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Blees is a technology company from the Silesian region, creating IT solutions for the public transport
industry. The problem was monitoring in public transport vehicles, as real-time monitoring required a
large number of employees. The solution was to invest in active monitoring technology based on image
analysis using artificial intelligence, which makes it possible, among other things, to detect dangerous
events in real time.
Magam is a company from the Łódzkie region specialising in the production of woven labels and curtain
and curtain tapes. The problem was rising costs, and the answer was an investment in the automation of
the production process, which resulted in a reduction of waste, electricity consumption and minimisation
of manufacturing costs.
PROGRAFIX in Debica launched the B2B Direct Mail online platform, which allows its clients to send
offers/personalised advertising themselves. Thanks to this possibility, adverts are targeted at an
appropriately selected group of potential customers. The completed project was the first such
comprehensive and automated system of its kind in Europe
Dobis in Trzciana (near Rzeszow) has put into production and introduced biostatic and completely eco-
friendly paper bags with high quality and performance parameters, which are widely used in the food
industry. The biostatic substance developed is capable of inhibiting the growth and destruction of bacteria
and the way it is applied to paper bags. The project is a response to the demand of potential customers
and the realisation of the company's strategy based on increasing its competitiveness in the target market
as a manufacturer of ecological and innovative products with high quality and attractive price.

Cluster 2

Czech Republic
ALD Automotive is a car leasing and fleet management company that has used open innovation to
improve its services. The company has established partnerships with car manufacturers and technology
companies to offer new services, such as electric vehicle leasing and telematics-based fleet management.

Mitas is a manufacturer of agricultural tires that have used open innovation to improve its products. The
company has established partnerships with universities and research institutions to develop new tire
technologies and has also collaborated with other companies to integrate their technologies into its
products. Mitas has also created an online platform where farmers can share their feedback and
suggestions for new tire features.

TESCAN is a manufacturer of electron microscopes that have implemented open innovation practices to
improve its products. The company has established partnerships with universities and research
institutions to conduct R&D and has also collaborated with other companies to integrate their
technologies into its products. TESCAN has also developed an online platform where customers can share
their feedback and suggestions for new features.

Flowee is a fintech startup that has used open innovation to develop its payment processing platform.
The company has collaborated with banks, payment providers, and other fintech startups to develop new
features and services.

OPEN4U: intrOducing Practices in opEn innovatioN 4U - project number 2022-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000085295
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