Mittelstand Digital Congress 2025

AI and cybersecurity – what SMEs, start-ups and crafts need to know now

Artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity – two key topics that move SMEs and open up new opportunities.
But what exactly does the AI Regulation, NIS2 and Cyber Resilience Act mean for SMEs? How to use AI safely and confidently in the companyeveryday life?
Answers will be available at the SME Digital Congress on November 13, 2025 in Berlin. Look forward to inspiring insights, practical knowledge sessions, and direct networking opportunities with experts in digitalization, AI, and cybersecurity.

Take off digitally in September: our events for SMEs and Public Administrations

Summer is coming to an end – time to get started again. For many companies and administrations, September is the month of planning and realignment: strategies for the coming year are developed, new projects are initiated and fresh impulses are collected.

Part 2 - Digital Workshop Series

Discover our digital workshop series - part 2: compact insights, practical know-how and valuable exchange!

Czech delegation in Cottbus

On June 25, 2025, EDIH pro_digital hosted an inspiring day with a delegation from the Czech Republic.

Website Accessibility Going Mandatory: SME Guide for 2025

Women's Health Day – How AI can revolutionize medical care

Rural areas often lack medical resources – digital apps and artificial intelligence can help here! Find out how digital tools support women and which AI solutions are already being used successfully.

Opportunities for SMEs through smart regulation

Europe is paving the way for future-oriented AI use! Thanks to advanced regulations and targeted support, SMEs are given optimal conditions to use AI technologies safely and efficiently.

Brandenburg AI Landpartie 2025 | Day 2 | AI and Creative Industries

How AI is changing the creative industry. Two hours of exchange and new perspectives.

EU AI Act: Opportunities and Challenges for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Europe

It is now crucial for SMEs in Brandenburg to understand the impact of the EU AI Act on their work processes and to take timely action.

Social media marketing

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing marketing - from copywriting to data analysis to content personalization. Discover in our article how AI can automate processes, optimize strategies, and improve the customer experience.

Start Up Spotlight Brandenburg: UniRents

At this point, we will be presenting exciting start-ups from Brandenburg in the next few weeks. We also want to contribute to networking and matchmaking of search queries. Enjoy reading these inspiring company insights!

UniRents: Everyday products rental service for exchange students
Spotlight interview with UniRents founder Davide Senigalliesi. By renting everyday products, UniRents saves unnecessary waste and makes it easier for exchange students to get started in the Brandenburg/Berlin area. With his idea, Davide is supporting the EU goals for the circular economy, sustainability in cities and municipalities, climate protection and zero waste!

Celebrate success together: Two new badges achieved at the EDIH Network!

We would like to share our success with great pleasure: our team has reached the third badge level both in the "Networking and access to innovation ecosystems" service and in the "Training and skills development" of the EDIH Network!

Spotlight Startup Brandenburg: Innovative startup heatshape revolutionizes metalworking

At this point, we will be presenting exciting start-ups from Brandenburg in the next few weeks. We also want to contribute to networking and matchmaking of search queries. Enjoy reading these inspiring company insights!

heatshape: AI and simulations rethought
In the world of metalworkingtion, the young startup heatshape is setting new standards. With its innovative AI agent integrating Finite Element Simulation (FES), heatshape offers a state-of-the-art solution that makes the entire metalworking process more efficient, cost-effective and accessible. This interview with Dr.-Ing. Anton Evdokimov, one of the creative minds behind heatshape, gives an exciting introductionlick into their technology and vision.

AI Fairness - How AI Affects Our Everyday Life

Artificial intelligence models are increasingly being used in key decisions, such as hiring, judicial risk assessments, and credit scoring. Existing and even reinforcing biases often emerge through the training data in the algorithms, as research can show. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, it is crucial to ensure that these technologies work fairly and equitably. But what exactly is AI fairness, and why is it important? - Article by AI researcher Shih-Chi Ma

EDIH pro_digital receives research and transfer award from TH Wildau

It is with great joy and gratitude that we can announce that the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) – pro_digital has been awarded the prestigious Research and Transfer Award at the festive opening of the 14th Science Week at TH Wildau. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in the categoriese "transfer-oriented service" and is a significant recognition of our commitment to digital change in Brandenburg.

Spotlight Startup Brandenburg: snipKI - revolutionizing the workplace with the AI learning platform

At this point, we will be presenting exciting start-ups from Brandenburg in the next few weeks. We also want to contribute to networking and matchmaking of search queries. Enjoy reading these inspiring company insights!

snipKI is an innovative learning platform that specializes in practical and applicable learning content related to artificial intelligence (AI). The platform offers new, curated tools and use cases every day, which are taught in short video tutorials known as "snips". These snips are suitable for all levels of knowledge and enable users to integrate AI tools into their everyday work in a safe and practical way

Future technologies for SMEs: Rapid prototyping and 3D printing in use

We are pleased to announce of our free workshop on rapid prototyping and 3D printing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This workshop provides you with the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest technologies to reduce production times and costs and improve innovation cycles.

Offers in spring: your chance for further training and networking!

Spring is just around the corner, and we've prepared an exciting program for March that includes free workshops on cloud technology, artificial intelligence, rapid prototyping, and chatbots. Whether online or on site in Wildau, Cottbus and Spremberg – there is something for everyone!
 

Review of Connected Health Brandenburg 2025

At the Connected Health Brandenburg 2025 (CHB25) on the campus of the University of Potsdam, we gained exciting insights into the current challenges of digitisation in the healthcare sector. We were particularly impressed by the variety of creative and dynamic approaches to successfully master them. More than 220 participants were on site!

Calliscribe: Handwritten Messages in the Digital Age!

At this point, we will be presenting exciting start-ups from Brandenburg in the next few weeks. We also want to contribute to networking and matchmaking of search queries. Enjoy reading these inspiring company insights!

