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Talent

<p>Access to AI talent is a key prerequisite for successful AI innovation. Many small and medium-sized enterprises have good ideas but lack the capacity or specialized knowledge to put them into practice. At the same time, it is important for the region to train and retain AI talent and connect them with the business community.</p><p>AI-hub East Netherlands connects entrepreneurs with students, educational institutions, and existing talent programs. Depending on the need, we guide companies to SME Datalab-East (university and applied sciences level) or the Digital Workplaces MoveDigi , Stedendriehoek, and Twente (vocational and higher professional education levels), where students work alongside instructors and experts on concrete AI and data challenges.</p><h1>Which support option best fits your needs?&nbsp;</h1><p>Are you an SME looking to get started with digitalisation, data or AI? Both MKB Datalab-Oost and the Digital Workplaces can help you move forward, each with their own expertise and approach. Explore the options below to find the route that best fits your challenge.</p><p>Not sure which route is right for you? <a href="/contact">Get in touch with us.</a> We can point you in the right direction.</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>SME Datalab-East</strong></td><td><strong>Digital Workplaces</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for</strong></td><td>Entrepreneurs with a specific AI or data challenge. From initial exploration and strategy to developing a concrete AI or data solution. Also suitable for masterclasses and workshops.</td><td>Entrepreneurs with a broader digitalisation challenge, for example involving AI, data, automation, online marketing, cybersecurity, e-commerce or process optimisation.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Examples</strong></td><td>Data and AI strategy, optimisation, feasibility analyses, predictive models, algorithms, prototypes, machine and deep learning, generative AI, data analysis and data-driven decision-making.</td><td>AI and automation, data analysis and dashboards, process optimisation, online marketing and visibility, cybersecurity, software and apps, e-commerce and digital innovation.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>When can you start?</strong></td><td>The project takes centre stage and is not tied to an academic semester. The scope, required time and intended results are agreed in advance. Projects can start throughout the year.</td><td>Start dates vary by workplace and type of educational programme. Many projects are linked to academic periods and start around September or February.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Costs</strong></td><td>Paid specialist programmes with selected AI and data students and intensive guidance from university experts. Data Buddy: €3,450. AI/data project: €5,000.</td><td>Many programmes are free or available at a low cost to SMEs, depending on the workplace and type of programme.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Who works on your challenge</strong></td><td>One selected working student, Master's student or third-year Bachelor's student with relevant AI or data expertise.</td><td>Teams of vocational (MBO), university of applied sciences (HBO) and, in some cases, university (WO) students. These may include project or minor students.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Guidance</strong></td><td>Intensive guidance from researchers and lecturers from MKB Datalab-Oost and the universities.</td><td>Guidance from lecturers, experts and project supervisors from the participating educational institutions.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Participating knowledge institutions</strong></td><td>Radboud University and the University of Twente.</td><td>Depending on the region, these include Saxion, Aventus, ROC van Twente, the University of Twente, Windesheim, Deltion and Landstede</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>