Accelerating AI & Robotics Adoption for Industrial SMEs

European Digital Innovation Hub — Finland

Digital Europe Programme STEP Seal Phase 1: 2022–2025 | Phase 2: 2026–2028 Prizztech Oy (coordinator)

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+40%

SME Revenue Growth (€727M)

vs. Finland average +7.8%

+27%

SME Personnel Growth (+2,529)

vs. Finland average +4.4%

3,525

Services Delivered

91% to SMEs

1,653

Companies Served

+ 92 public sector organizations

ESR Assessment (Spring 2025): "Second-top performer among all European EDIHs"

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Test Before Invest

Living labs for SMEs to trial AI, robotics & IoT solutions in real operational settings

AI Strategy Consulting

Digital maturity assessment → tailored AI adoption roadmap → pilot implementation

Skills & Training

Upskilling programs for SME workforce in digital technologies

Access to Finance

EU funding guidance, Sprint funding for POCs (50% EDIH co-funded)

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Electricity, heat, industry, and cities all depend on each other — but nobody has tested how they work together under pressure
We want to build a digital twin — a simulation where we can safely test "what if" scenarios without real-world risk
Step 1: Pick a pilot region, map all energy actors and their connections
Step 2: Build the simulation with real data from energy companies, industry, and municipalities
Step 3: Test crisis scenarios — what breaks, what compensates, how do we make it resilient?

We're looking for international partners

Cross-border EDIH consortium for an EU proposal — especially partners with energy sector expertise, data centers, or cybersecurity focus

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