Alpha-Protein has pioneered an advanced, fully automated factory concept that enables the cultivation and production of protein powder from mealworms. While the company’s primary market is currently the animal feed industry, it has strategic plans to expand into the food industry in the near future. Through its innovative approach, Alpha-Protein is positioning itself as a key player in the...

The healthcare sector is facing unprecedented challenges, driven by an aging population and a growing shortage of skilled labor. As a result, caregivers are experiencing mounting stress and demanding working conditions. To alleviate this burden, there is an urgent need for innovative technologies that can streamline care processes, save time, and enhance the quality of support provided. These...

The Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) are emerging as a fundamental pillar in the industrial renewal that the European Commission is promoting in the current economic context. Among other challenges, the arts industry in the EU is currently facing a specific key challenge, a large amount of data is generated but not leveraged as part of the creative and artistic process. Artists are beginning...

In the healthcare sector, the adoption of new technologies and innovations can be challenging due to the critical nature of patient care and the need for rigorous validation of any new processes or tools. Field testing, therefore, plays a crucial role in mitigating risks by providing a structured and safe environment where technologies can be evaluated under real-world conditions. Field testing is...

EDIHs have different challenges to work for in order to provide the best quality services and assistance to SMEs, PSOs, etc.

EDIHs are especially active at a regional and national scale, closer to the companies in their region. Therefore, the logic brings SMEs to their physically closer EDIH. This is the ideal case, since the EDIH located in the same region can assist better the needs of these SMEs...

Somme Numérique (SN) is a Public Service Organisation (PSO) that is regrouping all the municipalities and communities of the french administrative department (province) Somme, part of the Region Hauts-de-France: Its aim is the mutualisation of skills and pooling common services supporting the digital transformation of all the municipalities and communities, especially the rural ones. It is managed...

The Auslandsösterreicher-Weltbund (AÖWB) aimed to tap into the global potential of Austrians living abroad by identifying innovative ideas and digital solutions that could strengthen their network and services. The challenge was to discover hidden talents and connect with the diaspora to address their needs effectively. This was critical because it would allow AÖWB to evolve into a modern...

Most small- and medium sized manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs) are investing a lot in trying to understand and capitalise on the opportunities offered by novel digital solutions. Hence, implementing digital solutions and reforming business models around novel digital solutions have become key development processes in the era of Industry 4.0. Often, the reformation of business models with the...

In the Netherlands there is a large shortage of refrigeration technicians to do the maintenance of refrigeration systems and perform repairs in case the technology malfunctions or parts need to be replaces. A lot of refrigeration systems are used in hospitals and other business with products which need to be stored at specific temperatures. This makes timely repairs an important element for...

As a result of the Nature Pact of 2013, BIJ12 and the provinces have committed themselves to monitor vegetation in Natura 2000 areas every 12 years – an activity primarily based on fieldwork. However, due to the rapid changes in nature as a result of human influences, scientists advocate a much more frequent analysis. Since the number of ecologists is declining, the current way of monitoring is...