User Group: Entrepreneur

  • MATVIS joins the Cyber Valley Start-up Network

    MATVIS joins the Cyber Valley Start-up Network

    MATVIS provides expert guidance to customers seeking to integrate AI into their business to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and enhance transparency. The start-up focuses on providing technology solutions for businesses developing regulatory-compliant AI. The company’s academic background in machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, and economics means that MATVIS can work on implementing compliance processes such as AI risk management and certification systems in high-risk applications. 

    Established in 2023, MATVIS was driven by a growing demand for future-proof AI solutions that adhere to continuously evolving standards in the field of AI development. In response, MATVIS offers a platform solution to address the potential problems that AI companies may encounter in the future.

    “We all felt that some sort of regulation for AI must be coming at some point but we couldn’t imagine what the future of AI will be like”, says Wolfgang Glatz, MATVIS’s co-founder. “From a present perspective, regulatory-compliant AI will be a chance to establish the trademark of trustworthy AI, made in Europe.”

     

    About Cyber Valley

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. Cyber Valley has a mission and a public mandate to advocate for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.

    The Cyber Valley Community brings together partners from science, industry, and society, along with AI researchers and entrepreneurs. The Cyber Valley GmbH is funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and acts as the central organizer, service provider, and host for the community. While the GmbH operates from Stuttgart and Tübingen, Cyber Valley has a larger scope: As a national and European driving force, it attracts the best people from all over the world to create the future with AI.

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network   

    Cyber Valley's Start-up Network builds and fosters a community of AI entrepreneurs. Members enjoy exclusive access to a wide-ranging network, connecting them with AI researchers, investors, corporations, and fellow start-ups. Members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, either by being located in Baden-Württemberg, or by being members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions. The core of their business model must be centered around intelligent systems. The Start-up Network is growing continuously. More information about the current number of start-ups and the application process: cyber-valley.de/start-up-network. 

    About MATVIS

    MATVIS is the reliable partner for transferring future technologies into efficient and reliable solutions for the present so that companies and organizations can achieve their ecological, economic, and social goals in the best possible way. MATVIS’s know-how empowers their partners with the implementation of regulatory-compliant AI. We advise on potentials with Al-based optimization of processes and create sustained compliance concepts that increase efficiency, enhance transparency, and enable the achievement of sustainability goals.

  • Demo Day for Batch #3 of The AI Incubator

    Demo Day for Batch #3 of The AI Incubator

    Over a six-week-period, participants of The AI Incubator attended workshops and received extensive coaching to transform their AI ideas into successful start-ups. The AI Incubator is organized by Cyber Valley, Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics.

    At the Demo Day, participants from The AI Incubator will pitch their final projects before a carefully selected jury and an audience of researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Jury members include distinguished figures in the fields of AI and start-ups: Matthias Bethge (Director of the Tübingen AI Center), Michael Black (Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute of Intelligent Systems), Alexander Diehl (investor and Co-Founder of Architizer), Lukas Findeisen (Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung), Betty Mohler-Tesch (Principle Research Scientist at Amazon), Naureen Mahmood (Co-Founder of Meshapade), and Rebecca C. Reisch (CEO of Cyber Valley).

    Following the pitches, Ingmar Hörr, Co-Founder of Curevac, will share insights on transferring scientific research into commercial success. An award ceremony will then take place, during which the jury will present prizes to the top-performing teams. This will be followed by a concluding networking event.

    The Demo Day is open to the public, but spaces are limited, and attendance must be registered in advance. Please register here.


    Demo Day Schedule

    15:00: Welcome & Intro from Rebecca C. Reisch (CEO of Cyber Valley)
    15:30: Team pitches
    17:45: Inspirational talk from Ingmar Hörr (Co-Founder of Curevac): “Sciencepreneur – How to turn science into commercial value”
    18:00: Award ceremony
    18:30 onwards: Networking with food and beverages

     

    About The AI Incubator

    The AI Incubator is a six-week program of intensive workshops and idea development. The program encourages scientists, technologists, and business talent to found their own companies, fostering the next generation of AI start-ups. With topics like prototyping, product-market fit, business strategy, and funding opportunities, 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. The program also provides participants with access to a network of experts, mentors, founders, and investors who offer guidance and inspiration on their journey into the AI business world.
     
