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Fieldlabs: explore, test, develop

Not every challenge has a ready-made solution immediately available. Do you need a customized solution for your company? Our Fieldlabs are eager to work with your innovation. Fieldlabs are practical environments in which companies and educational or knowledge institutions develop, test, and implement targeted solutions. This is where your innovation comes to life, allowing you to test your application.

Through this, we help you discover technology solutions before you have to invest in them on a large scale. We refer to this approach as ‘Test Before Invest’.

Fieldlabs affiliated with us

RoboHouse

At RoboHouse, you can experiment with and test robotics. With robotics, you can automate steps within the manufacturing process and ease physically demanding work.

SAM XL

This center of expertise for smart robotics focuses on automating complex tasks. The engineers develop software and hardware for your process in the field of production and maintenance.

Sustainability Factory

 

Offering everything from innovation support to prototype construction and the first steps toward production. In the innovative Sustainability Factory and its manufacturing halls, a wide range of facilities including various production and business spaces are available for rent.

Do IoT Fieldlab

 In this field lab you experiment with the latest communication technology. Their experts are ready for you to test and improve your application with a private 5G installation. Whether you’re working with sensors or robotics, this field lab provides the ideal environment for wireless development.

Where and how?

You can submit an initial application with us online. After the application, we perform a comprehensive analysis and prepare a customized action plan. Our experts will guide you through every step of the process.

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FAQ

If your company is facing a specific technical challenge for which no off-the-shelf solution exists, a Fieldlab may be just what you need. A Fieldlab allows you to explore and test new technologies and innovations in a safe and controlled environment before making large-scale investments.

After submitting your application, our team conducts a comprehensive analysis of your business needs. We then create a customized action plan that will help you make targeted and efficient use of the Fieldlab. Our experts will guide you throughout the process to ensure you get the most out of your time in the Fieldlab.

In a Fieldlab, you can test technologies and develop prototypes without having to invest directly in full-scale implementation. This allows you to assess the effectiveness and applicability of new solutions in a real-world environment, helping you to make more informed decisions and minimize risk.

No, you don't have to be an expert in the technologies you want to explore. The Fieldlabs are designed to support companies at all stages, and you will receive guidance from experienced professionals who will help you every step of the way, from concept to implementation.

That depends, but in all cases we make concrete agreements in advance so that it is crystal clear what we can expect from each other. If it turns out that an existing market solution is sufficient, we will suggest possible suppliers or link you to interesting student projects. If your employees need training to work with the new technology, either the supplier or our team can provide support.

Are you going to test a solution in a field lab? Afterwards, you'll know whether this is the right technology for your company and what step to take next. And even then, we remain available to support and advise you.

No way. Higher education by no means conducts only basic research. A lot of it is aimed at concrete solutions to practical problems that companies are currently facing. In fact, education is crying out for practical cases in order to stay sharp itself. This ensures that students acquire the skills that the business world needs. And when implementation or integration comes into play, we link you to the right market parties for that.

Digitalzh is your partner in digital innovation. We help SMEs and startups in South Holland successfully digitize their business processes. Whether you are facing staff shortages, tight margins, or higher quality requirements, we believe digitalization can provide the solution. Together with our partners and experts, we support you in implementing digital innovations and developing the necessary skills.

Digitalzh is part of the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). These hubs, like Digitalzh, were created to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. Co-funded by the European Union, we work closely with partners such as InnovationQuarter and TU Delft to help companies with digital innovations, skills development, and financial advice.

We focus on startups and SMEs based in South Holland across all sectors. Whether you are just starting out with digitalization or are already more advanced, Digitalzh offers tailored support to get your business ready for the future.

Digitalzh works with a wide range of partners, including InnovationQuarter, TU Delft, the Province of South Holland, the European Union, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. We also collaborate with fieldlabs, colleges, employer organizations, and other service providers to offer you the best possible support in your digital transformation.

After you contact us, we will pair you directly with a Digitalzh connector who matches your sector and content challenge. The connector will schedule a no-obligation appointment with you for an intake. During an intake, online or at your location, we will discuss your challenge and together draw up an action plan. This is followed by an analysis and advice on the next steps. What those next steps are varies by project and is customized.

Digitization offers numerous benefits, including:

  1. Improved quality and flexibility in production.
  2. Reduced reliance on labor through automation.
  3. More efficient use of materials and energy, leading to lower costs.
  4. Faster and more reliable delivery, enabling new business models.

Digitalzh offers the following services:

  1. Expert advice and support on digital innovation and strategy, cyber resilience, and funding issues.
  2. Explore, test, and develop digital solutions in our field labs.
  3. Workshops and master classes.
  4. Developing internationally: growing across borders.

The intake, assessment, and advice are free and without obligation for SMEs and midcaps (up to 3,000 employees). TThe cost of the digitization process depends on the specific actions you take. Digitalzh will help you take full advantage of the subsidies and schemes available for digitization.

Digitalzh uses grants created to help SME entrepreneurs digitize their businesses. You do not have to apply for the subsidies yourself. We have already done that for you. This way, we can help you at little to no cost.

No, you can use several services. For example, do you want to expand internationally and need financing for this? We can help you with both. Discuss your challenges with our Digitalzh connectors, and they will advise you.

We obviously take your valuable time into account, but you should account for at least an hour for the intake, assessment, and advice. The time required for the next steps in the process depends entirely on your digitalization strategy. You have full control over the amount of time you invest in digitization.

A Digitalzh connector is a specialist who will help you develop the right digitalization strategy for your business. They identify your company's opportunities and challenges and provide independent advice on the best approach. The connector also acts as your guide through our network of experts and partners, ensuring you receive the best possible support.

No problem! If you don't yet know exactly how you want to digitalize, our connector will guide you step by step. Together you explore the possibilities and map out the opportunities for your company. The connector will help you draw up a concrete plan and guide you throughout the entire process.

After you contact us, we immediately pair you with a connector that fits your specific challenge and industry. The connector schedules an intake meeting to discuss your needs and goals. Based on this conversation, the connector will draw up an action plan and you will receive independent advice on the next steps. Then you can get started on your digitalization project together with our experts and partners.

The process begins with an introduction to one of our Digitalzh connectors. After you contact us, we will pair you with a connector that fits your specific challenge and sector. During an intake meeting, online or at your location, we will discuss your digitalization needs and together draw up an action plan. You then receive independent advice on the best next steps and we put you in touch with the right experts and partners to get started right away.

Our approach is specifically designed for startups and SMEs based in South Holland across all sectors. Whether you want to produce more without additional staff, work more efficiently and cheaply, or improve the quality and speed of your deliveries, Digitalzh can help you solve these challenges through digitalization.

Of course, we always treat your information confidentially. We also ensure that, if applicable, no direct competitors are in the same peer group unless you specifically request it. Because make no mistake: digitalization is precisely something you benefit from when you tackle it together with your competitors. The advantages of joint innovation outweigh the potential drawbacks of sharing knowledge with competitors.