Contact Information

Contact Person: Tomislav Plesec
Position: Project Manager
Email: tplese@rk-smrz.hr
Phone: 044 544 930
Website: https://gaming-edih.hr/
LinkedIn: Not specified

AI & Gaming European Digital Innovation Hub

Institution Overview

Acronym EDIH
Short description of the institution and main activities AI & GAMING (JURK) EDIH operates as a one-stop shop and serves as a hub for digitalization and digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector in Central Croatia and the Northern Adriatic region. The EDIH offers the opportunity to integrate various digital technologies into the operations of businesses and public sector institutions, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, gamification, and blockchain.
Website https://gaming-edih.hr/
LinkedIn or other profile Not specified
Year of establishment 2022
Region Pannonian Croatia
County County of Sisak-Moslavina
Municipality/City Sisak
Address Ivana Kukuljevića Sakcinskog 26
Type of organisation Other
Type of organisation other Regional Coordinator of Sisak-Moslavina County
Languages of communication Croatian, English
Geographic scope of activities Regional

Contact for Collaboration

General institutional email for collaboration enquiries Not specified

Primary contact person

Name Tomislav Plesec
Position Project Manager
Email tplese@rk-smrz.hr
Phone 044 544 930

Secondary contact person

Name Sven Dolovčak
Position Junior associate
Email Not specified
Phone 044 544 930
Dedicated industry collaboration / technology transfer unit No

Services and Collaboration

Services available to external partners Prototyping / proof of concept, Feasibility studies
Models of engagement Consultancy, Internships / staff exchange
Pricing / access model Cost-sharing projects
Process for initiating collaboration Not specified

Research and Technical Capacities

Main research fields and areas of expertise AI, gaming, XR
Key equipment, laboratories, or infrastructure available to external partners Simulators, VR, AR, MR, gaming PCs, monitors, peripherals, consoles, sim racing equipment
Accreditation and certification (if applicable) None
Technology Readiness Levels typically reached TRL 4-6 (applied research / prototype)
Computing / digital / AI capabilities (if applicable) Not specified
Intellectual property approach Case-by-case
Existing licensable technologies or patents Not specified
Possibility of None of the above

Sectors and Experience

Primary sector(s) Energy (incl. renewables, energy efficiency), Public sector / smart cities
Main technology domains Artificial Intelligence & data science, Robotics & automation, Advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g. additive manufacturing), Embedded systems / IoT
Experience with industry partners None yet
Number of contract research agreements Not specified
Number of joint R&D projects Not specified
Number of licensing agreements Not specified
Total number of industry collaboration contracts Not specified

Talent and Human Capital

Total number of employees 50
Number of experts available for external collaboration 20
Key skills and disciplines Communication, cooperation, reliability
Languages available for collaboration Croatian only, English
Talent support available Staff training / upskilling
Lifelong learning / professional education Develop tailor-made / custom programmes for industry
Lifelong learning key programmes Not specified
Approximate number of industry participants per year Not specified

Entrepreneurship Support

Target beneficiaries Not specified
Types of support offered Not specified
Approximate number of companies supported per year Not specified
Programme formats Not specified
Typical programme duration Not specified
Sector focus Not specified
Links to financing Not specified

Track Record and Recognition

Participation in international or EU projects Not specified
Membership in networks or partnerships Not specified

Additional Information

Can you support partners in navigating local procedures Yes
Physical space available to external partners Office space