The attica Hub for the economy of data and devices
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Ahedd aims to develop a digital innovation ecosystem for SMEs, aligning with BDVA's objectives to promote data-driven innovation. Co-founded by NCSR Demokritos and Future Intelligence, Ahedd is enhancing connections within its ecosystem and is committed to digital transformation in the Greek economy. Key priorities include creating a smart campus, building industry partnerships, and providing training and consulting for AI applications.
The attica Hub for the economy of data and devices
- 2. Why we decided to apply for the label ahedd’s mission “to develop and orchestrate a digital innovation ecosystem in order to match the opportunities and challenges that SMEs in the region are faced with” is perfectly in line with BDVA i-spaces objective “to accelerate take up of data driven innovation in commercial sectors”
- 3. As a member of the Labelled i- Spaces Europe-wide federation, ahedd will contribute and benefit from exchanging good practices with the Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH) i-Spaces in all related areas of concern.
- 4. ahedd, is a DIH co-founded by: • NCSR Demokritos (over 700 researchers) • Future Intelligence Ltd (Fint offers innovative telecom engineering products and services in areas of IoT, 4/5Gs and distributed architectures) and it is fully supported and enriched by their Infrastructure Research and Technologies, Services and Impact. NCSR Demokritos ecosystem • Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications • Institute of Biosciences & Applications • Institute of Nuclear & Particle Physics • Institute of Nanosciences & Nanotechnology • Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy and Safety • Lefkippos Technology Park hosting 40 spin offs
- 5. The labelling process The labelling process helped us to focus and structure internal communication links, flow and synergies with: • all Institutes, • 40 spin off SMEs hosted in Demokritos’ Technology Park, • more than 200 business partners and contacts coming from all industry segments, • State Institutions and structures and • top level International Partnerships. NCSR Demokritos ecosystem • Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT) • Institute of Biosciences and Applications • Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics • Institute of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology • Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety • Lefkippos Technology Park hosting 40 spin offs
- 6. As a labelled i-space empowered by Demokritos brand awareness in the Greek society and business environment ahedd builds its position as a trusted business partner to face the critical need for the digital transformation of the Greek economy targeting drastic competitiveness improvement. This message was very positively received by major business partners.
- 7. ahedd 2020 - Priorities 1. Become a “smart” campus living paradigm by using multiple sensors and IoT platforms in various buildings and campus areas such as smart hydrometers, parking sensors, lighting and garbage management and fleet telematics system. • a “showroom” for the community and industry • certify systems’ and platforms’ performance • support new installations and operation
- 8. “Smart campus” Already started the transformation of three existing buildings, of different everyday use, in the context of the recently started NCSR campus renovation program co-funded by the European Investment Bank (48,3 mEuros) Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications - Lab, professional service equivalent Technology Park - Office building hosting 40 spin off companies Administration – Public services equivalent Process data from sensors monitoring: Water & Energy consumption Lighting Diesel tank level Air quality Temperature & humidity Fire detection Tracking assets in space People Counting Motion & Smart lock
- 9. ahedd 2020 - Priorities 2. Build up partnerships with selected key players by industry segment identify their business process needs and assess potential benefit of AI, IoT and Big Data Management solutions. Develop easily adoptable solutions for the needs of individual companies of each segment Recent Examples: • UV disinfection robotic system (Healthcare – Professional Services) • AI empowered legal document classification (Legal – Banking – Insurance – Professional Services) • Digital Governance of corporations and the public sector
- 10. ahedd 2020 - Priorities 3. Industry and public sector training and consulting regarding AI possible use • Expectations and possible benefits • Define the necessary implementation process including possible new job descriptions and adequately qualified personnel • Provide “after sales” support and consulting to train on the job and maximize expected benefits