"INNDIH AI CONNECT" INNDIH AI CONNECT - VALENCIA REGION DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB DESCRIPTION INNDIH AI Connect is the continuation and consolidation of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) for the Valencia Region, acting as a specialized "one-stop-shop" to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the public sector adopt digital technologies. This initiative represents a major collaboration between businesses, universities, research centers, and public agencies, all working together to modernize the local economy. While the project focuses heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI), it also provides expertise in robotics, big data, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing. By targeting strategic areas like Advanced Manufacturing and Quality of Life (Health), it ensures that the region's core industries stay competitive in a digital world. As a member of a pan-European network, the project connects Valencia to the latest digital innovations across the continent. OBJECTIVES The mission of INNDIH AI Connect is to establish a technologically advanced productive system in Valencia by fostering the practical use of AI. Its primary goals include: • Consolidating support services to guide local businesses and public administrations through their digital transformation journey. • Integrating Valencia into the European AI ecosystem by building strong links with international AI factories and research facilities. • Strengthening the European network of innovation hubs through new cross-border collaborations and knowledge sharing. • Developing advanced digital skills within the regional workforce to close the existing digital knowledge gap. • Ensuring long-term sustainability for the hub, creating a permanent reference point for digital support in the region through 2030. Project Number: 22500072 Grant Agreement: 101256794 Duration: From 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2028 Coordinated in AIDIMME by: PORTOLES GRIÑAN, LUIS R&D Line: INDUSTRY 4.0 PUBLISHED NEWS general broadcast https://actualidad.aidimme.es/2026/02/18/la-comision-eur (...) PARTNERS AIMPLAS-ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN PLASTIC MATERIALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, INESCOP-TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF FOOTWEAR, CASTELLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ITENE-TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING, TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS, AIDIMME - TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF METALWORKING, FURNITURE, WOOD, PACKAGING AND RELATED PRODUCTS, AICE-ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN CERAMICS, AIJU-ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN THE TOY INDUSTRY, RELATED PRODUCTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, AINIA-ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN THE AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY, AITEX-ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY, VALENCIAN BUSINESS CONFEDERATION, UPV - Polytechnic University of Valencia, Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation of Valencia, Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Valencian Community, ITE - Energy Technology Institute, FEMEVAL - Valencian Metallurgical Business Federation, ITI - Information Technology Institute - COORDINATORREDIT-NETWORK OF TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTES OF THE CV, ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE BUSINESSES OF THE VALENCIAN COMMUNITY, HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH OF THE LA FE HOSPITAL, CLINICAL HOSPITAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CV, FUND.FOMENTO INVEST.SANITARIA Y BIOMEDICA EN LA CV, OFFICIAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, SERVICES AND NAVIGATION OF ALICANTE, GRANT € "Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them." TARGET AUDIENCE AND IMPACT MEASUREMENT 630 Access to the project website 155 Access to news published on own websites. Total Accesses: 785 Objective Sectors by CNAE CNAE: 0161 - Agricultural support activities - No. of target companies: 18 (12 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 0162 - Livestock support activities - No. of target companies: 3 (1 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 24 - Metallurgy; manufacturing of iron, steel and ferroalloy products - No. of target companies: 3 (1 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 25 - Manufacture of metal products, except machinery and equipment - No. of target companies: 1 (0 from the Valencian Community) Objective Sectors by Activity MANUFACTURERS - Number of target companies: 123 (41 of the Valencian Community) TRACTOR COMPANIES Thanks to its support and signature of the "declaration of participation" the project has been funded. COMPANIES DIFFUSION R&D PROJECTS They want to know first-hand the evolution of the project, and its progress to the final result. COMPANIES TRANSFER KNOWLEDGE They will implement technologies, develop strategies or look for new models based on the results.