    The AI Incubator is organized by Cyber Valley and funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung.

     

    About Cyber Valley

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. It has a mission and a public mandate to advocate for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world. 
     
    The Cyber Valley Community brings together partners from science, industry, and society, along with AI researchers and entrepreneurs. The Cyber Valley GmbH is funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and acts as the central organizer, service provider, and host for the community. While the GmbH operates from Stuttgart and Tübingen, Cyber Valley has a larger scope: As a national and European driving force, it attracts the best people from all over the world to create the future with AI.

     

    About the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung

    The Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung’s mission is to create an open environment for scientific breakthroughs. As a partner of excellence in science, it supports basic research as well as applied sciences in the STEM subject areas (science, technology, and mathematics). Founded in 1889 by the physicist and mathematician Ernst Abbe, the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung is one of the oldest and biggest private science funding institutions in Germany. It is the sole owner of Carl Zeiss AG and SCHOTT AG. Its projects are financed from the dividend distributions of the two foundation companies.

  • Voiceagenten grows the digital voice assistant market 

    Voiceagenten grows the digital voice assistant market 

    As a service provider, Voiceagenten was founded to demonstrate the capabilities and potential of digital voice assistants. The company creates digital interaction opportunities for various industries with the help of Amazon Alexa. Voiceagenten’s tools combine their voice technology expertise with the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI). 

    The emergence of large language models (LLMs) represents a game-changer in the voice technology field. Voiceagenten recognizes the potential of these models in enhancing the efficacy and precision of voice assistants. Rooted in sophisticated AI algorithms, LLMs empower digital assistants to comprehend and respond with an almost human-like understanding, bridging the gap between machine and natural conversation. The start-up integrates LLMs to elevate the user experience, ensuring seamless interactions and more intuitive responses. It's not just about voice commands anymore; it's about engaging in meaningful dialogues with technology.

    Image: Voiceagenten

    Voiceagenten ensures that each project and application is flexible and tailored to the requirements of the client. They have already offered several services to their customers, including a time tracking service where employees can record their working time and create a time stamp with a simple voice command. For another client, they developed a high-quality forest bathing experience at home by generating an audio experience with forest meditating sounds to ensure complete tranquility.  

    The company also offers a professional audio transcription service that can transcribe text in 57 languages. This can be used for creating and publishing podcasts, interviews, videos, and more. The advancement of digital voice assistant capabilities through artificial intelligence offers distinct advantages that can be customized to suit individual requirements.

    CEO of Voiceagenten, Paulos Mesghina, additionally remarks, "At Voiceagenten, we're revolutionizing digital interactions through AI-driven voice solutions. Every command shapes a more conversational future."  

     

    About Cyber Valley  

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. It has a mission and a public mandate to advocate for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

    The Cyber Valley Community brings together partners from science, industry, and society, along with AI researchers and entrepreneurs. The Cyber Valley GmbH is funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and acts as the central organizer, service provider, and host for the community. While the GmbH operates from Stuttgart and Tübingen, Cyber Valley has a larger scope: As a national and European driving force, it attracts the best people from all over the world to create the future with AI. 

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network   

    With the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, Cyber Valley is building and fostering a community of AI entrepreneurs. Members enjoy exclusive access to a wide-ranging network, connecting them with AI researchers, investors, corporations, and fellow start-ups. Members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, either by being located in Baden-Württemberg, or by being members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions. The core of their business model must be centered around intelligent systems. The Start-up Network is growing continuously. More information about the current number of start-ups and the application process: cyber-valley.de/start-up-network. 

    About Voiceagenten 

    Voiceagenten is at the forefront of voice technology. As experts in Large Language Models and Prompt Engineering, we offer AI-driven speech solutions that will propel your business into the future. 

