The district of Verden is actively involved in the digital transformation and supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular with the challenges of Digitalization. With the information and advice platform LandkreisDIGITAL, the district's economic development agency offers a central point of contact for information and advice on digital topics and the requirements they place on companies.
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The district of Verden is continuously working on connecting peripheral regions with fast Internet for the digital Future .
One of the central challenges in Digitalization is the sustainable expansion of broadband. Since 2008, the district of Verden has been working in coordination with the towns and municipalities to connect particularly peripheral and previously underserved locations to fast internet through targeted measures. In addition to the digital infrastructure in the region, small and medium-sized companies are increasingly facing challenges that affect their own company organization: How do you take employees with you on the path of digital transformation? How do processes in Manufacture and administration change? How can mobile forms of work be integrated? How can products be marketed digitally and how can data be protected in the process? The information and consulting platform LandkreisDIGITAL provides help with these questions - it gives companies an overview of various consulting services and access to the latest information.
In cooperation with the Transferzentrum Elbe-Weser (TZEW), the economic development agency of the district of Verden invites micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to an individual digital consultation. In a 75-minute meeting, the initial situation of the company as well as the challenges and potentials are analyzed. Specific measures for Digitalization are then developed, which are set out in a timetable for implementing the next steps in the company. If required, companies can also arrange appointments for an on-site visit. Find more information here .
The "Digitalbonus.Niedersachsen-innovativ" funding program has been supporting companies in their digital transformation since June 2024. The program is aimed at SMEs in the commercial Economy or skilled trades or freelancers who make investments in the life sciences or eHealth sector. Funding is provided for investments in innovative projects to introduce or improve hardware, software and IT security. The aim is to increase the competitiveness of companies and leverage digital potential. The funding is the successor to the successful Digitalbonus and comprises a one-off, non-repayable grant of up to 35% for small companies and up to 20% for medium-sized companies in the amount of at least €3,000 and a maximum of €50,000.
In addition, the economic development agency in the district of Verden organizes various event formats, from webinars to face-to-face lectures, to provide information on current topics and impulses for Digitalization . Current dates can be found here.
How do you make it easier for older people to access Digitalization? "Just get started," is the answer from Dagmar Hirche, Chairwoman of the "Wege aus der Einsamkeit" association in Hamburg. In order to promote the digital participation of older people, Hirche is calling for more training courses for senior citizens on the use of cell phones and tablets. Hirche and her colleagues have organized online training courses themselves and have helped around 34,000 participants take their first steps into the digital world over the last ten years. Hirche also believes that banks and insurance companies, which nowadays expect their services to be used digitally, have a duty: they should offer regular training courses, for example on online banking.
To ensure that the region remains liveable for future generations, the district of Verden, together with the towns and municipalities belonging to the district, is committed to developing and implementing new ideas and approaches for a more climate-friendly Life .
The innovative strength of the district is reflected in a large number of projects that focus on Economy, education, securing skilled workers, climate protection and the city of Future . The aim is to set the course today for a modern and future-oriented region and meet the challenges of tomorrow in the best possible way.
