TechQuartier
Innovation hub
A central point of contact for fintech and innovation in Frankfurt's banking district.
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AI & Deep Tech in Frankfurt
AI in Frankfurt is applied and shaped by financial services: RegTech, fraud detection and AI in banking, close to Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank and the European Central Bank. TechQuartier in the banking district connects banks and startups, and Regnology is an international leader in regulatory reporting.
At a glance
The AI Safari in Frankfurt explores Applied AI in financial services and regulation through TechQuartier, Regnology and Finanzguru. Designed for CTOs and R&D leaders and Board members and strategy teams.
Local perspective
Applied AI in financial services and regulation
AI in Frankfurt is applied and shaped by financial services: RegTech, fraud detection and AI in banking, close to Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank and the European Central Bank. TechQuartier in the banking district connects banks and startups, and Regnology is an international leader in regulatory reporting.
Local examples and perspectives
- TechQuartier (FinTech and AI hub in the banking district)
- Regnology (AI for regulatory reporting)
- Finanzguru (AI-powered personal finance app)
- neosfer (Commerzbank's corporate venture capital arm, Future Tech)
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
FinTech Community Frankfurt
Network
A network of banks and startups working together on partnerships.
HOLM
Logistics hub
House of Logistics and Mobility, right by Frankfurt Airport.
Companies in the local ecosystem
360T
FinTech / trading
Global FX trading marketplace (Deutsche Börse Group). One of Germany's most successful fintech exits.
Ginmon
FinTech / wealth tech
Digital wealth management and investment services (Mainzer Landstraße 33a).
Finanzguru
FinTech / B2C
A personal finance app offering digital money management.
Regnology
RegTech
Regulatory reporting software from a Frankfurt-based RegTech company.
“At last, AI use cases that work. No hype, just real applications in production. We identified three concrete pilots.”
“If you want to scale in fintech, you cannot overlook Frankfurt.”
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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