Upper Austria promotes the digital future with new AI projects

Upper Austria promotes the digital future with new AI projects

Upper Austria positions itself strategically as a pioneer in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new funding program that offers remarkable opportunities for local companies and research institutions. As part of the "AI Region Upper Austria 2024" funding letter, a total of eleven research projects can now be financially supported after the original number of eight projects has been raised due to the high quality of the submitted work. The increase in the budget to 8 million euros testifies to the relevance and potential of these research projects for the region.

A total of 34 projects were submitted in this tender, all of which aim to further develop new technologies with the help of artificial intelligence. A main focus was on interactive networking between companies and research institutions. In order to promote these synergies, each project had to prove close cooperation between at least one company and a university or research center.

a wide range of innovative projects

• ai4lab2Plant-FH OÖ Research & Development GmbH, K1-Met GmbH, Voestalpine Stahl GmbH

• Fedai4indology - Pro2future GmbH, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Institute for Pervasive Computing, Fronius International GmbH

• Flare-FH OÖ Research & Development GmbH, Voidsy GmbH, FACC Operations GmbH, Engel Austria GmbH, Ro-RA Aviation Systems GmbH

• IASON-RISC Software GmbH, Medical Faculty Linz, University Clinic for Neurosurgery, Eulerian-Solutions e.U., Alpha Medical Concepts e.U., R’n’B Consulting GmbH, Johannes Kepler University Linz Institute of Polymer Product Engineering (ippe)

• IQMET-Recendt Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing GmbH, RISC Software GmbH, Stiwa Advanced Products GmbH, BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG

• LOGAID-FH OÖ Research & Development GmbH, Exterstahl GmbH, Industrie-Logistik-Linz GmbH

• MEDI-DOK-RISC Software GmbH, Medical Faculty Linz, University Clinic for Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Lit Law Lab, Passgenau-Digital GmbH

• MS-Paradiseai-Silicon Austria Labs GmbH, AI GmbH

• Refactorai-Pro2future GmbH, IT Pro-Consulting & Software GmbH, Dynatrace Austria GmbH, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Institute for Software Systems Engineering

• Repix - Profactor GmbH, Tiger Coatings GmbH & Co. KG

• VISION - FH OÖ Research & Development GmbH, Voidsy GmbH, Stiwa Advanced Products GmbH

An outstanding project that attracts additional attention is "Refactorai". It aims to meet the challenges of a growing flood of data by combining human creativity and AI technologies. The founder of Dynatrace, Sok-Kheng Taing, emphasizes that Austrian software solutions in international competition in particular are particularly strong. With “Refactorai” another important step is taken to make Upper Austria visible and successful in AI development.

Economic and Research State Councilor Markus Achleitner emphasizes the key function of KI for Upper Austria as an important economic and industrial center. It emphasizes the innovative strength that is made possible by AI-based technologies. According to Henrietta Egerth, managing director of the Austrian Research Funding Society FFG, the close cooperation between the FFG and the state of Upper Austria is not only traditional, but also forward -looking.

artificial intelligence as a future chance

The statement that AI offers a way to raise Upper Austria to the next level is approved by experts and decision -makers. EGERTH describes the exceptional interest in the development of digital products and services and confirms the intention to establish Upper Austria as a model region for artificial intelligence. The exact implementation and the support of innovative projects should secure the long -term economic success of the region.

The “Refactorai” project plays a central role in reducing risks of system failures and at the same time saving time and costs. It is noteworthy that the use of generative AI in combination with existing modernization approaches is decisive. The balance between the strengths of the AI and the human skills is considered essential to achieve the best possible results.

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