  • AI House Davos: Leading the Global Conversation on AI

    AI House Davos: Leading the Global Conversation on AI

    We are thrilled to announce the launch of AI House Davos 2024: A Global Forum for AI Progress during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting. AI House Davos will convene thought-leaders, academics, industry experts, government officials, investors, and entrepreneurs to foster discussions that will influence the responsible scaling, integration, and regulation of artificial intelligence. This inclusive and multidisciplinary platform will embrace diverse stakeholders, including academia, government, industry, finance, civil society, and entrepreneurship. It aims to provide solutions for addressing the global impact of artificial intelligence.

    The AI House

    AI was one of the main topics during the last annual meeting of the World Economic Forum and the conversation has only accelerated since then. Today, there is an urgent need for a global discussion that includes policymakers, academics, civil society, venture, and industry. The AI House Davos provides an independent platform to have this global conversation on neutral ground and invites you to join us as we embark on this remarkable endeavor.

    During the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, the AI House Davos will unite prominent figures to engage in discussions on the most critical issues concerning artificial intelligence, exploring its impact on society. By establishing a long-term presence and fostering a community of AI thought-leaders during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, the AI House will have enduring global effects on a long-term scale. Together with other partners, sponsors, contributors, and media partners, we are poised to make a significant impact on the future of AI.

    The Leaders of the Global Conversation on AI

    AI House Davos is a joint initiative by Merantix and the ETH AI Center together with Swisscom, UTokyo Institute for AI and Beyond, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Cyber Valley is a contributor to the planned program.

    Stay tuned for more updates, and mark your calendars for AI House Davos from January 15 to January 19, 2024. More information can be found here: Cyber Valley at AI House Davos


    Media contact

    Dr. Hazel Rowland
    Media Manager, Cyber Valley GmbH
    Email: hazel.rowland@cyber-valley.de

  • Finale: Demo Day for The AI Incubator

    Finale: Demo Day for The AI Incubator

     

    Bei dieser Veranstaltung werden die Teilnehmer des KI-Inkubatorprogramms ihre endgültigen Ideen einer Jury vorstellen. Die Veranstaltung findet in englischer Sprache statt. Weitere Informationen über das Programm auf Englisch sind unten.

     

    Following six weeks of workshops and inspiring inputs, participants from Batch #3 of The AI Incubator will pitch their final ideas to a jury and a distinguished audience of investors, corporates, researchers, and entrepreneurs. The best teams will be awarded by the jury and have the chance to win attractive prices. Event attendees will have the chance to meet the teams during the concluding networking event with beverages and fingerfood.

     

    When? 

    November 23, 2023, 15:00-18:30 CEST

     

    Where? 

    Amazon Research & Development Center
    Friedrich-Miescher-Straße 4, 72076 Tübingen

     

    Jury

    Michael Black 
    Alex Diehl 
    Lukas Findeisen
    Naureen Mahmood
    Betty Mohler-Tesch
    Rebecca C. Reisch

     

    Special Guest Speaker

    Ingmar Hörr, Co-Founder CureVac

     

    Schedule

    15:00: Welcome & Intro from Rebecca C. Reisch (CEO of Cyber Valley)
    15:30: Team pitches
    17:45: Inspirational talk from Ingmar Hörr (Co-Founder of Curevac): “Sciencepreneur – How to turn science into commercial value”
    18:00: Award ceremony
    18:30 onwards: Networking with food and beverages

     

    Registration

    Registration is closed for this event. Please contact Paul-David Bittner if you have any questions. 

     

    The AI Incubator

    The AI Incubator is a six-week program for AI talents with brilliant ideas. The program encourages scientists, technologists, and business talent to found their own companies, fostering the next generation of AI start-ups.  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 covers topics such as, AI prototyping, product-market fit, business strategy, and funding. The program also provides participants with access to a network of experts, mentors, founders, and investors who offer guidance and inspiration on their journey into the AI business world.

    The AI Incubator is organized by Cyber Valley and funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. 

  • Cyber Valley Start-up Network welcomes hydrop systems

    Cyber Valley Start-up Network welcomes hydrop systems

    The Stuttgart-based start-up aims to increase awareness of water consumption, thereby addressing environmental issues, including water shortages and droughts. 

