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VITHAB

Fecha de inicio: 01 Jan 2023 Fecha de finalización prevista: 31 Dec 2024

"VITHAB: Technology Watch and Intelligence for SMEs in the habitat sector", whose main objective is to carry out different activities within the field of Technology Watch and Competitive Intelligence in the habitat and furniture sector, analysing the information needs identified by the industrial fabric of the region. Technology Watch and Competitive Intelligence in the habitat and furniture sector, analysing the information needs identified by the industrial fabric of the region, to subsequently filter and analyse this information in detail with the main objective of generating strategic and quality information that will subsequently be disseminated and transformed into valuable knowledge so that companies can know the state of the sector's environment both at a technological and market level and can make more coherent decisions in their business, thus providing a support service to direct the different strategic lines of R+D+i.

Expected results:

Improve the decision-making process of companies in the furniture and wood sector, through the appropriate dissemination of the knowledge acquired by the CETEM team through Technological Surveillance.

Consolidate the position of the center as a benchmark in a sector in transition towards innovation, Sustainability and Industry 4.0. The companies will be able to count on the support of CETEM to promote the progress and the technological development of the industrial sector in the Region of Murcia.

Provide updated and quality information, and involve companies in Technological Surveillance by publishing results in CETEM’s online media (website, newsletters
news, social networks, etc.). In addition, quarterly reports, relevant news for the sector and events will be organized both online and in person (days, seminars, webinars, etc.).

Promote participation in technology transfer activities in the business fabric of the Region of Murcia, highlighting the development opportunities that technology transfer and knowledge can contribute to the furniture sector.

Obtain a reference report on design trends in the upholstery sector by preparing reports high-quality newspapers that help companies learn about the latest trends and news in a very specific subsector that is booming and growing in the Region.

Know emerging technologies and trends in the furniture sector, such as changes in furniture styles. design, consumer preferences, innovative materials, technological advances, etc. Also identifying promising market segments and growth niches in the sector.