Problematizing the Service Portfolio of Digital Innovation Hubs

Digital innovation hubs (DIHs) are a strategic means to drive European Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) digital transition. The Commission has envisioned four main functions characterizing DIHs' service portfolios (“Test before invest”; “Support find investments”; “Innovation ecosystem networking”; “Skills training”). However, DIHs target different functions, e.g. focusing on helping launch novel technologies market, or directing investment opportunities. also at maturity levels, interact with actors exist in regions conditions for innovation. There might not be an equal need all they equally well served. This study aims explore derive implications the deployment of by DIHs. It builds activities involved DIH initiative through several actions, including FED4SAE HUBCAP.