Inspiring Stories

SEEBLOCKS.eu is an industry‑driven, democratic initiative aimed at supporting European interests in blockchain and DLT standardisation. It brings together EU researchers, open standards experts, industry stakeholders and policy professionals to accelerate standardisation efforts via dialogue and collaboration.The coordinating consortium, led by Trust‑IT Services Srl, includes COMMpla Srl, Dublin City University, and Fraunhofer ISI —combining over 15 years of experience in pan‑European R&I, ICT platforms, teaching, and innovation research.SEEBLOCKS.eu implemented four Selection and Engagement Procedures (SEPs) to fund qualified European blockchain experts. Over €300,000 was distributed through long‑ and short‑term grants, enabling 33 initiatives across Europe.

The DC4EU project, launched in April 2023 and concluding in July 2025, aims to implement the EU’s eIDAS trust framework within the education and social security sectors. It has developed four key use cases to test interoperability and scalability, including the issuance of educational credentials, professional qualifications, the Portable Document A1, and the European Health Insurance Card. The project also supports the cross-border piloting of the European Digital Identity Wallet. With 99 institutions from 25 countries, the consortium brings together public and private organisations with expertise in digital identity.

BeOpen is a European project focused on improving the quality, interoperability, and accessibility of open data from public organisations. Its main goal is to transform this data into High Value Datasets (HVDs), in line with the European Commission’s priorities. By ensuring that data is machine-readable and easily accessible, the project supports the development of reliable and innovative applications.

DIGITALIS is a European Digital Innovation Hub that supports manufacturing SMEs in adopting digital technologies and improving digital skills, acting as a one-stop shop to drive their digital transformation. DIGITALIS helps traditional and tech-savvy SMEs innovate, access funding, and connect with European networks, contributing to the European Green Deal. DIGITALIS has supported over 130 companies with digital projects, trained more than 600 SMEs, facilitated €3 million in added industrial value, and raised over €2 million in private investment, proving essential for accelerating Europe’s digital and sustainable industrial future.

TRUST-FOOD is a Digital Europe Programme project promoting Blockchain Technology adoption in the agri-food sector through targeted training for SMEs and jobseekers. It offers 20 short courses in 7 languages, available via the TRUST-FOOD Web Application, designed to reskill and upskill the workforce across the Food Supply Chain. The training reflects current industry needs and supports professionals in developing essential digital skills. Running from 2023 to 2025, the project is coordinated by Rezos Brands, with Smart Agro Hub leading communication.

ShiftLabs is a Swedish national consortium of partners working together to support small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation and sustainable development efforts. Co-funded by the European Union's Digital Europe Programme and Swedish regional authorities, ShiftLabs offers a range of services to help SMEs integrate digital tools and achieve balanced sustainability across economic, social, and ecological dimensions.