CV Tag: Start-up Network

  • Green AI Day 2024

    Green AI Day 2024

     

    Was ist der Green AI Day? 

    KI-Produkte und Anwendungen bieten wertvolle Möglichkeiten zur Verbesserung der Nachhaltigkeit von Geschäftsprozessen, zur Entwicklung von Lösungen für Umweltprobleme und zur Schonung endlicher Ressourcen. Das ist Green AI!

    
Zahlreiche Akteur:innen aus Stuttgart und der Region engagieren sich bereits aktiv in dieser Hinsicht und arbeiten an innovativen Ansätzen, um Green AI in die Praxis umzusetzen. Um einen Anstoß zu weiterführender Forschung, Vernetzung und Kooperation zu geben, haben die Wirtschaftsförderung der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart gemeinsam mit der Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH 2023 den Green AI Day ins Leben gerufen. Dieser soll die Sichtbarkeit des Green AI-Ökosystems und der Green AI-Projekte in der Region erhöhen.

     

    Für wen ist der Green AI Day? 

    Zielgruppen sind KI-Interessierte und Akteur:innen aus etablierten Unternehmen, Start-ups, Forschungseinrichtungen und Cluster-Initiativen mit Anknüpfungspunkten zum Thema Green AI.

     

    Was erwartet Sie? 

    Der Fokus des Green AI Days liegt auf der Vernetzung dieser Teilnehmenden. Darüber hinaus bietet das Programm interessante Inhalte rund um das Thema Green AI. Dieses umfasst Keynotes, Panel-Diskussionen, Start-up Pitches und themenbezogene Breakout-Sessions.

     

    Wo? 

    Fridas Pier, Stuttgart

     

    Wann? 

    26. September 2024, 12 – 21 Uhr 

     

    Interesse? 

    Mehr Information zum Green AI Day 2024 erhalten Sie hier. 

     

    Sie möchten dabei sein? 

    Falls Sie es noch nicht getan haben, können Sie sich hier anmelden unter: https://events.bwcon.de/events/green-ai-day/#Anmeldung

  • The Cyber Valley Start-up Network continues to grow

    The Cyber Valley Start-up Network continues to grow

    AskUI

    AskUI is an AI-powered automation platform that allows users to automate user interfaces (UI) across different operating systems, devices, and applications using natural language instructions. It does not rely on traditional selectors like XPath or CSS to identify UI elements. Instead, it uses computer vision and machine learning to visually recognize and interact with UI components.

    Subsequent

    Subsequent is a provider of highly accurate, real-time tracking systems and motion analysis based on simple video recordings. No complex multi-camera infrastructures are required. Subsequent's customers include sports clubs and associations, as well as clinics, research institutes and home fitness companies.

    NeurCG

    NeurCG provides cutting-edge AI-based graphics technologies and services that produce realistic human faces. It aims to revolutionize various industries by leveraging their advanced AI capabilities to generate highly realistic human faces, offering innovative and intelligent services to their clients. 

    EndoSurge 

    EndoSurge provides robotic interventional tools compatible with existing clinical magnetic reasonance imaging (MRI) scanners. This extends surgeons' capabilities by enabling radiation-free and image-guided treatment of heart disease for improved patient outcomes. 

    Ventus Technologies

    Ventus Technologies specializes in high-resolution weather forecasts and nowcasts for roads, enhancing the safety and efficiency of electric and autonomous vehicles. Utilizing advanced physical downscaling and AI, the start-up delivers precise, location-specific weather data. It also helps car makers and fleet operators integrate these into exisiting range and consumption estimation systems. 

    In joining the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, these five start-ups enhance the diversity and collaborative culture of the Cyber Valley Community. We are pleased to have them on board!

  • Start-up BW Summit 2024

    Start-up BW Summit 2024

    Was ist der Start-up BW Summit?

