Project Overview
EDIH NEST (Network for European Security and Trust) is a European Digital Innovation Hub funded under the Digital Europe Programme (EDIH) and implemented within the framework of the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), Mission 4, Component 2 Investment 2.3.
The project is implemented by a consortium of five organizations led by Cyber 4.0, with the objective of supporting companies in their digital and cybersecurity transformation journey through advanced innovation services, testing infrastructures, advisory activities, and access to funding opportunities.
NEST supports enterprises of all sizes particularly SMEs by providing specialized services aimed at strengthening technological resilience, cybersecurity capabilities, and innovation capacity across strategic industrial sectors.
Our Role & Contribution
As a consortium member, INNOVA delivers specialized digital innovation services focused on technology transfer, cybersecurity innovation, and business growth support for SMEs and innovative enterprises.
Our contribution includes:
- Technology maturity assessment and innovation readiness evaluation
- Development, testing, and validation of innovative digital solutions
- Support for access to regional, national, and European funding opportunities
- Advisory on intellectual property valorisation and patent strategies
- Internationalization support and innovation scaling activities
- Strategic consulting for digital transformation and cybersecurity adoption
Through its multidisciplinary expertise, INNOVA helps companies accelerate innovation while improving competitiveness and technological resilience.
The Challenge
European SMEs are increasingly exposed to cybersecurity risks and digital transformation challenges, while often lacking the resources, expertise, and infrastructure necessary to adopt advanced digital technologies securely.
Key barriers include:
- Limited cybersecurity readiness and compliance capabilities
- Difficulties accessing testing and prototyping infrastructures
- Low awareness of emerging digital technologies
- Limited access to innovation financing and technology transfer services
EDIH NEST addresses these challenges by creating an integrated innovation ecosystem capable of supporting companies throughout their digital transformation process.
Consultation Process
Impact & Results
EDIH NEST strengthens the cybersecurity and innovation capacity of European enterprises by:
- accelerating digital transformation processes,
- improving cybersecurity preparedness and resilience,
- supporting the adoption of emerging technologies,
- facilitating innovation funding and technology transfer opportunities,
- enabling SMEs to become more competitive in international markets.
The initiative contributes to building a more secure, innovative, and digitally resilient European industrial ecosystem.
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