advanced technology products and services in the domain of new technologies
organize seminars, conferences and other events at national and international level in the domain of technology, of a popular and / or educational nature, also with the aim of promoting the image of the company at national and international level

 

  Digital technologies.

Sectors
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products - Manufacture of electrical equipment - Manufacture of leather and related products - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products - Manufacture of paper and paper products - Printing and reproduction of recorded media - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products - Manufacture of textiles - Manufacture of other transport equipment - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials - Mining and quarrying - Mining of coal and lignite - Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas - Mining of metal ores - Other mining and quarrying - Mining support service activities - Other services activities - Activities of membership organisations - Repair of computers and personal and household goods - Other personal service activities - Other manufacturing - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security - Real estate activities - Professional, scientific and technical activities - Legal and accounting activities - Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities - Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis - Scientific research and development - Advertising and market research - Other professional, scientific and technical activities - Veterinary activities - Administrative and support service activities - Rental and leasing activities - Employment activities - Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities - Security and investigation activities - Services to buildings and landscape activities - Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
Technology
Cyber physical systems - Robotics - Internet of things - Artificial intelligence - Interaction technologies - Cyber security - Big data, data analytics, data handling - Virtual, augmented and extended reality - Simulation, modelling and digital twins - Cloud computing - Additive manufacturing - Logistics - Internet services
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