    Beim Start-up BW Summit erwartet Euch ein abwechslungsreiches Programm mit hochkarätigen Speakerinnen und Speakern, eine Messe mit spannenden Start-ups, Pitches und Wettbewerben sowie viele Angebote für Gründerinnen, Gründer und alle, die es werden wollen. 

    Auch der AI Start-up Community in Baden Württemberg wird beim Start-up BW eine Bühne geboten.

    Cyber Valley veranstaltet ein Panel zum Thema KI-Innovation in Baden-Württemberg: Chancen und Herausforderungen für Start-ups mit:
     

    1. Elias Schneider (CEO, Codesphere)
    2. Max-Frederick Gerken (Geschäftsführer, Optocycle)
    3. Martin Phelan (CEO, EndoSurge)
    4. Frauke Goll (Institut für angewandte KI)
       

    Moderiert von Rebecca C. Reisch (Managing Director, Cyber Valley).

     

    Wir freuen uns sehr, ein aktiver Teil der Jury zu sein, die 3 Start-Ups für den Venture Partnering Award in den folgenden Kategorien auswählen wird: Innovation | Impact | Kontinuität. Der Preis wird von Gründermotor organisiert und von der L-Bank finanziert. Die 3 Gewinner werden am Veranstaltungstag bekannt gegeben!
     

    Außerdem können Sie uns an unserem Stand treffen und den ganzen Tag über mit Cyber Valley Start-ups in Kontakt treten!

     

    Wo?

    Messe & Kongress: Haus der Wirtschaft, Stuttgart

    Festival: Börsenplatz, Stuttgart

     

    Wann? 

    Messe & Kongress: ab 10:00 Uhr 

    Festival: ab 17:00 Uhr

     

    Interesse?

    Mehr Informationen über den Start-up BW Summit 2024 finden Sie hier. 

     

    Sie möchten dabei sein? 

    Falls Sie es noch nicht getan haben, können Sie sich noch hier anmelden unter: https://anmeldung.startupbw.de/register

  • The AI Festival in Baden-Württemberg: Cyber Valley Days Begin!

    The AI Festival in Baden-Württemberg: Cyber Valley Days Begin!

    Stuttgart, June 19, 2024 – Our future will be shaped by the brightest minds of our time, especially through the use of AI. Experts from the German and international AI and robotics community will celebrate Cyber Valley Days from June 19 to 21. For today's kick-off event, entrepreneurs from the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, international AI experts from the Cyber Valley Community, and political representatives are gathering in Stuttgart at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems.  

    “Our Cyber Valley Innovation Campus represents groundbreaking research and serves as a best-practice example of close collaboration between science and industry”, says Dr. Stegmann, Minister of State and Head of the State Chancellery. “Cyber Valley Days – with their numerous regional and international partners – show us the level of expertise in AI technology we already have here, as well as the significant untapped potential. The event proves the leading role of this internationally renowned research consortium. Through collective efforts, we are shaping the future of trustworthy AI in Germany and Europe to drive important innovations forward.” 

    “The Cyber Valley Days mark an important milestone: With our network, we have already established ourselves as an internationally recognized, excellent research location with spin-off dynamics. Our community is not only innovative – it is also growing, according to the motto #bettertogether. In this way, we are putting Baden-Württemberg on the global map in the field of intelligent systems in the long term,” says Rebecca C. Reisch, Managing Director of Cyber Valley GmbH.  

    The AI Incubator as a springboard for founders  

    At the Expo, the exhibition of the Cyber Valley Community, the public can get to know the minds behind the future of AI and gain an insight into Baden-Württemberg’s innovative power. With close to 70 AI companies, the Cyber Valley Start-up Network is active in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, construction, mobility, and agriculture. Established and leading AI companies from Baden-Württemberg include vialytics, Sereact and Computomics. Other network members such as preML, hydrop systems and Swarm Logistics Technologies will be showcasing the latest AI trends at their booths at the Cyber Valley Days opening.

