Project overview
COrporate digital responsibility skills in central EUropean Smart specialisation
The digital transformation is putting established ways of doing business to the test. This offers opportunities, but also harbours risks. Companies have to be aware of their digital responsibilities to shape the process of digitalisation and guarantee it serves the best interests of citizens. The COEUS project supports small and medium companies to meet legal requirements and make digital responsibility a normal part of their day-to-day business. The partners test and validate a new programme to upskill and reskill employees with respect to corporate digital responsibility. They also develop a strategy and action plans to increase capacities of public authorities.
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1,46m €
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Project Budget
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80%
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of the Budget is funded by ERDF
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6
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About the project
Project partnership
Project partners
Lead partner
Digital Innovation Hub Slovenia
Project partner
Economic development department
10138 Turin
EU-Project Management
Department of Economy
Computer Science Department
Roadmap
CHALLENGE
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are undergoing rapid digital transformation — but often lack the skills, tools, and guidance to do so responsibly. Digitalisation brings new risks: data privacy, cybersecurity threats, algorithmic bias, exclusion of vulnerable users, and environmental impacts. These risks are especially critical in regions where support structures and CDR knowledge are underdeveloped. Without action, the digital transition may increase inequalities and reduce trust in digital innovation.
PROJECT IDEA
COEUS promotes Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) as a practical solution for SMEs to digitalise in an ethical, inclusive, and sustainable way. We co-create a transnational training programme, equip SMEs with tailored CDR skills, and work with regional and national stakeholders to integrate CDR into smart specialisation strategies and digital policy frameworks.
HOW WE WORK
We deliver the project in three stages: 1. Developing tools and training - Mapping CDR needs across Central Europe - Co-creating a multilingual training programme and practical resources 2. Pilot implementation - Training CDR trainers and supporting 50+ SMEs across five countries - Delivering local workshops and tailored coaching 3. Long-term integration - Creating 5 regional Action Plans - Publishing a Joint Strategy for CDR in Central Europe - Building a lasting transnational cooperation network
THE AIM OF OUR PROJECT
To empower SMEs to embrace digitalisation responsibly, with a focus on ethical data use, inclusion, and sustainability. By increasing the availability of CDR skills and support structures, COEUS aims to embed digital responsibility into the heart of innovation ecosystems and policy agendas across Central Europe.
FOLLOW OUR PROJECT
- Browse our outputs including the CDR Handbook, training programme and strategy. - Watch our video series introducing key CDR themes and use cases - Attend our events, webinars, and final conference Connect with our transnational network and join the CDR movement
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Outputs
Corporate Digital Responsibility in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises – Handbook
COEUS Video Series – Corporate Digital Responsibility for SMEs
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