Good Practice: Facilitating (Digital) Collaboration Across and Beyond EDIHs

Train the Trainer course on Tuesday 26 August 2025 (11:30-12:30 CEST).

This course will present an exciting initiative developed by EDIH Südwestfalen, aimed at developing an integrated environment where EDIHs can network, exchange documentation and coordinate joint requests across Europe. The first part of the webinar will focus on the structure and functionality of the platform. In the second part, participants will have the opportunity to ask individual questions about the platform.

European Digital Innovation Hubs have been established within the European digital transformation strategy as one of the key components, constantly creating a dynamic and collaborative landscape for technological adoption. However, as each hub operates independently, the absence of a common space for interaction means that opportunities for joint innovation are often missed. To address these challenges, EDIH Südwestfalen has designed and developed a digital platform where hubs can connect, collaborate and share resources.

With the future AI-centred orientation of EDIHs in mind, the platform is also envisioned to extend beyond the EDIH network — for example, by engaging TEFs and AI Factories — to foster strong connections and collaboration across a wider innovation ecosystem. This approach ensures that the platform remains relevant and valuable not only to current EDIHs, but also to emerging stakeholders in AI-driven digital transformation.

Join us on this course to explore how this platform supports not only basic communication, but also robust collaboration through innovative tools that enable EDIHs to work together on complex projects, share resources efficiently, and enhance their overall impact on digital transformation efforts. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about an innovative platform that successfully fosters cross-border collaboration and improves the execution of transnational projects.

Course agenda:

• Overview: Digital Transformation & EDIHs

• Success Story: Digital Platform for EDIH collaboration

  • The story behind the idea for a shared platform

  • Basic structure of the platform and data processing

  • Individual functions in detail

  • Key takeaways

• Questions & answers (participant discussion)

To enrol in and access this course and materials, please visit the eLearning Platform.

Course Provider: EDIH Suedwestfalen