Sustainability Hub Bonn Region
Sustainability network
Bonn's point of contact for sustainable transformation and regional exchange.
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AI & Deep Tech in Bonn
AI & Deep Tech in Bonn, explored through local organisations and team conversations.
A sample day
09:30
AI in Germany and the AI Act
A briefing on the state of AI in Germany: what is hype, what is real, and what does the AI Act mean?
11:00
Inside the lab
Visit an AI startup and see its labeling stations, training clusters and live inference demos.
13:00
Lunch with machine-learning engineers
No sales presentation. Have lunch with the engineers and ask about their tech stack and recruiting.
15:00
Corporate AI deep dive
A workshop on how a large company works with AI startups, using real cases and lessons.
17:30
Networking and reflection
Dinner with founders and investors.
What your team can explore
- Which recurring task could be a good first AI test, and how would you measure improvement?
- What data, approvals and human review does the workflow need before it can be used day to day?
- Which process should move on from the workshop as an experiment, prototype or next implementation step?
- Which AI application can you test sensibly with your existing data, systems and skills?
A route shaped around your question
We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
Digital Hub Bonn
Community hub
A networking platform for Bonn's digital economy, focused on sustainability and innovation in the public sector.
Startplatz Bonn
Coworking and events
The NRW-wide Startup Hub network extends to Bonn, offering workspace and a community.
Companies in the local ecosystem
LeanIX
Enterprise SaaS
Bonn's tech success story. Enterprise architecture SaaS, acquired by SAP in 2023.
Code Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Automated security testing platform backed by Google and T-Venture.
VesselSens
HealthTech / MedTech
Sensor implants for the early detection of restenosis. High-tech medtech from Bonn.
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)
Venture Capital
Early-stage investor based in Bonn, investing in technology companies.
“At last, AI use cases that work. No hype, just real applications in production. We identified three concrete pilots.”
“Being close to DHL Innovation Labs helped us take our logistics tech concept from theory into practice.”
About the topic
Questions about AI Safari
Which AI topics does the Safari cover?
From generative AI to computer vision and robotics. Typical topics include LLMs, predictive maintenance and autonomous systems.
Is this only for tech companies?
No. Most participants come from traditional industries such as manufacturing, logistics and financial services.
Which city is the best fit for my AI Safari?
Cologne for applied AI in insurance, Düsseldorf for enterprise AI and Aachen for deep-tech research. We also organize tours in other cities, including Berlin and Munich.
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