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Looking for a 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭? 🚀 On #September 5th and 6th, 2024, the UIG e.V. Conference will take place in the tech city of #Karlsruhe, right after the renowned "Mensch und Computer" conference. This year's #UIG Conference is dedicated to the theme #Human and #AI and will discuss how AI is transforming the workplace, society, and economy, as well as how these changes can be responsibly shaped. 🤝 In addition to exciting presentations, discussions, and workshops, there will be numerous opportunities for personal networking. Join us for an event full of #innovation, #inspiration, and valuable #connections! 🌟 ➡️ More information about the conference and the program can be found in the link in the comments. #transformation #keynotes #entrepreneurship #kigarage #uig2024 #Karlsruhe Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Fokus Mensch

💥 KI-Garage X Start-up BW #Summit in Stuttgart! This year's BW Summit was a vibrant hub for innovation and networking. #Startups, #Investors and #players from Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Europe came to Stuttgart to see new #innovations, using the #networking opportunities and #keynotes from high ranking speakers such as Ministerpräsident Winfried Kretschmann. 🌟As KI-Garage, we didn’t want to miss this amazing opportunity. Cansu Cak from our team, lead the investment #carousel where startups could catch up with investors and expand their networks. We were especially thrilled to bring three of our active #startups, Black Forest AI, NECKAR and NextStepHR to the Start-up BW summit in Stuttgart. 🙌🏼 Special thumbs up to Visual Abstract, Optocycle and FAIBRICS, THREE Startups from our former batches, who became KI-#Champions - what a great and amazing achievement!! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! #KIGarage #StartupBWSummit #AI #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Innovation Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum Rustam Bekmamedov Sergey Vasiliev 🚀 Finn M. Glas Lorenz Kopp

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to our well-deserved 2nd and 3rd place #winners from our big AI RISE FINALE: Gauss Machine Learning GmbH and preML GmbH 🎉 Jonathan Spitz secured 2nd place with Gauss Machine Learning GmbH 🌟 His idea: revolutionizing the manufacturing sector with the AI copilot, #Optimyzer. By implementing Optimyzer, production costs drop as it allows any machine operator to find the ideal settings for each manufacturing task. An idea that truly boosts productivity!⬆️ 3rd place was secured by brothers David Fehrenbach and Jonas Fehrenbach with preML GmbH. Also located in the manufacturing sector, they focus on developing an automatic #visual quality inspection system based on AI, which can be used for both end-of-line and in-line inspections. 💥 #Congratulations to our winners. We are also incredibly impressed by our other three startups and their innovative ideas: Black Forest AI, NECKAR and NextStepHR ! Thanks for sharing the ride 🙌🏼 #startup #ai #kigarage #demoday Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum

👀 What is it like to start a business in your region? The #survey for the German #Startup Monitor is in full swing. Participate now and give startups and founders a voice! The Startup-Verband wants to learn more about the topics that currently concern you. 💪 The German economy needs to transform: Startups drive innovation like no other. Yet there are many hurdles – the shortage of skilled workers, lengthy administrative processes, and lack of capital hinder founders. Your input is needed here: What challenges are you facing and what do startups in your region need? 👉 Are you a founder or C-level executive in a startup? Then take part in the survey #now. Find the link in the comment! #startup #entrepreneurship #germany Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum

💥 𝐀𝐈 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 2024💥 WHAT A RIDE - 6 startups, 9 weeks and a bombastic #DemoDay ✨ In April, we started this years batch of our scaling program #AIRISE, together with Baden-Württemberg Stiftung. As part of the journey, our six selected teams — Black Forest AI , Gauss Machine Learning GmbH, NextStepHR, NECKAR, preML GmbH and WÖRK.APP — enhanced their competencies, preparing their visions for the next step in #scaling. The startups participated in workshops and 1:1-trainings to develop crucial skill sets, gaining essential knowledge for scaling their businesses and climbing the #steps to #success. After celebrating our wonderful #DemoDay at the Business Development Center in Heidelberg, it's time to give a loud shout-out to the individuals who paved the way for our program to prosper: 🌟A massive THANK YOU to all our #workshop leaders and trainers! You transformed AI RISE into an incredible journey of learning and growth, laying the foundation for successful businesses: Jonas Braun, Manuel Hartmann, Bianca Praetorius, Dr. Arndt Schwaiger, Dmitri Sarle and Alexi Malikotsinas. 🌟THANK YOU to our wonderful #jury: Heino Freudenberg a distinguished family entrepreneur and angel investor from our #DemoDay partner PALATINA Business Angels Rhein-Neckar e.V.; Dennis Janka, Professor for Machine Learning and Optimization Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) / University of Applied Sciences and Knut Haberkant, Head of InnovationLab himalaya - the Exploration Lab at HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH. They had the challenging responsibility of selecting our #TOP 3 winners. We deeply appreciate their expertise and dedication. 🌟 THANK YOU to our great partner PALATINA Business Angels Rhein-Neckar e.V. who supported this event and made it better than ever. They curated the elevator pitches with the startups Prefiro, ISTARI.AI, Ventecon Technologies, Zapdeck, StableFlame and Artificient Mobility Intelligence, allowing our audience to get to know even more startups. We are thankful and enjoyed this awesome cooperation. 🎉 Our final #CONGRATULATIONS to 🥇 Sebastian Stark, Daniel Defiebre and Dan Seiler with their winning startup WÖRK.APP 🥈 Jonathan Spitz with Gauss Machine Learning GmbH 🥉 David Fehrenbach and Jonas Fehrenbach with preML GmbH. 🌟 Last but not least, we want to THANK all our #startups for participating in our program. Your #passion and #dedication are the 💛 of our mission, and we loved seeing your ideas take shape and grow. We are excited to see what comes next — kudos for all your hard work! 🙏🏽

