INNOMINE DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB NONPROFIT KFT

Their core work

Innomine is a nonprofit Digital Innovation Hub based in Pécs, Hungary, that helps manufacturing SMEs adopt digital technologies such as cyber-physical systems, digital twins, and simulation tools. They serve as an intermediary between technology providers and small manufacturers, offering access to digital infrastructure and expertise. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they also contributed to rapid production repurposing efforts for medical supplies, demonstrating their ability to apply digital manufacturing knowledge in crisis situations.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Innomine entered the H2020 landscape in 2020 with all three projects starting in the same year, so there is no meaningful early-vs-late evolution within their H2020 portfolio. Their trajectory shows a consistent focus on digitalization of manufacturing, with a concurrent pivot into pandemic-related rapid production adaptation through CO-VERSATILE. The organization appears to have been established specifically around the DIH concept and quickly scaled its EU engagement.

Moving toward digital twin deployment and resilient manufacturing — expect continued focus on making advanced digital tools accessible to smaller manufacturers.

How they like to work

Innomine operates exclusively as a participant in large consortia — their three projects involve 90 unique partners across 19 countries, averaging 30 partners per project. They have never coordinated a project, which is typical for a younger DIH that contributes regional manufacturing ecosystem access rather than project leadership. Their wide partner base suggests they function as a network node connecting Central European SMEs to broader European technology ecosystems.

Extensive network of 90 unique partners across 19 countries, built through participation in large-scale Innovation Actions. Their reach spans most of the EU, reflecting the pan-European nature of DIH network projects.

What sets them apart

As one of the few nonprofit DIHs in Hungary focused on manufacturing digitalization, Innomine offers a gateway to the Central European SME manufacturing base — a region with strong industrial tradition but uneven digital adoption. Their combination of cyber-physical systems expertise, digital twin knowledge, and proven crisis-response capability makes them a practical partner for projects needing to reach and support smaller manufacturers in the region.

Highlights from their portfolio

• DIGITbrain
  Their largest funded project (EUR 175,375), focused on making digital twins accessible to manufacturing SMEs through a distributed DIH network.
• CO-VERSATILE
  Pandemic-response project demonstrating ability to rapidly pivot manufacturing for medical supply production — shows real-world crisis adaptability.