Land promotes project Ki-Challenge of the Fraunhofer IOSB with 500,000 euros and offers free workshops for companies

Land promotes project Ki-Challenge of the Fraunhofer IOSB with 500,000 euros and offers free workshops for companies

Baden-Württemberg promotes the “Ki-Challenge” project of the Fraunhofer Institute for Optronik, System Technology and Image Evaluation IOSB with around 500,000 euros in order to accelerate the technology transfer in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The funding was made by Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism, announced at the regional AI Excellence Centers.

The “Ki-Challenge” project aims to support companies, especially small and medium-sized companies, in the development and application of AI solutions and business models. For this purpose, free workshops are offered in which practical solutions for challenges in the development and application of AI are developed. In addition, employees are to be trained and further trained in the basics of AI methods.

The promotion of the technology transfer of research results into concrete business models is crucial for the future of the AI ​​ecosystem in Baden-Württemberg. Supporting companies and start-ups in the implementation of AI applications is an important step to keep the AI ​​location of Baden-Württemberg at the top.

The “Ki-Challenge” project is implemented as part of the “Ki-Allianz Baden-Württemberg” cooperative, which bundles various AI projects and measures in different cities and regions. The country provides a total of up to 15 million euros for the construction of regional AI excellence centers at various locations. The regional AI excellence centers serve as the contact for companies, founding, advisory institutions and science and support them along the entire AI innovation chain.

The promotion of technology transfer and the support of companies in the development and application of AI solutions have a variety of positive effects. Thanks to the faster knowledge transfer, companies can implement innovative AI solutions faster and develop new business models. Smaller and medium -sized companies often have limited resources for research and development, so free workshops and support in solving challenges are particularly valuable for you.

The promotion of the AI ​​ecosystem in Baden-Württemberg contributes to strengthening the location and the development of new growth potential. The regional networking of companies, science and consulting facilities promotes the exchange of know-how and the cooperation in the development of AI applications. As a result, Baden-Württemberg can ensure its position as a leading location for AI value added.

Overall, the promotion of the “Ki-Challenge” project and the regional AI excellence centers is an important step to accelerate the technology transfer of AI research results into concrete applications and business models. Companies are supported to implement innovative AI solutions and thus strengthen their competitiveness. At the same time, the promotion of the AI ​​ecosystem helps to establish Baden-Württemberg as the leading location for AI value added and to open up new growth potential.