What is the CDIE?
A neutral, expert-led hub that helps manufacturers and businesses in Serbia and the Balkans assess their digital readiness, build capability and navigate the future of industry.
The Center of Digital & Industry Excellence (CDIE) is a joint initiative established under a Memorandum of Understanding between Datafaktory AG - a Swiss-based digital transformation and Industry 4.0 advisory firm - and the Serbian Automotive & Mobility Cluster (AC Serbia), one of the region's leading industry networks.
The CDIE provides companies with access to internationally certified assessment frameworks, expert advisory, practical training, and a growing network of peers and partners—all within a trusted, locally embedded institution.
Šta je CDIE?
Neutralno stručno čvorište (hub) koje pomaže proizvođačima i preduzećima u Srbiji i na Balkanu da procene svoju digitalnu spremnost, izgrade kapacitete i upravljaju budućnošću industrije.
Center of Digital & Industry Excellence (CDIE) je zajednička inicijativa osnovana na osnovu Memoranduma o razumevanju između kompanije Datafaktory AG (švajcarske savetodavne firme za digitalnu transformaciju i Industriju 4.0) i Srpskog automobilskog klastera (AC Serbia), jedne od vodećih industrijskih mreža u regionu.
CDIE omogućava kompanijama pristup međunarodno sertifikovanim okvirima za procenu, stručnom savetovanju, praktičnoj obuci i rastućoj mreži kolega i partnera – sve to u okviru pouzdane, lokalno ukorenjene institucije.
The challenge facing industry
Companies face rising pressure from global supply chains, growing skills gaps in AI, and limited access to structured support.
Izazovi regionalne industrije
Kompanije se suočavaju sa pritiskom globalnih lanaca snabdevanja, nedostatkom veština u oblasti AI i nedostatkom strukturisane podrške.
of Serbian manufacturers identify digital transformation as a top 3 strategic priority (Industry 4.0 Radar, 2023).
srpskih proizvođača identifikuje digitalnu transformaciju kao jedan od top 3 strateška prioriteta (Industry 4.0 Radar, 2023).
Balkan industrial SMEs have no structured digital roadmap or maturity baseline.
industrijskih MSP na Balkanu nema strukturisanu digitalnu mapu puta niti polaznu osnovu zrelosti.
estimated digital investment pipeline in Western Balkans over 2024-2030 (EBRD).
procenjen pipeline digitalnih investicija na Zapadnom Balkanu u periodu 2024-2030 (EBRD).
Three integrated service pillars
The CDIE delivers value across three interconnected areas. Together, they take a company from knowing where it stands, to knowing what to do, to building the people to do it.
Tri integrisana stuba usluga
CDIE donosi vrednost kroz tri međusobno povezane oblasti: od procene trenutnog stanja, preko akcionog plana, do edukacije ljudi.
Maturity Assessments
Know where you stand before you invest.
- SIRI - Smart Industry Readiness Index
- AIMRI - AI Maturity & Readiness
- COSIRI & Sustainability / ESG
- Benchmarking vs. industry peers
- Prioritized gap analysis report
Procene zrelosti
Saznajte gde se nalazite pre nego što investirate.
- SIRI - Smart Industry Readiness Index
- AIMRI - AI Maturity & Readiness
- COSIRI & Održivost / ESG
- Benchmarking sa konkurentima
- Izveštaj prioritizovane analize nedostataka
Industry 4.0 & AI Advisory
Turn your roadmap into action.
- Digital transformation roadmaps
- Smart manufacturing strategy
- Data analytics & AI for operations
- Technology selection guidance
- Change management support
Industry 4.0 & AI Savetovanje
Pretvorite vašu mapu puta u akciju.
- Mape puta digitalne transformacije
- Strategija pametne proizvodnje
- Analitika podataka i AI za operacije
- Vođenje kroz selekciju tehnologija
- Podrška u upravljanju promenama
Training & Workforce Dev.
Build the people who build the future.
- Executive leadership workshops
- Certified Industry 4.0 programs
- AI literacy for engineers & managers
- University co-curriculum partnerships
- Startup & innovation bootcamps
Obuka i razvoj radne snage
Izgradite ljude koji grade budućnost.
- Radionice za izvršno rukovodstvo
- Sertifikovani Industry 4.0 programi
- AI pismenost za inženjere i menadžere
- Partnerstva za univerzitetske kurikulume
- Startup i inovacioni bootkampovi
Our target partners & participants
The CDIE is designed to serve the full industrial and innovation ecosystem - from established manufacturers to universities and startups.
Naši ciljni partneri i učesnici
CDIE je dizajniran da služi kompletnom industrijskom i inovacionom ekosistemu - od etabliranih proizvođača do univerziteta i startapa.
AC Serbia member companies & OEM suppliers across the Balkan supply chain.
Članice AC Serbia i OEM dobavljači širom balkanskog lanca snabdevanja.
Industrial companies across Serbia seeking structured digitalization support.
Industrijske kompanije širom Srbije koje traže strukturisanu podršku za digitalizaciju.
Academic institutions co-developing curriculum and applied research.
Akademske institucije koje zajedno razvijaju kurikulume i primenjena istraživanja.
Technology ventures integrating with regional industry ecosystems.
Tehnološki poduhvati koji se integrišu sa regionalnim industrijskim ekosistemima.
Ministries, agencies, and city authorities driving national digitalization agendas.
Ministarstva, agencije i gradske vlasti koje vode nacionalne agende digitalizacije.
