Hub information
EDIH Title
Digital Innovation Unit
Information
Description
The Digital Innovation Unit (DIU) is a leading-edge hub in Albania, fostering digital transformation by supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. DIU provides a broad spectrum of digitalization services, technology training, networking opportunities, and a dedicated space to test innovations. The unit focuses on key digital domains including Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Programming, Data Science, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Animation, and Robotics, ensuring companies increase efficiency, optimize resources, and enhance profitability.
Coordinator information
Coordinator address
DESHMORET E 4 SHKURTIT
1001
Tirana
Albania
Coordinator Business name
Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation
Coordinator Legal name
Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation
Coordinator department
Department
Directorate of Project Conception and Feasibility for Economic Development, Culture and Innovation Issues
Market and services
Technologies
Artificial Intelligence & Decision support
5/5
Cybersecurity
5/5
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
4/5
Cloud Services
3/5
Internet of Things
4/5
Software Architectures
5/5
Virtual Reality
4/5
Robotics
4/5
Sectors
Onderwijs
5/5
Financieel
4/5
Productie en verwerking
5/5
Openbaar bestuur
5/5
Detailhandel, groothandel of distributie
4/5
Slimme stad
5/5
Vervoer & mobiliteit
4/5
Gezondheidszorg
4/5
Services
SME support
5/5
Technological innovation
5/5
Technology transfer
4/5
Vocational training
5/5
Prototyping
4/5
Ecosystem building
4/5
Innovation management
5/5
Beneficiaries
| Contact Name | Role | Country | Address | Business Name | Legal Name | Participant Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Partner | European University of Tirana (UET) | European University of Tirana | |||
| - | Partner | Bashkia Korçë (MoK) | Municipality of Korçë | |||
| - | Partner | Qendra Piramida | Pyramid Center | |||
| - | Partner | Fondacioni Vodafone Albania (FVA) | Vodafone Albania Foundation | |||
| - | Partner | Bashkia Tiranë (MoT) | Municipality of Tirana | |||
| - | Partner | OuterLynx | OuterLynx Technologies | |||
| - | Partner | Qendra PROTIK | PROTIK Innovation Center |