Gordon Lutz, founder of Calliscribe, offers companies a unique way to create personalizedto create written messages and thus achieve deeper customer loyalty. Discover how technology and authenticity merge to attract the attention and loyalty of your customers.

SPOTLIGHT startups from Brandenburg: D. Zeise

At this point, we will be presenting exciting start-ups from Brandenburg in the next few weeks. We also want to contribute to networking and matchmaking of search queries. Enjoy reading these inspiring company insights!

Dominique Zeise has not only founded a start-up under his name, but is also looking for new cooperations and always busy creating new topics and courses for his platform.

Digital workshop series

Discover our new digital workshop series: compact insights, practical know-how and valuable exchange!

EDIH pro_digital at Entrepreneurship Barcamp

We are delighted to be a guest speaker at the upcoming Entrepreneurship Bar Camp. This event is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has an idea, wants to start their own business, or wants to overcome existing challenges.

5G day at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

🚀 Innovations in Lusatia - EDIH pro_digital at the 5G day at the Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg!

That was 2024 with EDIH pro_digital

A successful year for EDIH pro_digital in Brandenburg: Our milestones and a heartfelt thank you!

Cybersecurity for SMEs and public authorities in Brandenburg: Your security is our priority

In today's digital world, cybersecurity is a crucial factor for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Especially in Brandenburg, where SMEs make up a significant part of the economy, it is essential to protect against cyber attacks and data loss.

Digital knowledge management for your day-to-day business: a guide for SMEs and authorities

In today's digitized world, knowledge is one of the most valuable raw materials for companies and authorities. In order to remain competitive in an ever-changing market, organizations need to optimize their processes and train their employees in how to use digital knowledge. The training "Digital knowledge management for your day-to-day business" by EDIH pro_digital offers the perfect solution. In this blog post, you will learn why this training is beneficial not only for employees, but also for the entire organization.

Obituary of Benjamin Fabian

We mourn the loss of our esteemed colleague and great scientist Prof. Benjamin Fabian.

EDIH Network Summit Brussels 2024

The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) Summit 2024, held in Brussels, was a pivotal event that brought together digital innovation leaders from across Europe. This year's summit provided an enriching platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning focused on advancing digital transformation for SMEs, public sector organizations (PSOs), and startups. With representatives from EDIH networks, including our very own Huyen Nguyen, Tobias Pradel, and Ramila Amirikas, the summit was a testament to the power of innovation-driven cooperation.

AI evening in Spremberg – A glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence

Last week, on November 14th, a small but very interested group gathered at the Kreisvolksschule Spremberg to learn more about the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI). The lecture by Martin Lautsch (employee at BTU C-S, EDIH pro_digital and iCampus) was able to explain the topic charmingly and in an understandable, exciting way for beginners.

Partner event "JTF funding programme"

JTF funding programme - 75% subsidy for companies


Since 16.08.2023, it has been possible for the commercial sector to receive funding for the development of its own company via a new funding programme. The basis for this is the JTF (Just Transition Fund).

Corporate succession for Brandenburg

Shaping the future together: Matchmaking inspires participants at TH Wildau

EDIH pro_digital meets AIRE in Tallinn

The EDIH network and intensive partnerships with neighbouring EDIHs give us the opportunity to expand and refine our expertise and thus our offerings for SMEs and public institutions.

Smart Business Festival in Prague

Gathering of European EDIHs to strengthen collaborations.

Final STAR*PARADE 2024

Grand finale of the first STAR*PARADE in Cottbus

International award for regional and social commitment

Triple E Awards Prize for Luckenwalde University Presence Office

Award for ViNN:Lab – Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2030

Interview with experts from the EDIH pro_digital in the Märkische Oderzeitung

Martin Lautsch of EDIH pro_digital gave an insightful interview to the Märkische Oderzeitung. In it, he talks about the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field.

Podcast "SME in the spotlight"

Podcast alert!
Dear SME entrepreneurs, pay attention! We are looking for you for our brand new podcast series.

UIIN Conference Madrid

Our colleague Marko Bahle will give a lecture at the upcoming UIIN Conference in Madrid. His talk will cover the paper titled “Navigating Startup Success - The Inno Radar's Role in Streamlining Academic Incubation.”

Balttechnika

We are at Balttechnika with our colleagues Jörg Reiff-Stephan from EDIH pro_digital, Volker Wittpahl from the Institute of Innovation and Technology in Berlin, Audrius Senulis and Mindaugas Kurmis from the University of Klaipeda in Lithuania.

Success Story - Gas Grün GmbH

Gas Grün GmbH is a leading startup in the business of providing innovative decentralized biogas plants, with the accommodation of a complete energy production system from biomass in just a container. It is situated in the region of Brandenburg, Germany, well within the geographical location and outreach of our EDIH.

Why invest in digital, innovative technologies?

We are often asked: "Why should we invest in digitisation?" Our answer is always the same: Because it's worth it!

Inno Radar - Discover the innovations of the future

With the Inno Radar app, you can collect, evaluate and communicate the latest technologies, trends and more and assess their relevance for your projects. Ideal for technology scouts and boundary tensioners!

Conference: The German-Polish border area: "Economic cooperation between vision and reality

Symposium and panel discussion with entrepreneurs (SMEs), multipliers of economic development, municipal administrations and scientific institutions in the German-Polish border region.

New: Knowledge Management course is coming soon

We have tinkered and developed a brand new training workshop on digital knowledge management both within your own company and towards your customers and suppliers.

Digital check with the DMA tool

Digital maturity – what is it? Is your company prepared for the digital revolution?

Infosfera Magazine Interview

Our new Partner Enterprise Europe Network ENN BB

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) operates worldwide and supports companies with international ambitions.