    Pitches from the participants of the AI Incubator in the afternoon will provide an insight into what the AI business models of the future will look like. Through The AI Incubator program, Cyber Valley supports AI researchers and young entrepreneurs in expanding their start-up ideas and successfully implementing them in the market. Renowned entrepreneurs and start-up coaches are on hand to provide them with free advice and support. The program is currently in its fourth round with 25 AI founders. The AI Incubator is financed by the Carl Zeiss Foundation.  

    Cyber Valley Days are a three-day event in Stuttgart and Tübingen from June 19 to 21, 2024 to celebrate the Cyber Valley Community. Its program focuses on entrepreneurship and scientific innovation in artificial intelligence and modern robotics from Baden-Württemberg.  

    Information about Cyber Valley Days 

    cyber-valley.de/cyber-valley-days

    Photos of the Cyber Valley Days can be downloaded from 18:00 CEST. 

     

    About Cyber Valley 

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading center for excellence in artificial intelligence and modern robotics. Its mission and public mandate are to advocate for the research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. Cyber Valley encourages entrepreneurship by uniting scientific excellence with innovation and technology transfer. In addition, Cyber Valley facilitates critical reflection on the ethical and social implications of AI through public engagement. Cyber Valley envisions a future in which the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.   

     

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network 

    The Cyber Valley Start-up Network builds and promotes a vibrant community of AI entrepreneurs. Members get access to exclusive events and a diverse network of AI researchers, investors, and other start-up founders. The prerequisite for membership is a connection to Cyber Valley, such as being members or alumni of the Cyber Valley Community, or a location in Baden-Württemberg. The business models must have intelligent systems at their core. Further information: cyber-valley.de/start-up-network. 

    Media Contact: 
    Rebecca Beiter 
    Rebecca.beiter@cyber-valley.de 
    +49 (0) 160 9448 1797 

  • Almost 70 AI spin-offs: Cyber Valley’s Start-up Network continues to grow 

    Almost 70 AI spin-offs: Cyber Valley’s Start-up Network continues to grow 

    Stuttgart, 14. Juni 2024 – A unique community for start-ups in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged around the Cyber Valley. The Cyber Valley Start-up Network supports founders in the state to transfer AI research into applications. The model is extremely successful: many of its 67 start-ups to date have raised millions from international investors. At Cyber Valley Days, which is taking placefrom June 19 to 21, start-ups from the network will introduce themselves and present current AI trends. June 21 marks the beginning of a new phase of the Cyber Valley. During a ceremonial event, the first ELLIS Institute in Europe will be opened by Minister President Winfried Kretschmann and Science Minister Petra Olschowski. 

    “Start-ups are generators and drivers of innovation. They bring AI applications into society – from healthcare to mobility and agriculture,” said Science Minister Petra Olschowski on June 14 in Stuttgart. “Our Cyber Valley innovation campus offers founders optimal conditions: every month, three to five new start-ups join the network – including start-ups by AI researchers, but also existing new companies. With their innovative strength, these entrepreneurs are further strengthening Baden-Württemberg as a center of research and business. As the Ministry of Science, we helped to initiate the founding of Cyber Valley; and we will continue to support our AI innovation campus to the best of our ability in the future.” 

    Baden-Württemberg as the location for AI start-ups 

    “Artificial intelligence is complex and extremely fast-paced in its application. Those who want to start a business can develop their ideas wherever they find the best conditions – including an international and thematically diverse environment, access to computing power, and start-up capital. In other words, where the future is already being created, such as at the excellent science locations in Baden-Württemberg,” said Rebecca C. Reisch, Managing Director of Cyber Valley GmbH.  
     
    As a supplement to the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, the AI Incubator supports those interested in setting up a business in the Cyber Valley innovation campus environment. Over the course of eight weeks, participants learn how to expand their business models and successfully launch them on the market supported by experienced entrepreneurs and start-up coaches. The fourth cohort of 25 founders is currently going through the program. The AI Incubator is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung.  
     
