Digital Transformation of Industry

An Innovation Hub devoted to the efficient application of the digital transformation through the implementation of advanced and emerging technologies and approaches in industry.

Digital Transformation of Industry

About this hub

Based at the Technical University of Košice (Slovakia).

 

It focuses on the continuous improvement and open innovation of industrial production and relevant public services through digitalization.

It contributes to sectors such as manufacturing, creative industry, health, among others.

 

Thematic areas

  • Industry 4.0
  • Smart manufacturing
  • Automation and control systems
  • Robotics
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Big data
  • Cloud computing
  • High Performance Computing

Objectives

The Ulysseus Innovation Hub on Digital Transformation of Industry (IH TUKE) at the Technical University of Košice (TUKE) aims to facilitate digital transformation across various industries, aligning with regional research priorities and European challenges. The primary vision is to increase the societal impact and international recognition of TUKE and Ulysseus European University through innovations in digital transformation that address industrial and societal problems by leveraging research infrastructure, an innovation ecosystem, and quality education.

The main objectives are to:

  • Strengthen international research and innovation (R&I) activities,
  • Improve interdisciplinary research quality and technology transfer,
  • Enhance cooperation within the Ulysseus ecosystem,
  • Develop a systematic approach to innovation,
  • Boost the visibility and impact of R&I results, and
  • Develop groundbreaking research to address societal needs

IH TUKE focuses on implementing the Innovation Hub, engaging research teams and stakeholders, supporting start-up/spin-off incubators, facilitating R&I projects, identifying living labs, enhancing the visibility of R&I, and fostering synergies with entities such as European Digital Innovation Hubs, Enterprise Europe Network, and EIT.

IH TUKE is dedicated to accelerating digital transformation, aiming to elevate TUKE and Ulysseus’s influence by fostering innovations that solve industrial and societal challenges through a robust ecosystem and quality education.

Existing facilities & resources

Photo: TUKE

Where we are

The Innovation Hub TUKE (IH TUKE) is located at the University Science Park TECHNICOM at TUKE, acting as a bridge between university potential (teachers, students, researchers), regional innovation ecosystems (industry, research, NGOs, authorities), and the Ulysseus campus. It supports entrepreneurship, collaborates with startup incubators, and contributes to the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH CASSOVIUM). IH TUKE fosters collaborations with regional authorities, industry partners, and universities to drive digital transformation initiatives. 

Photo: TUKE, TECHNICOM

Startup Centre and Incubator

IH TUKE, via USP TECHNICOM, connects academia with industry to nurture startup growth, supporting innovative technologies. The Startup Centre and Incubator TUKE guide young companies by providing expertise, laboratories, and collaborations with experienced entrepreneurs. It plays a crucial role in Slovakia’s startup ecosystem by supporting early-stage and advanced startups, including Nordics.io, StorePredictor, Smart City Group, CeeLabs, and Pulsawork.

Photo: TUKE

IoT LAB

Established in 2017 through TUKE’s collaboration with AT&T, the IoT lab supports the development of Internet of Things solutions. It is used by students and partner companies to prototype new technologies, offering technical equipment, intelligent room management, and a mini kitchen.

Photo: TUKE

SmartTechLab for Industry 4.0

The SmartTechLab, based at the Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies in Prešov, focuses on smart technologies and process digitalization. It features laser profilometers for quality measurement of 3D-printed surfaces and offers remote access.

EDIH CASSOVIUM

European Digital Innovation Hub CASSOVIUM supports SMEs and public sector organisations in Eastern Slovakia on their path to digital transformation. It provides expert consulting, training, access to innovative technologies, and financial support. The consortium is built on the expertise of three leading research and innovation institutions: Technical University of Košice (as consortium coordinator), Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, and the ICT cluster Košice IT Valley. More info.

 

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Satellite projects

ALFALABS

ALFALABS

TrAnsformation pLan For Ai Living Labs Alfa Labs will advance the digital capabilities of higher education in the use of AI and Increase digital transformation of HEIs through the development of digital readiness, resilience and capacity.
COMPASS

COMPASS

Leading Ulysseus to become a European University excellence model through Research and Innovation COMPASS is the flagship for the Ulysseus agenda. Its aim is to build upon this vision by establishing Ulysseus as a model of excellence for research and innovation transformation in line with the shared, integrated, long-term joint strategy of the alliance, boosting synergies between the European Research Area and the European Education Area.
CURATE

CURATE

Co-created student centered incubator programme. Curate “Co-created student centered incubator programme” project will bring together 5 partners of the Ulysseus European University Alliance, to co-create and co-design the Curate Incubator Curriculum and a step-by-step Incubator framework in close collaboration with the Ulysseus Innovation hub ecosystem. 

D2S

D2S

Modernising education through Digital Soft Skills. D2S@Ulysseus focuses on adapting pedagogies and upgrading educators’ digital competencies by harnessing digital technologies for learning. It seeks to equip all learners with digital transversal skills to live, work, learn and thrive in a world increasingly mediated by digital technologies, recognising and validating these skills digitally through Open Badges.
METACOG

METACOG

AI literacy programme for managing disinformation in European societies METACOG strengthens AI literacy to tackle disinformation and fake news by fostering civic engagement and shared values in European societies.
PATH

PATH

PATH Personalised AI Tool for etHical career guidance PATH strengthens Career Guidance Services by developing an ethical AI-powered tool and creating sustainable collaboration links with European stakeholders in career guidance.

RIGO

RIGO

Ready, Immerse and Go!: Immersive VR Experience for International Mobility The main objective is to experiment with virtual reality for the training and development of specific competences of students, trainees and apprentices who wish to undertake international mobility or who simply want to try out these experiences virtually.

Associated Partners

Digital Transformation Partners

Associated Partners are regional and local authorities, businesses, and citizens who participate and contribute to both the Ulysseus long-term mission and to our regional development and to shape the future of the European Higher Education. They are involved in the co-creation and design thinking processes, in the plans and structures and in the programs of activities of Ulysseus.

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