Driving Innovation: Insights from the SpinIT Meeting in Sofia on Pilot Validations

The SpinIT partners met in Sofia on 12-13 november 2025 for two energising days of knowledge exchange, practical demonstrations, and stronger collaboration across the Danube Region.

Presentation and discussions took place in the following topics:

Entrepreneurship & Young Innovators

FutureMinds workshops in Croatia and Bulgaria enhanced entrepreneurial competences among students and young professionals, proving that innovation can thrive in any field — including medical education.

AI & Digital Skills for SMEs

Partners from the Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina shared hands-on training in AI and cybersecurity, enabling SMEs to strengthen digital resilience and adopt modern tools safely and effectively.

Industry 4.0 & Smart Processes

Hungary and Serbia presented pilot activities focused on automation, robotics, and applied digital skills, supporting businesses at the early stages of their digital transformation journey.

Education, Leadership & Public Sector Cooperation

Croatia introduced a cross-sector traineeship programme that combines AI, leadership, and EU project development skills, while Romania showcased mentoring as a vital enabler for SME digitalisation.

Cybersecurity Awareness

Slovenia highlighted its CyberSafe pilot, responding to the increasing need for robust digital protection among individuals, companies, and universities.

The meeting concluded with a visit to Sofia Tech Park and a shared outlook toward the next steps: testing pilots across the Danube Region and preparing for the project’s final gathering in Prague.