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Digiole Partners with the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences to scale its funding project application process with AI Technology  Digiole announces a strategic partnership with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences to deploy AI assistants that will automate and scale the university’s funding project application process.
By automating this process, the university aims to increase the volume and quality of funding applications submitted, enhancing its chances of securing more financial resources. This innovative approach will free up staff time from repetitive tasks, enabling a focus on strategic efforts. This partnership benefits Metropolia’s faculty, project managers, and research teams by streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency in handling multiple funding projects. The collaboration will be closely supported by a thesis student specialized in AI and ML from Metropolia, providing advanced technical expertise to develop and refine this AI-driven solution, ensuring its success in optimizing the university’s funding strategie For more information, contact [email protected]
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The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, with a mission to enhance the competitiveness of businesses in developing countries, driving economic growth and contributing to the UN's Millennium Development Goals.  In partnership with ITC in the framework of NTF V Project, we had the opportunity to deliver a training program for SaaS SMEs and Startups benefiting from the NTF V project, funded by the Netherlands, in Africa, focusing on key aspects of digital business models. This two-part training, led by a senior business mentor, included a shared workshop session on SaaS strategies, followed by dedicated 1:1 sessions for selected companies to address their unique mentoring needs. We also integrated Digiole AI Assistants, based on the mentor's knowledge, to support participants throughout the program. Our Human + AI Hybrid approach combined tailored content, an interactive webinar, and follow-up coaching sessions to ensure a modern, AI-enhanced learning experience. Core Themes Covered in the Training The training addressed vital topics for SaaS startups, equipping participants with insights into essential terminology, key success and failure factors, and the primary focus areas at different phases of growth. It also explored strategies for maintaining balance within the business, transitioning from services to SaaS, understanding various markets, and achieving growth through expansion. Additionally, the program highlighted the importance of data and AI in modern SaaS models and introduced participants to platform business models as a potential avenue for scaling their ventures. Our Approach The training was structured around three key phases to maximize impact:
The Power of AI Assistance A standout aspect of this training was the integration of an AI Assistant. During the webinar, participants could access resources and ask questions directly to the AI, enhancing their learning experience in real time—including in languages beyond those spoken by the mentor.The AI Assistant continued to support startups after the webinar, providing guidance on SaaS models, answering questions, and allowing participants to revisit concepts at their own pace. It was a great experience to collaborate with Digiole, as part of the NTF V project, for the webinar and coaching sessions on Saas business models. We particularly appreciated the rich and dense content that was shared with the Startups present and the advice and recommendations to Assuraf (Senegal), Farmeline (Ghana), Data Care & Tripesa (Uganda) during One2one sessions This partnership with ITC marks an important step toward innovative learning interactions in the startup ecosystem, blending human expertise with AI-powered support to help startups grow sustainably in competitive markets. Interested in Bringing AI-Assisted Training to Your Organization? For more information on how we can assist or explore the potential of using AI Assistants in your training programs, feel free to contact us. About Digiole
Digiole is a global technology firm specializing in advanced digital interoperability solutions that power ecosystem business models across industries. With over a decade of expertise, Digiole provides consulting and training to more than 30 ecosystems, fostering sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship globally. About The International Trade Centre (ITC) The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC's mission is to enhance the competitiveness of businesses in developing countries, driving economic growth and contributing to the UN's Millennium Development Goals.
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Enhancing BraveCamp Entrepreneurship Academy at the University of Warsaw Incubator with Digiole AI Assistant: A Step Forward in Entrepreneurial Support  Helsinki, 20th September 2024 - We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with the BraveCamp Entrepreneurship Academy at the University of Warsaw, Poland. The Digiole AI Assistant is being piloted to enhance support for students with innovative business ideas, offering instant access to BraveCamp program information and guiding participants through their entrepreneurial journey. This exploratory phase is a strategic first step in BraveCamp’s broader AI adoption journey. Blahaj, BraveCamp’s AI Assistant, will provide 24/7 support to student entrepreneurs, integrating seamlessly into BraveCamp’s communication channels and gaining valuable insights into AI’s potential for future, more complex use cases.  We’ll be closely monitoring feedback from the BraveCamp team and students to refine the AI Assistant and demonstrate its value. Our goal is to turn this collaboration into a long-term partnership that benefits both the university and our continued product development. We look forward to sharing more updates as we move forward together. For more information, please contact: [email protected] About Digiole Digiole is a global technology firm specializing in advanced digital interoperability solutions that facilitate ecosystem business models across various industries. With over a decade of expertise in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems worldwide, Digiole offers consulting and training services to over 30 ecosystems. Digiole’s solutions are designed to seamlessly connect ecosystem actors, platforms, and data, enhancing ecosystem interoperability in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. About BraveCamp
BraveCamp Entrepreneurship Academy is a dynamic initiative designed for students and PhD candidates at the University of Warsaw and the Medical University of Warsaw. The program is open to individuals with ideas for a business, scientific project, or socially engaged venture, regardless of whether they have a formal business plan. Participants receive guidance through workshops and consultations led by experts in business, marketing, and presentation skills, helping them refine their ideas and prepare to pitch them to investors. The program culminates in a Final Gala, where participants present their projects to a committee and compete for financial grants to further develop their ideas. In addition to the educational benefits, BraveCamp offers a unique opportunity for fun, integration, and networking in a natural setting at the European Geological Education Centre in Chęciny, just under 200 km from Warsaw. The event, held during semester breaks, is completely free for eligible students and PhD candidates, making it an eagerly anticipated experience for all involved. Digiole Partners with the University of Helsinki Incubators' Biosphere programme to Revolutionize Mentorship in Entrepreneurship with AI Technology  Helsinki, 5th June 2024 – Digiole, a leading provider of innovative AI solutions for startup ecosystems, is excited to announce its partnership with the University of Helsinki Incubators' Biosphere programme to implement an innovative AI-powered Mentorship program. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the application of AI technologies to enhance educational and entrepreneurial ecosystems globally. The AI Assistants for the Biosphere incubation programme will be deployed to scale not only the availability of mentors but also those of the Biosphere programme team too. This technology not only reflects Digiole's cutting-edge AI capabilities, but also aligns with our mission to empower innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem stakeholders with scalable and impactful solutions. The initial pilot phase at the University of Helsinki has already showcased remarkable results, with mentors reporting enhanced efficiency and deeper engagement with mentees. Oscar Ramirez, a key mentor in the Biosphere incubation program and CEO at Digiole, is actively using this AI tool, further demonstrating its efficacy and potential. More about his experience can be seen here: Oscar's AI Assistant.  “Within the Biosphere program at the University of Helsinki, we have decided to create a virtual assistant that helps us communicate effectively with the teams. For this, hand in hand with Digiole's cutting-edge AI capabilities, we are in the process of doing this. Our goal is to be able to create an entity that resolves, in an assertive manner, most of the concerns that program participants have.” said Pedro Gensini, Project Manager for Biosphere. Looking Ahead
Digiole is committed to further innovating and expanding the reach of our AI technologies. Our partnership with the University of Helsinki is just the beginning. We are dedicated to exploring new use cases and pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve to support entrepreneurship, innovation and beyond. For more information, please contact: [email protected] About Digiole Digiole is a global technology firm specializing in advanced digital interoperability solutions that facilitate ecosystem business models across various industries. With over a decade of expertise in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems worldwide, Digiole offers consulting and training services to over 30 ecosystems. Digiole solutions are designed to seamlessly connect ecosystem actors, platforms, and data, enhancing ecosystem interoperability in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. About Biosphere Incubation Programme The Biosphere Incubator of the University of Helsinki’s six-month, intensive mentor-driven incubator program focused on green tech, green transition and circular economy focused on transforming research, technology, or business concept into a globally recognized venture. Combining immersive workshops with strategic collaboration amongst teams, mentors, and experts, the Biosphere Incubator program offers a platform for unparalleled entrepreneurial growth through our connections with Finnish and international corporates and investors that ensure robust support for your venture's establishment, expansion, and monumental scaling. The focus of the Biosphere program is to help the venture teams to create a scalable, fundable, and impactful startup based on real and disruptive innovations. We want each team to transform the industry that you are focusing on, and to successfully enter the international market. That is the main difference between Biosphere and other incubators in Finland: we follow an internationalization approach that helps the venture teams to engage with market players globally from the programme's inception. Digiole Partners With The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) To Launch AI Assistants For Entrepreneurs
Helsinki, 22nd May 2024 – Digiole, a leading provider of innovative AI solutions for startup ecosystems, is thrilled to announce a pioneering collaboration with Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) and the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) to deploy the first AI Assistants designed specifically to support entrepreneurs within their region. This initiative marks a significant milestone in our mission to optimize entrepreneurship journeys by making use of artificial intelligence solutions. The AI Assistants will serve as a robust 24/7 resource for entrepreneurs, providing them with critical support in relevant areas for entrepreneurs. For needs such as business planning, financial management, and market analysis. This initiative will help to streamline entrepreneurial processes, enabling business owners to focus on growth and innovation. “We are excited to partner with EDL and RINSA on this groundbreaking initiative that just wants to make the ambitious vision of EDL and RINSA come true”, said Oscar Ramirez, CEO of Digiole. “Our AI Assistant technology is designed to offer support to entrepreneurs and to also establish the foundations for EDL and RINSA towards a data-driven entrepreneurship support for a more effective allocation of resources, and this project will allow us to refine our technology to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs in Southern Alberta.” By working closely with EDL and RINSA, we are creating a tailored solution that truly resonates with the entrepreneurial community and providing business retention and expansion solutions to SME’s. EDL and RINSA are equally enthusiastic about the collaboration: "We are thrilled to support this initiative that leverages new AI technologies to empower our entrepreneurs", said Renae Barlow, VP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Economic Development Lethbridge. "By continuing to lead in implementing emerging technologies, we enhance and support the development and commercialization of entrepreneurial ideas, furthering our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in our community."  About Digiole
Digiole is a global technology firm specializing in advanced digital interoperability solutions that facilitate ecosystem business models across various industries. With over a decade of expertise in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems worldwide, Digiole offers consulting and training services to over 30 ecosystems. Digiole solutions are designed to seamlessly connect ecosystem actors, platforms, and data, enhancing ecosystem interoperability in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. About Economic Development Lethbridge & RINSA Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth and prosperity in Lethbridge, Alberta. With a mission to strengthen and develop the local economy, EDL initiates and facilitates proactive economic development strategies, promoting Lethbridge as an excellent place to live, learn, invest, and do business. The organization collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including local businesses, government bodies, and educational institutions, to create a vibrant and diversified economic base that supports both traditional industries and emerging technologies. EDL also owns and operates Tecconnect, a technology incubator that provides vital support to tech startups and entrepreneurs, further bolstering the region’s innovation ecosystem. As a founding member and active participant of the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA), EDL plays a crucial role in providing resources, mentorship, and connections to help startups and small businesses grow and succeed. RINSA is a collaborative network that brings together various partners, including post-secondary institutions, government agencies, rural and Indigenous economic development organizations and industry leaders, to create a supportive ecosystem for innovation. It focuses on fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, providing access to funding and expertise, and promoting the commercialization of new technologies and business ideas. |
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