An empirical study of the career paths of AI doctoral candidates at German universities. To achieve its ambitious goals, Germany must compete for the best minds. But how attractive is Germany for AI researchers? Are universities and research institutions able to attract promising young scientists from around the world? And where do these talents go… Read more »
champI4.0ns 
Cooperation “Smart Data Usage” with Austria (GER-AUT): Intelligent and Sovereign Data Usage Using the Example of the Timber Industry. As part of champI4.0ns, the use of production-related data is advanced by demonstrating, through examples from the timber industry, how intelligent and sovereign data usage can be achieved in an ecosystem of diverse partners. This is… Read more »
5G++FlexiCell 
Open and flexible industrial networking with 5G small cell: adaptive production and intra-logistics in SMEs In contrast to already discussed 5G applications in production, 5G++ FlexiCell focuses on the establishment of flexible 5G small cells for production in SMEs with the possibility of federation. The 5G campus network in nomadic island operation will be operated… Read more »
CampusDynA 
Dynamic adaptation of campus networks and applications in industrial application scenarios CampusDynA aims at the realization of applications in the fields of autonomous mobile robotics, resource efficiency of production facilities and civil security of production sites with the help of open 5G campus networks and thus contributes to the evaluation of the concrete added value… Read more »
TICCTEC 
Time Sensitive Communication in Campusnetworks for Teleoperated Control TICCTEC aims to integrate Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) into 5G campus networks in combination with Device-to-Device communication, based on 5G O-RAN and an open source core. Combining these technologies in the CampusOS modular technology building block and open source code or open interfaces will increase security, reliability, and… Read more »
MAVERIC
Middleware for automated use of edge resources in campus networks The MAVERIC project uses a new, open approach and develops technologies for the flexible deployment of infrastructure in 5G campus networks. Depending on the industrial application, computing capacity, storage capacity, and other aspects can be optimized. The project results will be tested in the challenging… Read more »
O5G-N-IoT 
Open 5G campus networks for emergency response supported by Internet of Things (IoT) technologies The O5G-N-IoT project focuses on open architectures for the Internet of Things for industrial research and pre-competitive development. On the one hand, the focus is on the development and integration of 5G components, e.g., cameras and sensors such as gas detection… Read more »
KliNet5G 
Clinical Networks via 5G KliNet5G will evaluate the feasibility of a 5G-based network infrastructure based on OpenRAN in clinics with medical technology, biosensor and clinic logistics applications. Using the building set from the lead projects, a clinical 5G test field will be established using a two-stage strategy. The applications are selected to reflect a broad… Read more »
CampusOS Lead Project for Providers and Users
Lead Project CampusOS for Providers and Users – Component Construction Kit and Blueprints for the Establishment and Operation of Open Campus Networks The lead project CampusOS aims at establishing a technologically sovereign modular campus network ecosystem in Germany. The focus is on open and secure wireless networks based on open wireless technologies and interoperable network… Read more »
Qompiler 
Standardized Quantum Software Stack There is still a large gap between accessible and user-friendly programming, as known from classical computer science, and quantum programming, which is often still experimental. To close this gap, a higher-level quantum programming language that goes beyond the currently established assembler-like languages and automates many of the small-step elements is being… Read more »
Element 
The ELEMENT project aims to create cost-effective and convenient charging options for electric vehicles in multi-story buildings. The goal is to establish an energy and charging management system that coordinates charging processes according to the needs of the tenants, while also incorporating decentralized power generation systems. This includes communication with the power grid through a… Read more »
CARNIVAL 
Cooperation “ICT of the Future” with Austria (GER-AUT): Consistent Aerial Radar-based Navigation In Visibility challenged Areas and Landscapes The project aims to further develop autonomous mobile systems by investigating and developing the next generation of on-board localization technology using radar inertial odometry. The results of the project can be used to overcome the most pressing… Read more »
EuProGigant 
Cooperation “Smart Data Use” with Austria (GER-AUT): A binational research project for smart and sovereign use of data in the European industry The goal of the project is to demonstrate and scale a location-spanning, digitally connected production ecosystem with resilient, data-driven, and sustainable value creation to strengthen the European industry. The value creation speed and… Read more »
SafeFBDC 
Investigating the Suitability of a Financial Big Data Cluster to Safeguard Data Sovereignty in the Financial Sector. The safeFBDC project is creating a platform on which AI applications for the European financial sector will be developed and provided. The financial data platform enables the secure exchange of data while preserving individual data sovereignty. Financial data… Read more »
ADVANTAGE 
Automatic Inductive Charging of Autonomous Electric Vehicles in Logistics and Transportation The ADVANTAGE project aims to enable fully automatic charging of electric vehicles in the logistics and public transportation sectors. The main objectives are the development of an integrated, contactless, and inductive energy transfer (WPT) system and the development of a precise parking aid in… Read more »
QuantumLeap 
Standardization of Post-Quantum Cryptography for the Financial Industry Cryptographic methods currently in use to secure IT systems are hardly or only with difficulty attackable with currently available, conventional computer technology. This is no longer the case for quantum computers. Therefore, it is urgently necessary to begin the migration from classical cryptographic methods to new methods… Read more »
SPEAKER 
Made in Germany Voice Assistance Platform They are called Alexa, Siri, Bixby or Cortana: voice assistants regulate many things in everyday life automatically on demand. But they are not up to the task of being used in a noisy open-plan office or even in production. The SPEAKER project is developing a voice assistance platform based… Read more »
Quantum-Computing: Applications for Business 
With the funding program “Quantum Computing – Applications for Business”, the BMWK supports research, development and innovation projects that prove and demonstrate the technical feasibility, viability and usefulness of quantum computing using relevant, practical use cases as examples.
International Data Spaces Association 
The International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) is a coalition of more than 130 member companies that share a vision of a world where all companies self-determine usage rules and realize the full value of their data in secure, trusted, equal partnerships; and we are making that vision a reality. Their goal is nothing less than… Read more »
Gaia-X 
With the European initiative “Gaia-X,” Europe strengthens its sovereignty in handling data. “Gaia-X” is a joint European project that brings together individuals from different industries, scientific disciplines, administrations, and politics to work towards a common goal. Gaia-X aims to develop the foundation for the next generation of data infrastructure: an open, transparent, and secure digital… Read more »
FIWARE 
Together with its members and partners, FIWARE Foundation drives the definition – and the Open Source implementation – of key open standards that enable the development of portable and interoperable smart solutions in a faster, easier and affordable way, avoiding vendor lock-in scenarios, whilst also nurturing FIWARE as a sustainable and innovation-driven business ecosystem. Domains… Read more »
ICT for Electromobility 
Information and communication technologies (ICT) play an important role in electromobility. They control all important functions in the electric vehicle and form the basis for its integration into future intelligent energy and transportation systems. The aim of the BMWK technology program “ICT for electromobility” is to promote the development and testing of ICT-based solution concepts… Read more »
AI Innovation Competition
Innovation in the field of artificial intelligence is to be placed on a broader basis in Germany, and unconventional, disruptive ideas are also to be given opportunities in the future. AI methods are to become even stronger drivers for innovative value networks and the creation of new products and business models in the various sectors… Read more »