Focus on digital innovation

SRIP GoDigital is designed as a platform to strengthen the ICT sector. The aim is to bring industry leaders together to think about the future and help create a more connected and innovative business environment in the ICT sector. Your involvement is important because your insights and expertise will add weight to decisions and ensure that they are in the best interests of our collective development.

Strategic Development Innovation Partnership (SRIP) GoDigital is a new development step to strengthen the ICT sector and the opportunity to better support ZIT members in the development of innovative digital services and products. Our task is to bundle research and innovation capacities and investments for the development and marketing of sophisticated, comprehensive and integrated digital services and products/solutions in dialogue with members and political decision-makers.

SRIP GoDigital strengthens research, development and innovation cooperation in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) between small, medium and large enterprises, knowledge institutions and other actors of the RRI ecosystem as well as policy makers in the context of sustainable smart specialisation of Slovenia.

Mission

The mission of SRIP GoDigital is to foster innovation and connect companies and knowledge institutions in the context of smart specialisation in order to jointly develop and commercialise services and products with high innovation and market potential, strengthen the international competitiveness of Slovenian ICT companies, develop advanced digital skills of ICT professionals and support the green transition. The partnership aims to create high-quality jobs and promote economic growth:

- Strengthen research, development and innovation capacities in the ICT sector with a focus on collaboration between companies, knowledge institutions and the state.

- Developing and commercialising sophisticated, comprehensive and integrated products and services through technological digital innovation.

- Supporting the green transition and sustainable development through the use of ICT solutions for resource optimisation, energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction.

- Strengthening the advanced competences of ICT experts and entrepreneurship.

- Promoting the international competitiveness of Slovenian ICT companies through development projects, internationalisation and joint appearances on foreign markets.

- Building strong vertical and horizontal connections between SRIP members to develop innovative technological solutions and new business models.

- Support the integration of digital transformative technologies, solutions and services in all focus areas of Smart Specialisation.

- Collaboration with key players in the RRI ecosystem and policy makers.

- Propose development projects from related actors to help Slovenia's development breakthrough.

Strategy

SRIP GoDigital's strategy is based on innovation, collaboration and openness. Focusing on the five-spiral innovation, which encompasses business, science, politics, civil society and the environment, the partnership promotes comprehensive innovation approaches that address societal challenges, drive technological development and contribute to sustainability goals.

Continuous entrepreneurial discovery is a key process in the SRIP GoDigital, which aims to identify opportunities for innovation and the development of products with high innovation and market potential in areas where Slovenia has a competitive advantage. The focus is on identifying market opportunities and networking for the development of new technologies and solutions that respond to the needs and challenges of industry and society. All stakeholders are involved in this process - from companies, start-ups and research institutions to universities and other organisations. The aim is to create an environment that fosters collaboration, the exchange of knowledge and resources and accelerates innovation, which contributes to greater competitiveness and economic growth. Entrepreneurial discovery enables SRIP GoDigital members to be at the forefront of digital innovation while strengthening the Slovenian digital transformation ecosystem.

Focus areas

SRIP GoDigital focuses on key transformative areas in the ICT sector that form the basis for the development of innovative digital technology solutions that contribute to digital transformation and sustainable development:

- Digital Economy,

- Data economy,

- Destination Earth and Space,

- Digital solutions for the green and digital transition "Fit4Green"

- Digital infrastructures of the future.

- The product focus is supported by transformative digital technologies:

- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

- Internet of Things, embedded systems and sensors

- GIS-T

- Cybersecurity

As part of the continuous process of entrepreneurial discovery, innovation potentials are identified and product orientations and technologies are aligned with global trends and innovation and market potentials. Join us too. For more information, write to srip.godigital@gzs.si

Action Plan

The SRIP GoDigital Action Plan defines focus areas, product lines and technologies with high market potential, in areas where Slovenia has a competitive advantage, as well as activities and projects that the partnership will implement to achieve its goals. It includes the development of new member technologies, support for start-ups and innovative companies, the establishment of effective mechanisms for knowledge and technology transfer and participation in national and international research and innovation projects. Specific goals and activities

- Implementation of training and further education measures: Improving the competences of ICT professionals.

- Building links for the development of joint projects and innovations: with the aim of developing new products, services and business models that contribute to digital transformation and the green transition.

- Creating synergies and networking: between members to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and joint appearances on international markets.

- Support for start-ups and innovative companies: through mentoring, funding and access to research infrastructure and market opportunities

These objectives aim to improve the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy through technological development and innovation in the ICT sector. The revision of the SRIP GoDigital Action Plan is planned for September 2024. To prepare the action plan, a process of entrepreneurial discovery is taking place, in which you can participate and influence the definition of focus areas, product waste and technologies in the S5 application area, the Horizontal Information and Communication Technology Network (HOM ICT) operated by SRIP GoDigital. For more information write to srip.godigital@gzs.si