FIWARE iHubs focuses on matchmaking market solutions with internal challenges, accelerating the development, use and commercialization of FIWARE solutions, and nurturing a culture of digital innovation and collaboration at a local level. We understand that the driving force of the data economy is the collaboration between the many players in society, not just a single individual or company. Each FIWARE iHub brings added value to local communities thanks to a technology that is addressing innovation needs and challenges in different sectors. Each FIWARE iHubs is part of a worldwide community then, goes beyond regional boundaries and helps its clients to gain global positioning, get worldwide promotion and international scalability Being part of a community, they benefit from multi-partner cooperation to reach their markets and a continuous technical enablement. The session will bring on stage representatives from the FIWARE iHub Network sharing their experiences to grow digital innovation ecosystems in different regions around the world.

1. FIWARE iHubs
Think Global,
Act Local
Salim Bendriss NividIT
Jorge Osuna Pons FIWARE Space
Vincent Dumortier Faubourg Numérique
Irene Provvidenzia TeamDev
Pierre Gotz City of Herne

2. FIWARE iHubs
Think Global,
Act Local
In order to

3. 3 topics Conclusion
- First topic conducted by Jorge on contributions
- Second Topic Conducted by Vincent
- Third topic conducted by Irene is an example of project
conducted based on the contributions topic and participation
topic
How can the iHubs get organised to level up the open source -
open innovation community for the common goods and the
development of the region (or the city)
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4. iHubs need to be organised
- FIWARE iHubs can organize themselves by establishing mutual
contribution frameworks and creating dedicated workgroups on
specific topics to actively contribute to the ecosystem and drive
innovation in areas such as AI, metaworld, and citizen well-being.
- FIWARE iHubs can also support innovative business models and
self-funding projects within the ecosystem
- Here's a description of how these activities can be organized
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5. Mutual contribution FrameWork
FIWARE iHubs can establish a mutual contribution framework
where each iHub within the network contributes its expertise,
resources, and knowledge to benefit the entire ecosystem.
This can be achieved through regular communication channels,
collaborative platforms, and shared repositories.
iHubs can exchange best practices, success stories, and
lessons learned, fostering a collaborative environment that helps
all iHubs grow and improve together.

6. Dedicated Workgroups
FIWARE iHubs can create dedicated workgroups for research, and
innovation projects
These workgroups bring together experts, stakeholders, and
enthusiasts from different iHubs to collaborate and develop initiatives
related to these areas.
The workgroups can define their own goals, roadmap, and activities,
aligned with a call vision (Horizon Europe or any equivalent call) with
the use of FIWARE, and work collectively to address challenges,
share knowledge, and propose solutions.

7. Collaborative projects
FIWARE iHubs can initiate collaborative projects within the
network, focusing on specific topics of interest.
These projects can involve multiple iHubs working together,
pooling their resources and expertise to address complex
challenges or develop innovative solutions.
For example, an AI-focused project could involve iHubs
collaborating on AI algorithms, data models, or integration with
FIWARE enablers.
Such projects encourage cross-pollination of ideas, facilitate joint
research and development, and accelerate the deployment of
advanced technologies within the ecosystem.

8. iHubs dedicated Workshops
FIWARE iHubs can organize events, workshops, and hackathons
specifically dedicated to topics like AI, metaworld, or citizen well-
being with digitalization.
These events provide a platform for knowledge sharing, skill
development, and collaboration among experts, developers, and
stakeholders in the respective domains.
iHubs can invite guest speakers, industry leaders, and subject
matter experts to deliver talks, conduct hands-on sessions, and
foster discussions on the latest advancements and opportunities
in these areas.

9. Open Innovation Challenges
FIWARE iHubs can launch open innovation challenges centered
around topics like AI, metaworld, or citizen well-being.
These challenges invite startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers
to propose innovative solutions that leverage FIWARE
technologies to address specific problems or societal needs.
iHubs can provide mentoring, support, and access to resources to
the participants, while also offering opportunities for networking
and visibility to their projects.

10. Conclusion
By organizing themselves with mutual contribution frameworks,
creating dedicated workgroups, initiating collaborative projects,
hosting events, and launching open innovation challenges,
FIWARE iHubs can actively contribute to the ecosystem and drive
advancements in areas such as AI, metaworld, and citizen well-
being with digitalization.
These efforts foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and
innovation, ultimately benefiting the broader FIWARE community
and promoting the adoption of FIWARE technologies in these
domains.