    “AI will rapidly change the way we work, communicate, learn, or play – and Germany must be at the forefront of this change to maintain our quality of life. This change will be driven by innovative start-ups. Cyber Valley's mission is to create the basis for scientific breakthroughs and to support start-ups that will lead the AI future,” says Michael Black, spokesperson for Cyber Valley and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen. 

     

    Millions invested in AI start-ups: three examples 

    Cyber Valley's AI start-ups are successful with investors:

    • In 2023, NEURA Robotics, a supplier of innovative cognitive robots, raised €65 million in two financing rounds.
    • The Esslingen-based start-up MARKT-PILOT developed a solution for dynamic and market-oriented spare parts pricing. To mark its fourth anniversary, the company announced one of the largest Series A financing rounds with 40 million euros.
    • Octomind, an AI-based end-to-end testing platform for development teams, recently received €4.8 million in seed capital. 

     

    Cyber Valley Days 2024: June 19 to 21 

    The network's almost 70 start-ups are active in a wide range of industries – including the healthcare sector, construction industry, in the field of mobility, and agriculture. This diversity will be highlighted at the Cyber Valley Days, a three-day event from June 19 to 21. The program focuses on entrepreneurship and scientific innovation in artificial intelligence and modern robotics. On Wednesday, June 19, start-ups and other members of the Cyber Valley Community will present in Stuttgart. Afterwards, the teams of the AI Incubator will pitch their AI business ideas to potential investors.   
     
    At the final on June 21, the new ELLIS Institute Tübingen of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) will be opened in the presence of Minister President Winfried Kretschmann and Science Minister Petra Olschowski. This first ELLIS institute in Europe will further strengthen the Cyber Valley innovation campus as an internationally visible beacon for research into artificial intelligence. The world's most talented AI researchers will be able to advance their ideas and developments in an optimal environment. The opening of the ELLIS Institute also marks the beginning of the next phase of the Cyber Valley Innovation Campus. 
     
    Cyber Valley is the country's first innovation campus, located in the Stuttgart/Tübingen region. Cyber Valley was launched in 2016 as a joint initiative of the state, science, and industry. Its aim is to put Baden-Württemberg at the forefront of AI. The innovation campus combines excellent basic research and practical application. The scientific backbone is formed by three academic founding partners: the Universities of Stuttgart and Tübingen and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. There are also other established partners from business and research. 
      
     

    Information about Cyber Valley Days:  

    cyber-valley.de/cyber-valley-days 

    Registration

    for the Start-up Expo on Wednesday, June 19, at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart: shorturl.at/euuwd 
     
    Registration for media representatives for the ceremony and opening of ELLIS on Friday, June 21, via
    Rebecca Beiter, Director Communications & Society Cyber Valley GmbH
    0160/9448 1797
    Rebecca.beiter@cyber-valley.de 
     

    Further information 
     

    About Cyber Valley    

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading center for excellence in artificial intelligence and modern robotics. Its mission and public mandate are to advocate for research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. Cyber Valley encourages entrepreneurship by uniting scientific excellence with innovation and technology transfer. In addition, Cyber Valley facilitates critical reflection on the ethical and social implications of AI through public engagement. Cyber Valley envisions a future in which the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

     

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network   

    The Cyber Valley Start-up Network builds and promotes a vibrant community of AI entrepreneurs. Members get access to exclusive events and a diverse network of AI researchers, investors, and other start-up founders. The prerequisite for membership is a connection to Cyber Valley, such as being members or alumni of the Cyber Valley Community, or a location in Baden-Württemberg. The business models must have intelligent systems at their core.
    Further information: cyber-valley.de/start-up-network.  

  • Cyber Valley welcomes five new start-ups to its Start-up Network

    Cyber Valley welcomes five new start-ups to its Start-up Network

    Hellstern Medical 

    Hellstern Medical develops innovative ergonomic solutions for operating rooms, with a focus on reducing surgeon fatigue and pain during long procedures. Their flagship product is the NOAC (Surgeon Support System), an intelligent robotic exoskeleton device that uses motion capture technology to hold surgeons in any desired position at the operating table. The company uses operating room data to drive automation and revolutionize surgical procedures through the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). 

