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DIGIT-ABLE

DIGIT-ABLE

DIGIT-ABLE enhances the digital capacities of Social Enterprises, especially WISEs and those providing services to people with disabilities, by identifying digital needs and developing tailored training programs. It promotes digital transition through capacity-building activities and the Digital Innovation Hubs, fostering collaboration between Social Enterprises and tech companies.

DIGIT-ABLE boosts digitalization among social enterprises, particularly WISEs and service providers for people with disabilities. These enterprises face barriers such as a lack of advanced digital skills and insufficient investment in digital infrastructure. DIGIT-ABLE aims to bridge this gap by fostering collaboration with tech companies, boosting digital skills, and enabling a more inclusive and tailored digital transition.

Project objectives:

  • Provide Social Enterprises - WISEs and service providers, with a specific focus on those providing services to people with disabilities - with advanced digital skills through capacity building
  • Foster collaborations with tech organisations to drive the adoption of new technologies
  • Enhance digital social innovation capacity

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Project deliverables

D2.1 Opportunities for Digital Transformation of Work Integration Social Enterprises and Social Enterprises Providing Services to People with Disabilities

The DIGIT-ABLE D2.1 Report: "Opportunities for Digital Transformation of Work Integration Social Enterprises and Social Enterprises Providing Services to People with Disabilities" examines the digital transformation needs of Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) and Social Enterprises (SEs) providing services to people with disabilities (PWDs) in Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain. Using desk research, interviews, focus groups, and surveys, the study identifies key challenges, best practices, and training priorities. Findings reveal country-specific differences: Belgium focuses on inclusive digital tools like Digital Work Instructions (DWIs), Spain and the Netherlands have higher AI and VR adoption, while Romania prioritises digital workflow methodologies. The report highlights the role of Digital Innovation and Acceleration Hubs (DIAHs) in bridging digital gaps through collaboration between SEs and tech providers. Key training areas include AI, digital literacy, and data analytics, with additional emphasis on accessibility and marketing in some countries. Despite varying digital maturity levels, all regions face common challenges in infrastructure, financing, and cross-sector collaboration, reinforcing the need for tailored digital upskilling.

Documents

D2.1 Opportunities for Digital Transformation of Work Integration Social Enterprises and Social Enterprises Providing Services to People with Disabilities - English Download
D2.1 Opportunities for Digital Transformation of Work Integration Social Enterprises and Social Enterprises Providing Services to People with Disabilities - Español Download
D2.1 Opportunities for Digital Transformation of Work Integration Social Enterprises and Social Enterprises Providing Services to People with Disabilities - Nederlands Download
D2.1 Opportunities for Digital Transformation of Work Integration Social Enterprises and Social Enterprises Providing Services to People with Disabilities - Română Download
Press release - Publication of D2.1 Report: Opportunities for Digital Transformation of WISEs and SEs providing services to people with disabilities Download

D3.1 Report of the Launch of the Digital Innovation and Acceleration Hubs

The DIGIT-ABLE project launched Digital Innovation and Acceleration Hubs (DIAHs) in Romania, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands to support Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) and Social Enterprises (SEs) serving Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in embracing digital transformation. Through events held between December 2024 and January 2025, the project aimed to raise awareness, foster stakeholder engagement, promote digital innovation, and encourage cross-sectoral collaboration. Highlights included a Memorandum of Understanding in Romania, a technology showcase at Flanders Make in Belgium, an online collaborative workshop in Spain, and interactive discussions in the Netherlands. Over 100 participants engaged in activities designed to build partnerships, address digital needs, and strengthen regional ecosystems. Communication efforts across social media, newsletters, and local media enhanced visibility and outreach. The launch events underlined the importance of tailored capacity-building, dynamic stakeholder feedback, and sustainable partnerships to ensure the hubs’ long-term impact. Moving forward, the hubs will focus on expanding networks, offering bespoke digital literacy and technology training, and aligning activities with national and European policy priorities. DIGIT-ABLE’s DIAHs are positioned to become key drivers of inclusive innovation and digital transformation within the European social economy.

Documents

D3.1 Report of the Launch of the Digital Innovation and Acceleration Hubs Download
Press release - Launch of the Digital Innovation and Acceleration Hubs Download

News

DIGIT-ABLE Kick-off Meeting

DIGIT-ABLE Kick-off Meeting

On the 23th of September 2023, partners have met online for the kick-off meeting. Tasks leaders explained the Work Packages tasks and deliverables to the rest of the consortium. Stay tuned to learn more about Digit-ABLE and its future activities and achievements!

DIGIT-ABLE Transnational Project Meeting #1

On the 29th September 2024, partners gathered in Brussels for the first Transnational project meeting. Partners discussed on on the first steps undertook by the project and its related research activities so far, and on the next steps to take in this direction.

DIGIT-ABLE Transnational Project Meeting #1
DIGIT-ABLE Transnational Focus Group

DIGIT-ABLE Transnational Focus Group

The DIGIT-ABLE consortium gathered on the 15th January, 2025, for the Transnational Focus Group. The partners exchanged on the discussions within the focus groups held at the national level in their respective countries, highlighting the methodology and tools exploited, the challenges encountered and the best practices learned and shared during the focus groups.

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