DIH HIVE (Hub for Innovations in Virtual Environment)

Czechia: South-West (Czechia)

Overview

DIH HIVE covers mainly Pilsen Region and Karlovy Vary Region. Strategic target of DIH HIVE is to help with the comprehensive implementation of the digitalization of the economy in the region and to have a visible physical presence, working closely and successfully with other actors (universities and RTOs, chambers of commerce, training centres, SMEs and other companies, supply chains, consultants, etc.) as an important partner of a regional ecosystem. University of West Bohemia (UWB) as a founding member of the DIH HIVE is the main knowledge disseminator in the region. With its 9 faculties, 2 research institutes and the European Center of Excellence it has the capacity to cover technological as well as business issues. All of faculties and research institutes have a wide range of technologically oriented working facilities for prototyping, process improvement, product development and testing. An important activity of the university is the transfer of knowledge, cooperation with companies and the support of innovation. UWB is one of the founding members of the CESNET backbone network in the Czech Republic. CESNET operates and develops the national e-infrastructure for science, research and education which encompasses a computer network, computational grids, data storage and collaborative environment. The other research partner is the COMTES FHT company an organisation which provides research and development services in the field of metallic materials and introduces new forming and heat treatment processes, mainly in key sectors comprising the engineering, automotive and power industries. The support for business and its innovation is ensured also by other hub partners. BIC Plzeň – Business and Innovation Centre has supported the establishment and development of innovative new businesses in the Pilsen region since 1992. It acts within international networks that support business and innovation, working in partnership with numerous other partners at the regional, national and international levels. BIC Plzeň is a member of European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN) and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). BIC Plzeň also supports the operation of the Science and Technology Park which has a main role of regional incubator for starting companies. The strong linkage to policy development is ensured by the Regional Development Agency of the Pilsen Region (RDA) and the Business Development Agency of Karlovy Vary Region (KARP) which are the leading agencies responsible for the regional RIS3 strategy implementation. All those organisations have a wide experience in organisation of conferences, workshops, seminars, networking, exchange of knowledge, exchange of experts, etc. Digital technologies.

Sectors
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply - Water supply; sewerage; waste managment and remediation activities - Water collection, treatment and supply - Sewerage - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery - Remediation activities and other waste management services - Financial and insurance activities - Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding - Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security - Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities - Accommodation and food service activities - Accommodation - Food and beverage service activities - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products - Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products - Manufacture of electrical equipment - Manufacture of food products - Manufacture of beverages - Manufacture of tobacco products - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials - 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 - Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles - Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Technology
Sensory systems - Cyber physical systems - Robotics - Internet of things - Artificial intelligence - Mobility & Location based technologies - Interaction technologies - Advanced, or high performance computing - Big data, data analytics, data handling - Virtual, augmented and extended reality - Simulation, modelling and digital twins - Gamification - Software as a service and service architectures - Additive manufacturing - Logistics - Internet services