What is LabPyme?
In today’s business landscape, where change is constant and digitization becomes a strategic imperative, LabPyme positions itself as a catalyst for small and medium-sized companies. It offers a comprehensive digital skills program, combining information, mentorship, and a practical roadmap for digital transformation.
LabPyme’s commercial director, María José Ortega, emphasizes that the program goes beyond applying technology. It drives transformative change across the business, with a strong focus on people management. The aim is to help leaders boost skills, productivity, and competence to elevate competitiveness.
Ortega notes that the alliance behind LabPyme blends expertise from multiple institutions to deliver a cohesive, results-driven experience. The collaboration includes UCAM, Verne Academy, Tecon Soluciones Informáticas, and Aquora Business Education, all working toward a common goal: building actionable digital transformation plans for SMEs in the Valencian Community and Castilla-La Mancha. This alliance merges experience, accreditation, and practical tech know-how to meet real business needs.
The partnership is designed to translate a formal proposal into tangible outcomes, not only by sticking to defined content but by adding strategic diagnostics, psychometric assessments, and components like Change Management, Learnability, and Employee Experience. The overarching objective is to move SMEs from intention to measurable progress in digital transformation.
What is this program about?
The Digital Skills Plan and LabPyme are aimed at supporting SMEs in the Valencian Community through resources, training, and tailored guidance. The program helps organizations navigate the digital shift by equipping leaders and teams with the tools they need to succeed.
Verne Academy Director Javier Torrenteras highlights two core pillars: enhancing managers’ digital capabilities and supporting SMEs through courses, workshops, and events that build essential knowledge and skills. In parallel, specialists assist in creating digital transformation plans, using innovative tools to define and execute strategies, streamline processes, and boost competitiveness and profitability.
Each pillar supports a broader goal: empower SMEs to embrace digital changes with practical, actionable steps and a clear path for implementation.
The objective of LabPyme is to foster digital development within the Valencian Community by providing training and personalized guidance that aligns with the needs of local businesses.
The plan rests on two main axes: elevating managerial digital literacy and assisting SMEs through structured programs, while offering expert support to craft and execute practical transformation strategies. This approach helps organizations become more competitive and better positioned for sustainable growth.
Who does it appeal to?
The program targets company leaders and decision-makers in SMEs with 10 to 249 employees and revenues up to 50 million. It is funded by the NextGenerationEU framework and overseen by the School of Industrial Organization (EOI). Participation carries no cost for the organizations involved.
Why is it necessary to make this program? How will it contribute to your company?
Going beyond day-to-day operations, the program invites participants to design a change strategy that builds digital capability and a stronger competitive posture. Investing time in the training translates into lasting benefits for the organization, its people, and its future prospects.
The goal is to educate highly qualified professionals who can drive digital transformation inside their organizations. The program emphasizes time well spent, since it can boost competitiveness and profitability across the board.
Research and expert input underline the urgency: without a digital transformation plan, many SMEs risk falling behind as technology advances. LabPyme’s graduate program is positioned as a practical lifeline for companies seeking to stay ahead.
UCAM Communications Director Enrique Palenzuela Martín notes that LabPyme unites four leaders in process digitalization across business, education, and consultancy. The focus is on improving digital literacy, online security, and the effective use of digital tools in various contexts. In today’s business world, digital skills are essential for professionals and organizations alike.
In what format will it be done?
LabPyme has chosen a hybrid format that balances online instruction with face-to-face sessions to maximize accessibility and engagement for participants. The program takes advantage of educational funds available in the Valencian Community and Castilla La Mancha to expand access to broadcasts in major city centers and other cities capable of hosting the training sessions.
Participants will benefit from a flexible delivery model designed to fit diverse schedules while maintaining high-quality learning experiences.