Project duration: November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2028
Consortium:
- Khmelnytskyi National University
- Public Association “Podillia Fashion Cluster”– https://www.pfc.km.ua/
- NGO “Agency for Sustainable Development ‘ASTAR’” – https://www.astar.agency/
- IT Cluster of Khmelnytskyi – https://it.km.ua/
CLOTEX-HUB Mission: To enhance efficiency in the garment manufacturing and mechanical engineering sectors by driving digital transformation and supporting businesses in the Khmelnytskyi region involved in clothing production through the adoption of digital technologies, including:
- Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity
- Testing infrastructure for emerging technologies
- Workforce training for SMEs and partners
- Demonstration of digital solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Assistance in accessing financing for entrepreneurs
CLOTEX-HUB Activities:
The hub will offer digital skills training courses in apparel manufacturing, each targeting approximately 125 participants.
Planned Events:
- 20 online “Train-the-Trainer” workshops
- 2 online experience-sharing events
- 1 annual two-day EDIH hybrid-format event
The total investment for the period 2025–2028 will amount to €1,500,000. It is anticipated that 40 SMEs will benefit annually from CLOTEX-HUB’s services, facilities, and technologies.
European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) are centers that help small and medium-sized enterprises and public sector organisations improve their processes, products, or services through the use of digital technologies.
