Digital Business Research Group
The Digital Business Research Group supports companies in their digital transformation and competitiveness.
We develop customer-centric and responsible digital solutions in collaboration with businesses, research, and education.
We help companies keep pace with digital development.
Your Partner in Digital Transformation
We help micro and small to medium-sized enterprises harness the opportunities offered by digitalization: from new business models and customer experience development to data utilization, technology pilots, and service design. Our goal is to support companies through every stage of digitalization, from ideation to commercialization.
How You Benefit
- Support for developing new business models and services
- Enhanced competitiveness through data and technology
- Improved digital skills among staff through coaching and training
How We Work
We collaborate closely with businesses, research, and education. We implement projects, pilots, and training programs that deliver concrete results and strengthen regional, national, and international innovation ecosystems.
Results
A Digital Innovation Hub Was Created to Accelerate Business Digitalization
The establishment of a Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) in South Savo has introduced a new collaborative platform that supports companies in their digital transformation.
The operating model and service package developed in the project offer a one-stop-shop for technology testing, business development, funding advice, and networking opportunities.
The DIH brings together regional companies and experts, strengthening competence and competitiveness.
Digital Steps Enhanced Entrepreneurs’ Digital Skills
The project aimed to support the development of digital business in SMEs and promote the use of digital applications. It also sought to boost the growth of regional e-commerce in domestic markets and expand into international markets.
The actions taken improved companies’ capacity for change, particularly by increasing customer insight.
Projects
AI enhanced cross-border archives – ArchXAI
Introduction of nature and culture sites for locals and visitors – INACS
INKA – Strengthening SMEs’ Innovation and Growth Potential in Internationalizing Ecosystems
Sales Frenzy
Coder Workshop
South Savo Data Economy Accelerator: Shared Data as a Joint Success Factor (DAME)
Memory Campus – Towards an international cluster in information management
DIH eSAVO
The South Savo Digital Innovation Hub (DIH eSavo) supports the digitalisation of enterprises in South Savo through a one-stop-shop approach. Our clients include companies in the region as well as digital developers across various sectors. By joining the DIH eSavo Hub, you can strengthen your business development in multiple ways. Membership is free of charge.
On the DIH eSavo website, you will find research and development (R&D) environments that promote digitalisation, as well as projects, events, and a range of services provided by South Savo companies.
Services
DIH ESAVO HUB
INITIAL ASSESMENT
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT ADVISORY
Current news
Digital Archiving Futures event in Mikkeli sparked great interest among information management experts
Our work in pictures
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