💥 AND THE #WINNER IS: WÖRK.APP 🎉 We are super excited to announce the winner of this year's #DemoDay of our AI RISE program: Sebastian Stark, Dan Seiler, Daniel Defiebre and their team! ✨ WÖRK.APP helps young people to #discover their career passions by providing real insights from apprentices and students, making career exploration easy and attractive. Applying for positions is seamless, reducing barriers and offering more guidance. 👀 Their #app answers the hotly discussed question: How to get Gen Z into the market? By rethinking career orientation with transparent job insights through short #videos and a #swipe interface, WÖRK.APP is the perfect fit for #GenZ! With a strong presence on TikTok and Instagram, they effectively attract young talents and continuously grow the #Wörk community. This makes it easier for companies to connect with these talents and offer attractive jobs. What a great product! 📱💜💛 We are proud of you and look forward to the next steps in scaling! 🙌🏼 #KIgarage #Demoday #AIRISE #startup #wörk #entrepreneurship #vision Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum Annika Hagelstein Baden-Württemberg Stiftung PALATINA Business Angels Rhein-Neckar e.V.

🚀Ready for 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖…. ‼️ Come and meet our #jury and our six #startups at out AI RISE #DemoDay! Finally, after weeks of preparation and training, our teams are ready to pitch their visions in front of our brilliant jury. Waiting for them and FOR YOU are: ✨ Heino Freudenberg, a distinguished family entrepreneur, CEO as well as associate of JANTOR GmbH and angel investor, shares his enthusiasm for supporting AI startups in our region. He has supported various startups and is renowned for helping teams scale their visions. JANTOR is focused on financing startups in the Baden-Württemberg area, one of Germany's top five regions for startups. ✨Dennis Janka, Professor for Machine Learning and Optimization at the University of Applied Sciences, Karlsruhe/Germany, brings a wealth of experience to the table. After earning his PhD in mathematics, he worked as a senior scientist at ABB Corporate Research, developing AI-based solutions for process industries. He also served as a Data Scientist at SAP, focusing on machine learning, statistics, and optimization in projects across various industries. ✨ Knut Haberkant is an expert in analyzing AI business models, bringing over 20 years of experience in the software industry. As the Head of himalaya - the Exploration Lab, he leads an incubator focused on digital business models and AI-driven innovation. His extensive background and forward-thinking approach make him a pivotal figure in driving technological advancements and fostering groundbreaking ideas. 🎫 Don't have a ticket yet? #Register with the link below and join us for the finals, where our TOP 3 will be nominated. 🚀 #entrepreneurship #innovation #startup #AIRISE Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum Black Forest AI Gauss Machine Learning GmbH NextStepHR NECKAR preML GmbH WÖRK.APP

Start-up BW #Summit2024 on July 11 in #Stuttgart – where the future is written!🚀✨ The Start-up BW Summit 2024 is a fair and congress, featuring exhibiting startups, pitches, and keynotes, plus a #festival with music and casual networking – all in the heart of Stuttgart 🖤💛. At this epic event, startups, ecosystem leaders, companies, and investors from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe, and beyond converge to #pitch, #network, #swap ideas, and #learn from each other. ❗️Plus, don't miss the chance to meet us at our KI-Garage booth, presenting our startups NECKAR, Visual Abstract and NextStepHR ! 🎫 Participation is free, registration and all information in the link down below. #startupbw #startupbwsummit #startups #startup #AIRISE Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum

What does 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 look like? Come and see it at our #DemoDay in Heidelberg! 🚀 Join us #NEXTWEEK on June 20th, to witness the innovative solutions our #AIRISE startups have developed. After weeks of intensive training and refinement, our dynamic teams — Black Forest AI , Gauss Machine Learning GmbH, NECKAR, preML GmbH, NextStepHR and WÖRK.APP - are ready to #pitch their groundbreaking ideas on stage. For you, our #DemoDay, supported by PALATINA Business Angels Rhein-Neckar e.V., offers a unique opportunity to #network with founders, investors, and fellow innovators. Not enough? Six additional startups are gonna pitch their groundbreaking ideas as well, giving you the opportunity to meet even more newcomers in Heidelberg. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! 🗓️ Thursday, June 20th, 2024 🕑 17:30 - 20:00 📍 Business Development Center, Heidelberg 🎟️ Register now: see the link in the comments & find more information on our website #growth #Demoday #entrepreneurship #AIRISE #networking #KIGarage #AIInnovation #skillset Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum Gauss Machine Learning GmbH WÖRK.APP preML GmbH NextStepHR NECKAR Black Forest AI Jonathan Spitz Sebastian Stark Jonas Fehrenbach David Fehrenbach 🚀 Finn M. Glas Lorenz Kopp Sergey Vasiliev Rustam Bekmamedov

Round #TWO of our 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 💥 In the lead-up to our #DemoDay, our startups have been diligently refining their ideas to secure investments. Recently, they had another chance to connect with a diverse group of investors during our second #speeddating event. Each startup pitched their concepts in three rounds, aiming to find the ideal investment partners. 🙌🏼🚀 🔜 Curious about the progress and final results of our teams? Join us at our big #DemoDay on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 20𝐭𝐡 at BDC Heidelberg, where the startups will pitch live in front of you and various investors. Check out the link in the comments to get your ticket 🎫. Cansu Cak Carolin Bischop Thomas Hipp Nicolas Poggi Helena Dittrich Thomas Prexl Thomas Neumann Clara Müller-Wirth Dr. Raoul Haschke Christoph End André H.R. Domin Peter Hottum Gauss Machine Learning GmbH WÖRK.APP preML GmbH NextStepHR NECKAR Black Forest AI