Bridge4Scale Digital Innovation Hub (DIH)

Bridge4Scale DIH is a consortium of 5 partners focused on supporting light manufacturing MSMEs in South-East Nigeria to access digital technologies for growth.

 

List of Partners:

  • Lead Partner: Creative Space Startups
  • IDEA Africa
  • Clintonel Innovation Center (CIC)
  • Market Studio
  • Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agric

 

Focus State/Region:

South-East Nigeria

 

Sector Focus:

Light Manufacturing & Trade

 

Target Groups:

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing and trade sectors in South-East Nigeria. Specifically targeting local manufacturers looking to adopt digital technologies for process optimisation and business growth.

 

Service Offerings:

  • Test Before Invest: Access to modern manufacturing equipment to optimise production.
  • Training: On adoption of digital tools for business process optimisation (e.g., inventory management, supply chain, etc.).
  • Market-enhancing technologies to improve sales and market linkages.
  • Business development services, including maker spaces for innovation and product development.

 

Technologies: Bridge4Scale is focused on three core technology areas:

  • Manufacturing Technology: Digital tools and modern equipment designed to optimise production time, capacity, and quality. The goal is to transition from outdated systems to advanced, automated technologies in the manufacturing process, such as digital production systems, 3D printing, and AI-powered optimisation.

 

  • Business Process Technology: Digital solutions that streamline and optimise business processes, aiming to reduce bottlenecks and improve transparency and efficiency for MSMEs. This includes ERP systems, CRM tools, and workflow automation platforms.

 

  • Market Technology: Digital tools to improve market access and increase sales volumes for MSMEs. This includes e-commerce platforms, digital marketing tools, and technologies to strengthen market linkages and enhance competitiveness.