DigiMach
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Digital status, needs, and implementation strategy
30 Apr 2026 -
A digital platform to share knowledge and use tools
31 Oct 2026 -
Examples and demonstrations
30 Apr 2027 -
Digital solutions in small and medium-sized companies
31 Oct 2027 -
Sharing knowledge and offering learning modules
30 Apr 2028
| This website provides the essential information about the DigiMach project, including its objectives, partners, activities, and progress. To explore the project's outputs - such as demonstrators, publications, and (coming soon) the community forum - please visit the DigiMach Platform: https://digimach.eu/en |
The DigiMach project was set up for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Meuse-Rhine region. Many skilled workers in this region are due to retire soon. This threatens to result in the loss of important knowledge and experience, which could cause companies to lose their competitive edge. DigiMach aims to solve this problem by helping companies with digitisation.
DigiMach's goal is to support 150 SMEs. It does this by offering simple digital tools, special training and practical assistance. To demonstrate that the approach works, 20 pilot projects are being carried out at various companies.
DigiMach is unique because it collaborates with organisations from the Netherlands, Germany, Flanders and Wallonia. By working together, companies can share knowledge and learn from each other. There is also an online platform where tools, manuals and practical examples are available in several languages.
Modern technologies are used, such as artificial intelligence and robotics. This makes companies smarter, saves them money and helps them work more efficiently. The assistance is tailored to what companies really need.
Without DigiMach, companies run the risk of falling behind in the digital world. DigiMach's activities are creating a stronger, future-proof industry throughout the region.
Work Packages
Work Packages (WPs) are the main building blocks of an Interreg project, each focusing on a specific objective or area of work. Every Work Package contains a set of related activities, deliverables, and milestones that help the partnership achieve the overall project goals.
WP1: Digital Status, Needs, and Implementation Strategy
Focuses on assessing the digital maturity and needs of SMEs through surveys and analysis, and developing a strategy to support successful digital transformation while promoting the DigiMach project.
WP2: Digital Platform for Knowledge Sharing and Tool Access
Development of a multilingual platform where SMEs and digital solution providers can exchange knowledge, access digital tools, and build a cross-border community.
WP3: Demonstrators and Practical Use Cases
Development and validation of practical demonstrators that enable SMEs to test digital solutions in real-life manufacturing environments before investing.
WP4: Pilot Implementations in SMEs
Support of 20 selected SMEs in implementing digital solutions through pilot projects, expert guidance, and equipment to demonstrate the value of digital transformation.
WP5: Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Modules
Ensuring lasting project impact by developing teaching modules, organizing cross-border training activities, and providing permanent access to learning resources.
Contact
Details
01 Sep 2025
31 Aug 2028
Target audience
Survey and Registration Form
Budgets
News
Survey and Registration Form
Our partners
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Sirris - Collective centre of the Belgian technological industry
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Technifutur
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Basse Meuse development
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Economic development organisation of East Belgium
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Maastricht University
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Center of Research in Metallurgy
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ITA Academy GmbH
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Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences
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Brightlands Smart Services Campus
Our co-financers
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Walloon Region
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Ministry of Economic Affairs
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Land NRW
Contact
For general questions about the DigiMach project, collaboration opportunities, pilot participation, or regional support, please contact the appropriate representative below.
General Project Lead
Samuel Milton
Project Lead – DigiMach
📧 samuel.milton@sirris.be
Samuel coordinates the overall DigiMach project and oversees the cross-border collaboration between partners in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Regional Points of Contact
Netherlands
Rim Stroeks
Regional Contact for Dutch organisations
Supporting SMEs and stakeholders in the Netherlands.
📧 rim.stroeks@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Wallonia
Emilie Boel
Point of Contact for Wallonian organisations
Supporting partners and SMEs in Wallonia.
Flanders
Samuel Milton and Paul Peeters
Points of Contact for Flemish organisations
Supporting partners and SMEs in Flanders.
📧 samuel.milton@sirris.be
📧 paul.peeters@sirris.be
East Belgium
Anna-Olivia Pasture
Point of Contact for East Belgium organisations
Supporting partners and SMEs in eastern Belgium.
Germany
Carolin Schwager
Point of Contact for German organisations
Supporting SMEs and innovation partners in the Germany.
