About us
Our Mission
At the DIHNET Academy, we are committed to building a community of innovation experts across Europe. Our mission is to empower professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to orchestrate regional and interregional innovation ecosystems. Through our mentoring programme, we equip professionals to lead strategic public/private partnerships that accelerate the adoption of innovation and drive sustainable economic growth.
Our History
The DIHNET Academy is built upon the European Commission’s efforts to strengthen innovation networks across Europe. Since the establishment of the Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) in 2016, we have played a pivotal role in supporting the digital transformation of industries and regions. As Europe evolves towards a more connected innovation ecosystem, the DIHNET Academy Mentoring Programme has emerged as a key initiative to address the growing need for skilled professionals who can orchestrate these networks.
Building on the experience of successful projects like BOWI, which created structural collaboration across European regions, the DIHNET Academy continues to promote innovation through knowledge transfer, mentorship, and community building.
Why Orchestration Matters?
In today’s interconnected world, innovation is no longer a linear process. It requires collaboration between public institutions, private companies, research organizations, and governments. Orchestrating these relationships is key to unlocking the potential of new technologies, addressing global challenges, and ensuring that innovation translates into tangible economic and societal benefits.
The DIHNET Academy Mentoring Programme focuses on training professionals to become effective orchestrators of Strategic Public/Private Innovation Networks (SP2INs). These networks are critical for aligning interests, coordinating activities, and creating shared value across diverse stakeholders.
Who are we
We are proud to collaborate with leading organisations that share our commitment to innovation, including:
Together, we are building a Europe-wide community of innovation professionals, sharing knowledge and best practices to create impactful change at local, national, and European levels.