    With the use of their plug-and-play adapter, hydrop systems has made it easy to determine how much water is being consumed in a household. After the adapter connects to the water meter, the user-friendly central monitoring platform analyzes in detail the consumption of water within a specific period. Using the results, the start-up will optimize water utilization, enhancing a household’s efficiency and lowering costs.  

    hydrop systems application

    Image: hydrop systems

    With the help of artificial intelligence, hydrop systems develops software that pinpoints exactly where water is being used, delivering an even more detailed analysis of consumption than is possible without such software. With this knowledge, preventive measures can be taken before problems like leakages and bursts occur.    

    “At hydrop systems, we believe that we unlock the path to a greener and more resilient future through the fusion of sustainability and cutting-edge AI innovations. We are excited to be part of the Cyber Valley, where the synergy between research, industry, and start-ups in this domain is shaping a brighter future for all,” says Katrin Kreidel, CEO and Co-Founder of hydrop systems. 

    About Cyber Valley 

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest research consortium in artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. Cyber Valley has a public mandate to advocate for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

    The Cyber Valley Community connects partners from science, industry, and society together, along with AI researchers and entrepreneurs. The Cyber Valley GmbH, funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg, acts as the central organizer, service provider, and host for this community. The GmbH is located in Stuttgart and Tübingen, but the Cyber Valley Community has a far wider reach: As a national and European driving force, we attract the best people from around the world to create the future with AI. 

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network  

    With the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, Cyber Valley is building and fostering a community of AI entrepreneurs. Members enjoy exclusive access to a wide-ranging network, connecting them with AI researchers, investors, corporations, and fellow startups. Members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, either by being located in Baden-Württemberg, or by being members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions. The core of their business model must be centered around intelligent systems. The Start-up Network is growing continuously. More information about the current number of start-ups and the application process: cyber-valley.de/start-up-network.

      

    About hydrop systems 

    hydrop systems wants to proactively prevent water shortages through offering smart metering for water consumption. We provide a user-friendly solution for determining water usage via precise monitoring. The device, which anyone can install easily in under two minutes, attaches seamlessly to the existing water meter and offers real-time monitoring. Data is analyzed on hydrop systems' backend using artificial intelligence, which can perform tasks like tracking consumption by application and promptly spotting leaks. hydrop systems also provides personalized water-saving tips and an information platform with, among other tools, general facts about water and a community function. 

  • Startup:con Tübingen #9

    Startup:con Tübingen #9

    Welche Auswirkungen hat der EU AI Act im Hinblick auf KI-Start-ups? Was gibt es Neues aus der KI-Forschung? Und was können wir von erfolgreichen KI-Start-ups lernen? Experten und Gründer berichten von ihren Erfahrungen und geben wertvolle Tipps. Außerdem stellen sich wieder lokale Start-up-Supporter und junge Start-ups an Ständen und in kurzen Pitches vor.

    Das Programm in Kürze:

      • 17:00 Uhr Check-in
      • 17:30 Uhr Eröffnung der Startup:con Tübingen mit Impulsvorträgen von Anwalt und Gründer Felix Buchmann gemeinsam mit dem Team von MATVIS, Wieland Brendel (Max Planck Forschungsgruppenleiter und Co-Founder von Maddox) und Max-Frederick Gerken (CEO Optocycle)
      • 18:20 Uhr Open Stage Pitches – Deine 60 Sekunden auf der Bühne
      • 18:30 Uhr Networking auf der Gründermesse

    Wann: Donnerstag, 12.10.23 ab 17:00 Uhr

    Wo: Brauwerk Freistil, Wöhrdstr. 25, 72072 Tübingen

    Den Link zur Anmeldung findet Ihr hier.

  • Parameter Lab enables a responsible AI evolution

    Parameter Lab enables a responsible AI evolution

    Through the extensive research of trustworthy intelligent systems, Parameter Lab provides user-friendly tools to safely bring software and applications to market. 

    Innovations in artificial intelligence offer numerous possibilities for all industries. However, the more intelligent systems become part of the everyday world, the more obstacles and challenges can occur. Some of these challenges are more prominent with Large Language Models (LLMs), including issues of privacy and copyright, or faithfulness and calibration. They may also incorporate unauthorized personal data and untruthful sources. 