    Textverstehen  

    TextVerstehen specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for text understanding and natural language processing. The company is developing AI models and algorithms that analyze text data, enabling applications such as automated text summarization, question answering, and content analysis. 

    OSORA 

    OSORA is a software company that has developed a predictive analytics tool for simulating and analyzing the healing process of bone fractures. Using digital twin technology, their software is designed to provide patient-specific predictions of how a particular bone fracture will heal over time. 

    Enerlace 

    Enerlace develops innovative software solutions that enhance visualization and reporting capabilities to speed up the deployment of renewable energy. By providing these solutions, the company seeks to help wind farm operators and other industry players optimize their operations, improve efficiency, and ultimately drive the growth of sustainable wind energy production. 

    Semanux 

    Semanux is dedicated to fostering digital independence, particularly those with motor disabilities. With their innovative Semanux Access software, users can intuitively control their computers not just with their hands, but also with their head, eyes, and feet. This innovation opens a new realm of possibilities for accessibility in technology. 

    In joining the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, these five start-ups enhance the diversity and collaborative culture of the Cyber Valley Community. 

  • Cyber Valley Welcomes Five New Start-ups

    Cyber Valley Welcomes Five New Start-ups

    IPS

    Inline Process Solutions (IPS) transforms industrial operations using AI-driven sensor technology and image analysis in chemical plant operations. This technology minimizes disruptions and energy consumption, optimizing processes with unparalleled precision.

    Kora Labs

    Kora Labs uses AI-based management tools to optimize fertilizer use, maximize yields, and minimize waste in the agriculture sector. By prioritizing efficiency, Kora Labs enables farmers to achieve higher yields with lower input costs, promoting economic growth.

    Logikon AI

    Logikon AI improves AI reliability by building AI applications to evaluate and control advanced large language model (LLM) systems. The start-up's tools and metrics can automatically debug, evaluate, and score LLM reasoning traces, allowing for faster development, reliable deployment, and higher reasoning quality of advanced LLM apps.  

    Mirelo AI: Enhancing Multimedia Experiences 

    Mirelo AI enhances multimedia experiences by fusing music and multimedia. Through developing foundational music models and applications, the start-up enhances engagement and creativity in videos and games.

    Octomind

    Octomind redefines software reliability by introducing an end-to-end test platform that preemptively identifies and resolves bugs for developers, vastly improving software reliability.

    In joining the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, these five start-ups enhance the diversity and collaborative culture of the Cyber Valley Community. We are pleased to have them onboard!

  • Cyber Valley AI Incubator unveils promising path for the leaders of tomorrow

    Cyber Valley AI Incubator unveils promising path for the leaders of tomorrow

    The first day of the AI Incubator commenced with equipping participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. A highlight of the day was the insightful keynote presentation delivered by Lukas Teichmann, founder of NODE Robotics. Teichmann shared his journey of founding a successful start-up, offering valuable personal insights and inspiration. As the day came to an end, participants engaged in team matching, collaborative group work, and the vibrant exchange of ideas.

    The AI Incubator equips participants with the right knowledge, tools, and skills to transfer their cutting-edge AI and robotics research into products and applications. It is organized as a collaborative effort among the Cyber Valley Community and generously funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung. “The AI Incubator offers young, talented scientists an excellent opportunity to benefit from the broad expertise in Cyber Valley and to take the next steps in shaping the future," says Dr. Felix Streiter, Managing Director, Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung. "We are pleased to be part of this program and thus promote the transfer from cutting-edge research into practice." 

    Rebecca C. Reisch, Managing Director, Cyber Valley, emphasized the importance of the AI Incubator for the start-up community. “We are proud to have another batch of the AI Incubator adding value to our ecosystem thanks to the generous support of the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung. The program offers a real opportunity to start companies out of research and network with investors. We want to support them in playing a leading role in shaping the next generation of AI start-ups made in THE LÄND.” 

