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Artificial intelligence in Aachen
Artificial intelligence (AI) still sounds like science fiction to many - but it has long been part of our everyday lives: when your smartphone automatically recognizes faces in photos, your streaming service suggests the next series with pinpoint accuracy or supply chains run more smoothly thanks to data analysis, this is AI in action. It's not about machines that replace us, but about technologies that think for themselves, recognize patterns and help us make faster and better decisions. For our business and innovation location, this means that AI is the key to developing future-proof solutions, opening up new markets and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of companies and research. AI is not a distant vision - it is the engine for the next stage of our progress.
The European business location has long since set out to make its own technological sovereignty a reality. Aachen can be a pioneer here. Local scientific institutions, research-related companies and innovative start-ups are pioneering the development of new AI solutions. They create innovative approaches that have an impact far beyond the region and create new business areas and high-quality jobs. Close networking between science, start-ups and established companies is essential in order to exploit synergies and accelerate the transfer of AI innovations into practice.
The Economic Development Agency is working closely with Aachen's AI experts to strengthen and develop the innovation location.
The NeuroSys Future Cluster
Aachen as the world's leading location for high-performance microchips modeled on the human brain, which can be used to make artificial intelligence applications or autonomous driving many times more energy-efficient and powerful? The NeuroSys Future Cluster is researching and working towards this goal as part of the Clusters4Future initiative, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
One particularly noteworthy aspect is that the cluster combines cutting-edge research from physics, materials science, neuroscience, engineering and computer science with economists. Ethics and sociology experts ensure that technological advances are integrated in a socially responsible way.
RWTH Aachen University works closely with Forschungszentrum Jülich and AMO GmbH. Companies and institutions from the greater Aachen area facilitate the direct transfer of science to industry.
As part of the advisory board, the Economic Development Agency of the City of Aachen is supporting the pioneering process for the development of highly innovative AI hardware "Made in Europe - Made in Aachen".
Digital Hardware Hub Aachen
For the energy transition to succeed, autonomous mobility to become a reality and the digital transformation to progress, highly innovative solutions need to be developed in the field of micro- and nanotechnology. With the establishment of the Digital Hardware Hub Aachen by AMO GmbH, a research institute based in Aachen, a suitable infrastructure is being created in which such innovative hardware solutions can be created for future-proof applications in areas such as artificial intelligence or quantum technology. In this hub, experts in the field of hardware technology have the opportunity to exchange ideas, hold discussions and work together on research projects to develop the technological solutions of tomorrow. The aim is to ensure the transfer of knowledge to companies and promote the creation of highly innovative start-ups.
Jupiter AI Factory
A central pillar of the European AI infrastructure is being created with the Jupiter AI Factory in Jülich. In cooperation with the Center for Artificial Intelligence at RWTH Aachen University, Fraunhofer Institutes and the Hessian Center for Artificial Intelligence, access to Europe's first exascale-class supercomputer is being created. As one of the world's most powerful supercomputers for AI, Jupiter can be used for the computationally intensive training of next-generation AI models. In particular, start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises can be supported in the development, testing and scaling of powerful, secure and data protection-compliant AI applications. The Jupiter AI Factory offers user training, personal consultations and data curation services, thus making a valuable contribution to strengthening Aachen's AI industry and AI research.
AI focus groups in the digitalHUB
If you are looking for a community that passionately discusses possible application scenarios, innovative AI solutions and the limits of AI, we recommend the digitalHUB Aachen 's AI focus group. This group brings together people interested in AI, AI enthusiasts and AI experts from Aachen. At regular meetings, joint projects are launched, experiences and insights are shared and networks are established.
EDIH Rhineland
Entrepreneurs are usually aware of the potential offered by the integration of artificial intelligence in their company. However, the hurdles for the use of AI are sometimes high: a shortage of skilled workers, a lack of expertise and legal hurdles make the use of AI difficult. The European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Rhineland addresses precisely these challenges and supports companies in the region with their digital transformation. This is also done with a special focus on the integration of artificial intelligence. By providing access to state-of-the-art technologies, training and a network of proven specialists, the EDIH promotes the competitiveness and innovative strength of the location.
As a project partner of EDIH Rheinland, the Aachen Economic Development Agency will be happy to advise you on company-specific questions relating to artificial intelligence or the digitalization of your company - free of charge.
AI Alliance Aachen (AAA) - Shaping the future of AI together
The AI Alliance Aachen is an alliance of science, business and administration initiated by the Economic Development Agency. The common goal of the members is to position the Aachen Area as a leading European location for artificial intelligence - as a driving force for economic strength and social progress.
With excellent research, a dynamic corporate landscape and efficient infrastructure such as the Jupiter AI Factory, the region offers ideal conditions for driving AI innovations forward. The alliance pools these strengths, develops them further and makes them visible - regionally, nationally and internationally.
A strong network of committed partners is working to retain talent, attract investment and promote specific application projects. Founding members are: City of Aachen, RWTH Aachen Center for Artificial Intelligence, FH Aachen, Forschungszentrum Jülich, AGIT, digitalHUB Aachen, REGINA e.V., aixBrain GmbH, AMO GmbH, Bauer + Kirch GmbH, Black Semiconductor GmbH, INFORM GmbH, GRÜN Software Group and EXAPT Systemtechnik GmbH.
The AI Alliance Aachen sees itself as an open ecosystem and invites all interested parties to actively shape the digital transformation and contribute to a technologically advanced future worth living in.