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AI & Deep Tech in Stuttgart

Stuttgart connects AI research with automotive and mechanical engineering. Cyber Valley brings together research and startup support across the Tübingen–Stuttgart region; ARENA2036 adds a research and industry context for future manufacturing and mobility. For teams, the practical question is how a model moves from the lab into a production or service environment.

At a glance

The AI Safari in Stuttgart explores AI in manufacturing and mobility through Cyber Valley, ARENA2036 and Industrial AI applications in regional mechanical engineering. Designed for CTOs and R&D leaders and Board members and strategy teams.

Local perspective

AI in manufacturing and mobility

Stuttgart connects AI research with automotive and mechanical engineering. Cyber Valley brings together research and startup support across the Tübingen–Stuttgart region; ARENA2036 adds a research and industry context for future manufacturing and mobility. For teams, the practical question is how a model moves from the lab into a production or service environment.

Questions to take into the conversation

  • Which quality or maintenance decision could a model improve, and which metric would show it?
  • How can sensor and production data be made available and comparable for a sound test?
  • What latency, security and human approval requirements apply on the factory floor?

Local examples and perspectives

  • Cyber Valley (AI research and startup support)
  • ARENA2036 (manufacturing and mobility)
  • Industrial AI applications in regional mechanical engineering

A sample day

  1. 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?

  2. 11:00

    Inside the lab

    Visit an AI startup and see its labeling stations, training clusters and live inference demos.

  3. 13:00

    Lunch with machine-learning engineers

    No sales presentation. Have lunch with the engineers and ask about their tech stack and recruiting.

  4. 15:00

    Corporate AI deep dive

    A workshop on how a large company works with AI startups, using real cases and lessons.

  5. 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.

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Ecosystem organisations

Arena2036

Innovation platform

A research campus for the mobility of the future.

Hub31

Hub

Startup center for technology and innovation.

Startup Autobahn

Innovation platform

Flagship innovation platform (Plug and Play). Gropiusplatz 10.

Cyber Valley

AI consortium

An AI research consortium linking academic research and industrial applications.

Bosch Startup Harbour

Accelerator

Early-stage accelerator for AIoT.

Companies in the local ecosystem

AnyDesk

SaaS / connectivity

Remote desktop software from Stuttgart for remote access and support.

Instagrid

CleanTech / energy

Powerful portable batteries for professionals, replacing diesel generators worldwide.

Q.ANT

Quantum tech

Quantum technology pioneer in sensors and computing. A high-tech spin-off.

Vialytics

GovTech / AI

AI system for automated road condition monitoring for municipalities.

Bosch (Digital Mobility)

Corporate innovation

From industrial group to tech giant: Bosch is advancing AIoT and software-defined vehicles.

“At last, AI use cases that work. No hype, just real applications in production. We identified three concrete pilots.”
Production manager, Production manager, Manufacturing company

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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