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European Digital Innovation Hubs Network

ORCID

Hub information

EDIH Title

Open Research Creation and Innovation in Digitalization

Geographical scope

Regional

Information

ekajo@fti.edu.al

Description

The Open Research Creation and Innovation in Digitalization (ORCID) project represents a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering digital transformation and innovation in Albania. Centred around the establishment of a European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), ORCID seeks to empower businesses in the domains of electronics, computer sciences, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity (CS).

ORCID's primary objective is to establish an advanced EDIH in Albania, serving as a catalyst for digitalization and innovation within the country's business landscape.

The hub will offer comprehensive support services to businesses, providing access to state-of-the-art technologies, expertise, and tailored solutions to facilitate their digital transformation journey.

ORCID aims to promote a culture of innovation by fostering collaboration between businesses, academia, and the public sector. Through knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and technology development, the project seeks to drive meaningful innovation in targeted sectors.

Coordinator information

Contractual contact information

Genta Rexha
+355 686260839

Operational contact information

Ilir Shinko
+355 67 203 3918

Coordinator address

Sheshi Nënë Tereza 4
1010
Tirana
Albania

Coordinator Business name

Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës

Coordinator Legal name

Market and services

Technologies

Artificial Intelligence & Decision support
4/5
Big data
4/5
Additive manufacturing
5/5
Communication network
5/5
Cybersecurity
4/5
Internet of Things
5/5
Robotics
4/5
Semiconductors and Nanotechnology
3/5
Sensors & Vision Processing Systems
5/5

Sectors

Oideachas
5/5
Déantúsaíocht agus próiseáil
3/5
Cathair Chliste
5/5
Teileachumarsáid
5/5

Services

Innovation management
5/5
Knowledge transfer
5/5
Prototyping
5/5
Smart Specialisation strategies
5/5
Technological innovation
5/5
Technology transfer
4/5

Beneficiaries

Contact Name Role Country Address Business Name Legal Name Participant Type Website
Kejda Nuhu Partner Albania Rr. Frang Bardhi, 1046, Tirana, Albania Barleti University Beneficiary https://umb.edu.al/
Aleksander Xhuvani Partner Albania Sami Frasheri, 1010, Tirana, Albania Barleti Institute for Research and Development Beneficiary https://bird.al/