SRC-EDIH

Test Before Invest

For SMEs that want to reduce risk and make investment decisions based on verified results.

For small and medium-sized enterprises that want to test business ideas in a safe and supportive environment first.

We help define which test services, simulations, and assessments make the most sense for your case.

Key content

  • access to nine specialised TBI environments with integrated AI solutions
  • a structured digital maturity assessment (DMA)
  • tailored digital transformation plans based on company needs
  • tailored TBI services within a three-stage support model
  • connection to the wider European AI ecosystem

1. Digital maturity assessment and opportunity identification
Provider: Univerza na Primorskem

1. Digital maturity assessment and opportunity identification

In the first step of the Test Before Invest service, we focus on the company's digital maturity and introduce sensor networks, IoT, and local AI system deployments.

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1. Analiza in raziskava priložnosti koncepta krožnega gospodarstva
Provider: Fakulteta za informacijske študije v Novem mestu

1. Analiza in raziskava priložnosti koncepta krožnega gospodarstva

Odkrijte priložnosti krožnega gospodarstva in digitalne preobrazbe

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1. Digital Solutions for Polymer Product Development
Provider: TECOS - Razvojni center orodjarstva Slovenije

1. Digital Solutions for Polymer Product Development

The service provides companies with expert support in assessing digital maturity and introducing advanced digital technologies for polymer product development.

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1st step - defining the company’s challenge and digital maturity
Provider: Rudolfovo - Znanstveno in tehnološko središče Novo mesto

1st step - defining the company’s challenge and digital maturity

This initial step provides a structured approach that helps companies explore the potential of digital transformation and present the company’s challenge.

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Step 1 – Digital Maturity Analysis and Identification of Areas for Improvement
Provider: Zavod-Center slovenskega orodjarskega grozda Celje

Step 1 – Digital Maturity Analysis and Identification of Areas for Improvement

The service supports SMEs in analysing digital maturity and identifying key development challenges in the field of digital transformation that can be addressed through the implementation of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. It is primarily intended for manufacturing companies.

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1. Ocena digitalne zrelosti in prepoznavanje priložnosti
Provider: Fakulteta za uporabne družbene študije v Novi Gorici

1. Ocena digitalne zrelosti in prepoznavanje priložnosti

1. Ocena digitalne zrelosti in prepoznavanje priložnosti Storitev podjetjem omogoča strukturirano oceno digitalne zrelosti ter prepoznavanje področij, kjer lahko digitalizacija, podatkovno podprto odločanje in spremljanje delovnega okolja prinesejo največji učinek.

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1. Odkrijte digitalne priložnosti
Provider: Razvojni center Novo mesto

1. Odkrijte digitalne priložnosti

The service provides manufacturing SMEs with a structured introduction to digital transformation through awareness of Industry 4.0, 5.0 and artificial intelligence technologies, along with practical guidance toward digitalization opportunities.

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2. Iskanje rešitev avtomatizacije proizvodnje in procesov
Provider: Razvojni center Novo mesto

2. Iskanje rešitev avtomatizacije proizvodnje in procesov

This service helps companies transform an identified opportunity or business challenge into a clear digital solution by analysing the problem, defining key requirements, and selecting suitable technologies for further demonstration or testing.

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2. Selection of Digital Solutions for Polymer Product Development
Provider: TECOS - Razvojni center orodjarstva Slovenije

2. Selection of Digital Solutions for Polymer Product Development

The service provides companies with expert support in selecting, designing, and implementing advanced digital solutions for polymer product development, process optimization, and the introduction of smart manufacturing concepts.

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2. Izdelava akcijskega načrta za digitalno transformacijo simbiotičnih procesov
Provider: Fakulteta za informacijske študije v Novem mestu

2. Izdelava akcijskega načrta za digitalno transformacijo simbiotičnih procesov

Prepoznajte ključne izzive ter pridobite prilagojen akcijski načrt za uvedbo digitalnih in AI rešitev, ki podpirajo krožno gospodarstvo in industrijsko simbiozo.

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2. Creating an AI advisor with personal materials
Provider: Univerza na Primorskem

2. Creating an AI advisor with personal materials

Instead of relying solely on its own learning, the LLM model uses an external database to search for relevant information in RAG.

