Orientation and Consultancy

Acquire awareness of new 4.0 enabling technologies;
Managing innovation both endogenously and exogenously (open innovation);
Evaluate the reference markets to understand the degree of innovation to be brought;
Develop feasibility studies;
Develop products and/or services in line with market needs and expectations;
Prepare intellectual property practices;
Evaluate and improve the efficiency of all operational processes;
Receive guidelines on Production 4.0 areas;
Be followed by a dedicated project manager capable of coordinating specific projects and ensuring the implementation of interventions in the areas of advanced manufacturing, supply chain digitalisation, cybersecurity;
Access available financing;
Support you in the launch and development of innovative startups.

SMILE-DIH is a certified Contact Point of the European I4MS network.

Tools and technologies to accelerate digital adoption by manufacturing companies:

Access and participation in the dedicated online community that provides us with valuable content (best practices, methodologies and more)
The possibility of regularly receiving I4MS opportunities, necessary to in turn inform companies, SMEs and public administrations with which we are in contact
The possibility of organizing online events with I4MS experts
Have access to training courses
Priority in hosting workshops on Industry 4.0
The possibility of participating in important online events and activities
The ability to contribute to policy recommendations and discussions
Invite SMEs to benefit from specific dedicated online training
Support for SMEs through the specific I4MS Brokerage System