AI EDIH North Central Bulgaria (ADi4SMEs) and EDIH Digital Innovation Zone (EDIH-DIZ 2.0) in Iași, Romania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cross-border cooperation in digital innovation.
The signed agreement sets the foundation for joint initiatives supporting SMEs, research, and public services in adopting advanced technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, and IoT .
Through this partnership, the two hubs will collaborate on:
- joint projects and pilot initiatives
- training, workshops, and technology demonstrations
- knowledge exchange and matchmaking for SMEs
The two hubs will also collaborate in advocacy efforts to support digital transformation policies at regional, national, and European levels.
The cooperation will run for three years, aiming to enhance innovation capacity and create new opportunities for businesses across both regions. Importantly, the Memorandum reflects a shared commitment rather than a binding legal agreement, allowing both parties the flexibility to innovate and expand their collaboration organically.
This news item has been created with the financial support of the Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation Program 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund under project BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001 -C01 “Accelerated digitalization for SMEs in the Central Region through the creation and development of EDIH.” The Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” bears full responsibility for the content of the document and under no circumstances can it be assumed that this document reflects the official position of the European Union and the managing authority.