05. FOUNDING PARTNERS
05. OSNIVAČKI PARTNERI
Datafaktory AG
SwitzerlandDigital Transformation & Industry 4.0 Advisory
Datafaktory AG is a Swiss advisory firm specialising in Industry 4.0 strategy, data analytics, AI readiness, and digital transformation. Certified practitioner of SIRI, AIMRI, and COSIRI frameworks.
Digitalna transformacija i savetovanje za Industriju 4.0
Švajcarska savetodavna firma specijalizovana za strategiju Industrije 4.0, analitiku podataka, AI spremnost i digitalnu transformaciju. Sertifikovani praktičar SIRI, AIMRI i COSIRI okvira.
AC Serbia
SerbiaSerbian Automotive & Mobility Cluster
The leading network for automotive and mobility companies in Serbia, connecting OEM suppliers, manufacturers, research institutions, and public bodies to facilitate collaboration.
Srpski automobilski i mobiliti klaster
Vodeća mreža za automobilsku industriju i mobilnost u Srbiji koja povezuje OEM dobavljače, proizvođače, istraživačke institucije i državne organe radi lakše saradnje.
Swiss institutions supporting the CDIE
Švajcarske institucije koje podržavaju CDIE
The CDIE benefits from the active technical collaboration and knowledge support of two leading Swiss institutions—strengthening capabilities in innovation and applied R&D.
CDIE koristi prednosti aktivne tehničke saradnje i podrške u znanju dve vodeće švajcarske institucije, jačajući kapacitete u inovacijama i primenjenom R&D-u.
Swiss CXO Forum (SCF)
Non-profit CxO Network | swisscxoforum.ch
Provides senior executive mentors and CxO-level advisors who guide participating companies on digital strategy and leadership following the CxO-as-a-Support (CxaaS) model.
Obezbeđuje mrežu iskusnih mentora i savetnika na nivou izvršnih direktora (CxO) koji vode kompanije kroz digitalnu strategiju i liderstvo prema modelu "CxO-as-a-Support" (CxaaS).
Swiss Innovation & Technology Consulting (SITC)
Part of Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne | sitc.sipbb.ch
Enables Balkan companies to validate and pilot technology solutions using Swiss R&D infrastructure (manufacturing, energy, robotics) before committing to full-scale implementation.
Omogućava balkanskim kompanijama da validiraju i pilotiraju tehnološka rešenja koristeći naprednu švajcarsku R&D infrastrukturu (proizvodnja, energija, robotika) pre pune implementacije.
Growing from Serbia to the full Balkan region
Rast od Srbije do celog Balkanskog regiona
The CDIE is designed to scale. Serbia is the founding home of the Center, with a clear roadmap to extend services across the Western Balkans, Romania, and Bulgaria over 18 months.
CDIE je dizajniran da se skalira. Srbija je osnivački dom Centra, sa jasnim planom proširenja usluga na Zapadni Balkan, Rumuniju i Bugarsku tokom 18 meseci.
Launch: Serbia
Establish CDIE at AC Serbia premises. Deliver first cohort of SIRI & AIMRI assessments for AC Serbia member companies, launch certified Industry 4.0 training program, and recruit local associates.
Lansiranje: Srbija
Uspostavljanje CDIE u prostorijama AC Serbia. Prva kohorta SIRI i AIMRI procena za kompanije članice AC Serbia, pokretanje sertifikovanog programa obuke za Industriju 4.0 i regrutovanje lokalnih saradnika.
Expand: Western Balkans
Establish partnerships with cluster networks in Bosnia & Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. Deliver assessments and training across Western Balkan member companies.
Širenje: Zapadni Balkan
Uspostavljanje partnerstava sa mrežama klastera u Bosni i Hercegovini, Severnoj Makedoniji i Crnoj Gori. Isporuka procena i obuka širom kompanija članica na Zapadnom Balkanu.
Scale: Romania & Bulgaria
Open CDIE branches or licensed satellite centers. Launch AI literacy and workforce program with regional universities, apply for EU IPA III / Horizon Europe co-funding, and build the region's first Balkan Digital Industry Index.
Skaliranje: Rumunija & Bugarska
Otvaranje CDIE ogranaka ili licenciranih satelitskih centara. Pokretanje programa AI pismenosti sa regionalnim univerzitetima, apliciranje za EU IPA III i Horizon Europe sufinansiranje i izgradnja prvog Balkanskog indeksa digitalne industrije.
How your organization can participate
Kako vaša organizacija može učestvovati
The CDIE is open to companies, institutions, and public bodies across the region. Whether you are looking to assess your current digital maturity, train your workforce, or become a founding partner, we welcome the conversation.
CDIE je otvoren za kompanije, institucije i javna tela širom regiona. Bilo da želite da procenite trenutnu digitalnu zrelost, obučite radnu snagu ili postanete partner osnivač, razgovor je dobrodošao.
Start with an assessment
Commission a SIRI, AIMRI, or COSIRI maturity assessment to understand exactly where your organisation stands and what to prioritise next.
Počnite od procene
Pokrenite SIRI, AIMRI ili COSIRI procenu zrelosti da biste razumeli tačnu poziciju vaše organizacije i šta dalje da prioritizujete.
Send your team to train
Enrol engineers, managers, and leaders in our certified Industry 4.0 and AI programmes built around real industrial contexts.
Pošaljite tim na obuku
Upišite inženjere, menadžere i lidere u naše sertifikovane programe za Industriju 4.0 i AI, izgrađene oko realnog industrijskog konteksta.
Become a founding partner
Cluster networks, universities, and public bodies can join as founding institutional partners - co-shaping the Center's agenda.
Postanite partner osnivač
Klasteri, univerziteti i javna tela mogu se pridružiti kao institucionalni partneri osnivači – zajedno oblikujući agendu Centra.