    Parameter Lab understands these challenges and aims to address potential problems. To increase trust in these types of systems, the start-up provides the right tools and knowledge to enhance the understanding of each use-case, enabling responsible and secure use of AI. They are helping individuals and businesses safely navigate through the future of artificial intelligence.  

    Start-up Network 

    Since becoming a member of the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, Parameter lab is now part of the ecosystem to drive for a better and safer future for intelligent systems. 

    "Parameter Lab is bridging the gap between AI's promise and its challenges. We're democratizing safe, trustworthy AI—so you can focus on innovation, not hesitation,” says Young-Wha Park, CEO, Parameter Lab. 

    About Cyber Valley

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. Cyber Valley has a public mandate: As advocates for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems are at the forefront. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

    About Cyber Valley Start-up Network

    The Cyber Valley Start-up Network fosters a community of entrepreneurs. Its members are invited to attend newly created Cyber Valley networking events such as talks, meet-ups, and tech brunches on a regular basis. They are listed on the Cyber Valley website and can use the network’s logo in their communication materials. Network members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, for instance by being headquartered in the state of Baden-Württemberg, or by having members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions among their founders. Their activities must be related to the field of intelligent systems. Membership in the Cyber Valley Start-up Network is reviewed once a year to ensure that these requirements continue to be met. Founded in November 2019, the Cyber Valley Start-up Network currently has 43 members as of September 2023.   

    About Parameter Lab

    AI Journey, Secured. Parameter Lab is a leading innovator in the realm of trustworthy AI, addressing the key challenges posed by foundational models. Their solutions tackle privacy, copyright, and data integrity issues, providing a secure framework for the deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs). The start-up also focuses on safer and more responsible AI. Their tools and services are designed to empower individuals and businesses, ensuring a secure and ethical AI journey. For more information, visit the website or contact them.

     

  • Showzone provides AI-powered presentation delivery platform

    Showzone provides AI-powered presentation delivery platform

    While giving powerful presentations is crucial for any business, content creation is not the only important factor in delivering a strong message. Founded in January 2023 as ETH Zürich spin-off, Showzone’s vision is to evolve presentations into outcome-driven experiences for everyone.  

    Users can simply drag their slides into the Showzone app, where a QR code is generated for the audience to follow the slides and engage with the presenter during the presentation. At the end, a one-click summary of the transcript is created and shared with attendees. Showzone then notifies the presenter about audience interactions with the summary, enabling effective follow-ups with promising leads. The company strives to increase engagement between the presenter and their audience by making presenting more effective. 

    “Our attention span is very short, and we tend to forget over 80% of the information immediately after a presentation. For presenters, this means their presentation doesn’t pay off: they cannot engage their audience well, and once the presentation ends, they have no way to connect with them. We are here to fix it,” Eren Akbiyik, CEO of Showzone.

    About Cyber Valley    

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. Cyber Valley has a public mandate: As advocates for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems are at the forefront. The company envisions a future where 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 fosters a community of entrepreneurs. Its members are invited to attend newly created Cyber Valley networking events such as talks, meet-ups, and tech brunches on a regular basis. They are listed on the Cyber Valley website and can use the network’s logo in their communication materials. Network members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, for instance by being headquartered in the state of Baden-Württemberg, or by having members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions among their founders. Their activities must be related to the field of intelligent systems. Membership in the Cyber Valley Start-up Network is reviewed once a year to ensure that these requirements continue to be met. Founded in November 2019, the Cyber Valley Start-up Network currently has 43 members as of September 2023.   

    About Showzone  

    Founded in 2023, Showzone is an ETH Zürich spin-off and an ETH AI Center start-up. The team consists of Eren Akbiyik, CEO and AI lead with patent and research papers in artificial intelligence, Nicolas Zanotti, CPO with product experience from his long tenure in unicorn start-up GetYourGuide, and Simon Beyer, COO with proven skills in global sales & transformation initiatives as a senior consultant at Ernst&Young. Showzone is also supported by Microsoft for Startups, NVIDIA Inception Program, AWS EdStart, and Kickstart Innovation by Impact Hub.