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2nd step – developing the right solution for the right problem
Provider: Rudolfovo - Znanstveno in tehnološko središče Novo mesto

2nd step – developing the right solution for the right problem

In this step, we work closely with the company to analyze challenges, needs, and goals in greater detail and identify the most suitable digital solutions. Based on the findings from first step, we prepare concrete proposals and possible digitalization and digital transformation scenarios.

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Step 2 – Solution Development Through the Integration of Appropriate Technologies
Provider: Zavod-Center slovenskega orodjarskega grozda Celje

Step 2 – Solution Development Through the Integration of Appropriate Technologies

The service supports SMEs in designing targeted solutions for identified development challenges. Based on the analysis of the current state, we prepare possible technological approaches and conceptual solutions in the fields of automation, robotics, artificial intelligent and smart production.

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2. Opredelitev pristopa in priprava merjenja
Provider: Fakulteta za uporabne družbene študije v Novi Gorici

2. Opredelitev pristopa in priprava merjenja

2. Opredelitev pristopa in priprava merjenja Ta storitev podjetjem pomaga prepoznane izzive pretvoriti v konkreten načrt spremljanja in analize delovnega okolja z uporabo ustreznih metod merjenja, interpretacije podatkov in priprave pilotnega pristopa.

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2. Sensor networks and IoT
Provider: Univerza na Primorskem

2. Sensor networks and IoT

Sensor networks and IoT

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Step 3 – Pilot Testing and Validation of the Solution
Provider: Zavod-Center slovenskega orodjarskega grozda Celje

Step 3 – Pilot Testing and Validation of the Solution

The service supports SMEs in testing and validating the selected solution in a controlled and measurable environment. Through demonstrations, simulations, and pilot testing, we assess the suitability of the selected technologies and their impact on achieving the agreed key performance indicators.

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3rd step – testing and validation of solutions
Provider: Rudolfovo - Znanstveno in tehnološko središče Novo mesto

3rd step – testing and validation of solutions

In the third step, selected solutions are tested and validated in a controlled and measurable environment. The purpose of this phase is to verify the technical feasibility, efficiency, and potential benefits of digitalization before full implementation within the company.

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3. Pilotno spremljanje in validacija rezultatov
Provider: Fakulteta za uporabne družbene študije v Novi Gorici

3. Pilotno spremljanje in validacija rezultatov

3. Pilotno spremljanje in validacija rezultatov Storitev podjetjem omogoča izvedbo pilotnega spremljanja delovnega okolja z uporabo Senstream rešitve ter validacijo rezultatov za podporo nadaljnjim organizacijskim in digitalnim izboljšavam.

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Cybersecurity Assessment for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Provider: Koofr

Cybersecurity Assessment for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Cybersecurity assessment for SMEs that identifies vulnerabilities and provides clear, prioritized recommendations to improve IT security posture.

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3. Testiranje digitalnih rešitev za AI-podprto industrijsko simbiozo
Provider: Fakulteta za informacijske študije v Novem mestu

3. Testiranje digitalnih rešitev za AI-podprto industrijsko simbiozo

Varno in praktično testiranje izbrane rešitve za simbiotične procese v digitalnem okolju.

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3. Testing and Validation of Digital Solutions for Polymer Product Development
Provider: TECOS - Razvojni center orodjarstva Slovenije

3. Testing and Validation of Digital Solutions for Polymer Product Development

The service provides companies with expert support in testing, and validation of developed digital solutions, prototypes, and production approaches in a controlled industrial environment to reduce implementation risks and support deployment into production.

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3. Testiranje tehnologij avtomatizacije
Provider: Razvojni center Novo mesto

3. Testiranje tehnologij avtomatizacije

The service enables companies to practically test and validate their chosen digital solution in a controlled environment, allowing them to assess feasibility, performance and risks before full implementation.

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Project partners: Development Center Novo mesto, SRC-EDIH, EDIH Network, European Union, Republic of Slovenia
Project partners: Development Center Novo mesto, SRC-EDIH, EDIH Network, European Union, Republic of Slovenia