Shaping Quality in DIGIFABS: My Role as a Quality Evaluator
By Paula Whyte, Momentum, Ireland When I joined the DIGIFABS project as a Quality Evaluator, I knew I’d be diving into a role that goes beyond checklists and reports. Quality evaluation isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about ensuring that every element of the project is meeting its goals, maintaining high standards, and continuously improving as […]
Preparing Educators and SMEs for the SME Goes Digital Challenge: The DigiFABS Bootcamp
Author: Jose Villagran, UIIN In an era where digital transformation is both a need and a challenge, the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector is under growing pressure to adapt to technological advancements. To make a positive impact, the DigiFABS project has started the development of a bootcamp for university educators and SMEs working in the […]
Modernising Innovation Education in F&B sector: Why Digital Tools Are the Key to Future Success
By Katarzyna Łobacz, PhD, Szczecin University The Need for Modernising Innovation Management Education Innovation management plays a critical role in ensuring that organisations can adapt, grow, and remain competitive in today’s fast-changing business environment. However, higher education programmes often fall short in equipping students with the practical skills required to navigate innovation processes effectively. Despite […]
How AUAS Managed the Investigation Stage of DIGIFABS
Mike Russell of AUAS is the leader of Work Package 3 for DIGIFABS. We recently spoke to Mike about his role leading this part of the project, what that role entails, and how that impacts the success of the project. Can you please outline your role in the DIGIFABS project? As AUAS project lead, my […]
Momentum brings a breadth of experience to DIGIFABS
Momentum is an award-winning Irish business which established its reputation for developing progressive learning programmes (course curriculum and content development) and platforms for education, with a special focus on adult – further education in sustainability & digital skills. Their experienced team helps educators and SMEs respond to the dynamic and changing needs they experience and […]
Navigating the digital transformation: current trends and challenges for SMEs in the Food and Beverage industry
By Dominik Gisa, Project Coordinator of DIGIFABS Digital transformation is changing industries worldwide, and the food and beverage sector is no different. The internet of things has reached the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector and many companies are looking to integrate the technology. IoT devices facilitate real-time monitoring of equipment, environmental conditions and product tracking, […]
DIGIFABS Consortium meets in Amsterdam
The second Transnational Partner Meeting (TPM) of the DIGIFABS project was hosted by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) on December 2nd and 3rd. Over twenty people gathered from the 14 project partners to present and review the latest research carried out in the project, report on work done to date and conduct workshop […]
Meet Our Partner New Edu
New Edu, n.o. (New Edu) is a dynamic research and training organisation based in Slovakia, dedicated to developing innovative learning programs and platforms for both educational and enterprise sectors. With a core focus on the agricultural and food industries, New Edu brings extensive experience in entrepreneurship and infrastructure development, particularly in crafting unique business models […]
How Digital Transformation Can Support SMEs Recovering From Severe Flooding
By Pilar Pérez Casañ, Consorci de la Ribera In a few hours on October 29th, the equivalent of a year’s worth of rain fell in some areas of Spain, causing large floods that devastated entire towns, leaving thousands of people trapped. In some places, more than 600 litres per square metre were recorded. The rainfall, […]
Maynooth University leads project Skills Gap Analysis
By Roshmita Kanungoe, Project Manager, Innovation Value Institute at Maynooth University. As part of the EU-funded DIGIFABS project, the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) at Maynooth University (MU) is leading the skill gap analysis under the investigation work package of the project. This analysis aims to identify higher education students’ current skill levels and educational needs across the EU for […]