    The program is open to students, PhDs, scientists, technologists, and business talent from the Cyber Valley Community, as well as interested individuals from Baden-Württemberg. While having a team or a specific idea is not a prerequisite for participation, the program offers potential opportunities for collaboration and idea development. “If you’re thinking about building an AI or robotics start-up – teaming up with some of the most talented young scientists from the European Machine Learning community, this might be for you,” says Alexander Rudolf Diehl, Senior Advisor, Cyber Valley.  

    The AI Incubator Batch #4 will culminate in a Demo Day, during which participants will pitch their final ideas to a jury and an audience comprising of investors, corporations, researchers, and entrepreneurs. The program will end during Cyber Valley Days, bringing all stakeholders together from June 19th to June 21st, 2024. As the AI Incubator occurs twice a year, the next batch will start in October 2024.

  • Entrepreneurial Support for Scientists – Info Event

    Entrepreneurial Support for Scientists – Info Event

    Who to expect:

    Meet Cyber Valley:

    Discover Cyber Valley’s support for entrepreneurs and founders, from the Al Incubator program to our Proof of Concept and Innovation Fellowship grants.

    Introducing MAX!mize:

    Explore the opportunities to transform your research into a business with our comprehensive incubation program.

    Discover how we can support you in navigating the journey from laboratory innovation to successful startup launch.

    When and Where?

    April 10, 2024, 3:30 pm

    Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

    Heisenbergstr. 3, 70569 Stuttgart

    Room Copper (2R04)

    April 11, 2024, 1:30 pm

    Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

    Max-Planck-Ring 4, 72076 Tübingen

    Room NO.002 (Ground Floor)

    We are looking forward to seeing you!

  • IntegraSkin, MiraVision, and SPAICE drive the Cyber Valley Start-up Network forward

    IntegraSkin, MiraVision, and SPAICE drive the Cyber Valley Start-up Network forward

    The three innovative start-ups offer groundbreaking solutions in their respective fields. IntegraSkin focuses on personalized medicine for skin diseases; MIRA Vision revolutionizes image analysis in microscopy and digital pathology through AI; and SPAICE pioneers autonomous space maintenance.  

    IntegraSkin combines molecular biological methods and AI to offer personalized medical treatment, focusing on chronic inflammatory skin conditions. Skin conditions affect 90% of individuals at some point in their lifetimes. Severe cases can disrupt lives and social interactions, often leading to a cycle of trial-and-error treatments. IntegraSkin is highly motivated to change this narrative, aiming to identify optimal treatments for dermatological conditions and provide effective solutions. 

    MIRA Vision is an AI-powered platform designed for quantitative image analysis in microscopy and digital pathology. It streamlines the process by offering fast, accurate, and reproducible analysis, significantly enhancing researchers' and pathologists' capabilities. With its innovative and patented technology, MIRA Vision integrates machine intelligence into microscopy, enabling users to analyze data at previously unattainable scales. Users can upload their image data, define regions of interest, select AI-assisted analysis, and explore the results, making complex analyses accessible in just four simple steps. 

    SPAICE offers the first fully autonomous solution for In-Orbit Services, specializing in tasks in the realm of space operations, including satellite life extension and debris removal. Their software is delivered through a plug-and-play servicing platform that includes sensors, robotic arms, and a computing unit. Their solutions can affordably enhance satellite lifespans by more than 50%, boost their revenue generation by more than 50%, and reduce collision risks by more than 20%. SPAICE enhances navigation by optimizing fuel consumption, enabling real-time onboard planning, and improving safety and precision in space operations. Founded by a top-tier team from prestigious institutions, SPAICE is currently validating multiple solutions through Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) with leading European and US space entities. 

    These start-ups showcase the diverse applications of AI across various domains. Joining the Cyber Valley Start-up Network opens up numerous collaboration opportunities with the Cyber Valley Community. These three new additions will advance research and development in artificial intelligence, foster interdisciplinary synergy, and drive technological innovation forward.