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Expert advice and support

Are you considering a digital solution, but not sure if it’s the right choice? Find out how Digitalzh can be your partner in digital strategy and solutions.

We start with your idea and explore strategy and direction together. Do you already have a concrete plan or a clear direction for your solution? Or would you like to explore the alternatives?

Get free strategic advice from one of our experts. Our expert programs range from short strategic sessions to extensive coaching.

Bring in your issue

Staff shortages, tight margins, or higher quality requirements? We believe that digitization is the answer to your business issues. We see the development and application of digital innovation in your business as a shared challenge. This may include:

  • Automating a production step with robotics
  • Implementing predictive maintenance
  • Realizing a paperless shop floor
  • Development and implementation of scheduling software
  • Creation of digital work instructions
  • Setting up an advanced web shop
  • Preparation of a program of requirements for software solutions

Together with our experts and partners, let’s build the digital future of your business. At Digitalzh, we take care of the entire process before the actual digital implementation. We guide you from the first idea to strategic choices and planning, ensuring you are fully prepared for implementation.

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Subsidies

Digitalzh is part of the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). It is an initiative of InnovationQuarter and TU Delft, and is co-funded by the European Union, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, and the Province of South Holland. The subsidies needed to finance your digitization project are already in place. However, we do require you to fill out an application form.

Choose the right expert

Digitalzh enables you to hire this expert free of charge under certain conditions. Our connectors will help you find the right expert. Digitalzh has three types of expert engagement options:

  • Expert on-site for 6 weeks
  • Expert on-site for 3, 4, or 5 days
  • Expert on-site for 5, 10, or 15 days (only for groups)

You can select the expert yourself to ensure that their expertise is a good fit for your business needs. This may be someone you already have in mind, but it is not required. It is important that the expert can act independently in their advice and is therefore not connected to an IT solution provider.

Here are some of our current expert services:

Datawerf

A digital expert at your location

Cybersecurity

Working on online safety and cyber resilience

Access to Finance

Working toward funding

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FAQ

Digitalzh's general expert service includes customized consulting and support programs for digital innovation and strategy. These services are available for both individual companies and groups of companies within the manufacturing, port and maritime, and greenhouse sectors. The deployment of an on-site expert is for 3, 4, or 5 working days (8 hours per day) when requested by an individual company. Groups of companies (minimum 3 companies) may apply for 5, 10, or 15 working days.

Yes, it is possible to get an expert on site for a short period of time. This can range from 3 to 5 days, depending on your company's needs. This flexibility is designed to ensure that the deployment of our experts fits your specific situation and needs as efficiently and effectively as possible.

To apply for expert services, you can submit an application through our website. After the application, we will contact you for an intake meeting in which we discuss your needs and the goals of the deployment. Based on this conversation, we draw up a personalized plan of action.

During the deployment, the expert will work with you and your team to address the digital challenges your company is experiencing. This includes analyzing the current situation, identifying areas for improvement, and creating a strategic plan for digitalization that aligns with your business goals.

Yes, our general expert services are specifically designed for companies in the manufacturing, port and maritime, and greenhouse sectors. This focus helps us deliver specialized knowledge and experience relevant to the specific challenges and opportunities in these sectors.

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 field labs, 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.