Dissemination activities on digital transformation opportunities and impacts for SMEs

This report presents main topics dealt with during iNEST dissemination activities carried out by Friuli Innovazione in 2025. Workshops, webinars and communication initiatives contributed to raising awareness among companies about opportunities and impacts of emerging technologies such as edge computing, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and additive manufacturing. Combining theoretical insights with practical examples and case studies, the initiatives strengthened collaboration between research institutions, innovation centres and companies, contributing to the development of a more dynamic and interconnected regional innovation ecosystem. This study was funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU, in the framework of the iNEST - Interconnected Nord-Est Innovation Ecosystem (iNEST ECS00000043 - CUP J43C22000330006). The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, nor can the European Union be held responsible for them.The report was developed as part of the activities carried out by Spoke 3 Research Topic 5 Organizational, economical and legal aspects, Task S3_RT5.3 - Systematizing results, disseminations.