Discover the power of Data Science and AI for SMEs
We believe that the power of Data Science and AI should be accessible to all SMEs. This is why, we at the JADS MKB Datalab (MKB = SME in English) help you as an entrepreneur in making Data Science and AI applicable within your company. We carry out projects with our talented Data Science Master students, not only supporting your company in digital transformation, but also providing future data professionals with valuable, hands-on experiences to prepare them for a successful career.
We offer various tools to support your company in defining impactful Data Science and AI projects. Think about developing Power BI Dashboards, creating proof of concepts and optimising processes. Together, we bring the benefits of data-driven work to your company.
Why JADS MKB Datalab?
Latest techniques
As part of TU/e and TiU, we bring the latest developments in Data Science and AI to your company.
Affordable expertise
Our Master students offer high-quality advice without the high costs of traditional consultants.
Scientifically grounded
Our advice is based on scientific insights and objectivity, without commercial interests
Entrepreneur central
We always put the needs and challenges of the entrepreneur at the heart of our approach.
Our approach: Data Project
Among other things, the JADS MKB Datalab carries out short projects in sprints of 60-80 hours, spread over 8-10 weeks, executed by talented Data Science and AI Master students, with clearly defined goals and results. Our approach is structured and results-oriented, so you can take full advantage of the potential of Data Science and AI.
- Intake: Discuss your specific needs and goals.
- Project proposal: Converting needs and goals into a concrete defined research question to guide the project.
- Project: Develop solution to answer the research question.
- Evaluation: Evaluate the results and discuss further improvement.
About the MKB Datalab
There’s an ever-growing demand for DS&AI, which grows in tandem with the rate of development in the field. But its application is often limited to large companies. This creates a gap between these large companies and SMEs, while digitisation is important for everyone.
The JADS MKB Datalab, founded in 2018, aims to narrow this gap by helping SMEs to become data-driven. We offer a wide range of accessible and affordable solutions to grow your company and achieve your goals by taking advantage of the latest Data Science and AI techniques.
Example cases
Over the past six years, the JADS MKB Datalab has carried out 350+ projects for 190+ companies with 140+ students. These SMEs from the Netherlands and Belgium in different sectors have been helped with issues in Data Science and AI. Think of dashboarding, customer segmentation, generative AI and data quality/visualisation.
Most frequently asked questions from SMEs to the JADS MKB Datalab
The impact of working with the MKB Datalab
The impact of working with the MKB Datalab
“Thanks to the AI tool developed for us by the MKB Datalab, we no longer had to go through hundreds of pages of information to achieve our new risk profile.”
— Safety Region Brabant
Better workforce planning thanks to Data Science
Better workforce planning thanks to Data Science
“Thanks to the use of smart data, we can now better estimate – based on the weather forecast – how many staff we need to schedule. This is good for our cost control and customer satisfaction.”
Jules Lauwerijssen, Bakery Royal
Upcoming JADS MKB Datalab events
Together, let's look at solutions to work with Data Science & AI.
Virgil Sowirono
Project Lead - JADS MKB DatalabContact us and I'll provide the coffee!
