Merantix AI Campus

Having the AI Builders’ Fireside Chat at the Campus last week was definitely a highlight BUT… … if you missed it, there will be another one in December! 🙌 To be in the loop for upcoming AI events at the Campus, sign up here https://lnkd.in/ebF8hpGi

Are you ready for an evening of coding, networking, and groundbreaking ideas? Step into the heart of Berlin’s AI revolution at AI Hack Night with Weaviate. Whether you're diving into coding challenges or connecting with the global AI community, this event offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI innovation. We’re excited to welcome Adam Chan, Developer Growth Engineer at Weaviate, who’s flying in from San Francisco to bring fresh ideas and spark creativity. Expect: ☑️ Engaging coding challenges ☑️ Networking with industry leaders ☑️ An inspiring atmosphere filled with innovative conversations 🎟 Space is limited – RSVP now and don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special! https://lnkd.in/dhAFEFMi' 👉🏼 If you would like to attend more AI events at the Campus, sign up here https://lnkd.in/ebF8hpGi #AIEvents #AIStartups #AIHackathant #BerlinAI #AITinkerers #AIBuilder #AIFounders #AICampus

What does 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 mean in AI, and why does it matter now more than ever? Here’s what you need to know from our event! Last week, MISSION KI hosted a discussion at the Campus about this with Maximilian Poretschkin, Team Leader AI Assurance and Certification team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS). Here are 5 main takeaways 🔸Data Spaces: Key for AI Development MISSION KI emphasizes data spaces as crucial infrastructure for AI, enabling secure and sovereign data sharing within and across sectors. The project is developing practical solutions to enhance data space interoperability and compliance to improve the data foundation for AI. 🔸Voluntary AI Quality Standard: Bridging the Gap A new voluntary standard for AI quality aims to guide companies, especially SMEs, in demonstrating trustworthiness and navigating the complexities of the AI Act. The standard focuses on low-risk applications but offers insights relevant to high-risk scenarios. 🔸AI Value Chain Complexity: Information Sharing is Key The AI Act's requirements, especially for high-risk systems, necessitate extensive information sharing across the AI value chain. This presents challenges in explaining AI decisions to affected individuals and ensuring compliance, particularly with the involvement of foundation models. 🔸Operationalizing the AI Act: Uncertainty and Trade-offs Vague legal terms, evolving standards, and inherent trade-offs between AI requirements (e.g., explainability vs. accuracy) create uncertainty in operationalizing the AI Act. This emphasizes the need for clear guidelines and support for companies, particularly startups, to navigate compliance and foster innovation. 🔸Global AI Regulation: EU as a Potential Trailblazer While some nations are closely observing the EU's approach to AI regulation, others prioritize innovation and market freedom, viewing the EU as a testing ground. The effectiveness of the EU's strategy, particularly in balancing innovation and risk mitigation, will likely influence future global AI regulation trends. As AI continues to shape our world, ensuring quality and trustworthiness isn’t just a regulatory requirement, it’s a strategic imperative, and conversations like this help navigate! Thank you so much to the MISSION KI team for putting this together and to Maximilian for selfelessly sharing insights! 👉 If you would like to attend more AI events at the Campus, sign up here https://lnkd.in/ebF8hpGi

From internal resistance to ROI: Mastering the path to successful AI projects 🚀 As interest in AI skyrockets, SMEs are actively exploring how to profitably integrate AI into their operations to solve critical challenges like skilled labor shortages, cost efficiency, and expansion into new business areas. This event is part of Berlin's #TransferWeek, a week-long initiative dedicated to accelerating innovation and technology adoption across industries. Co-hosted by AI NATION and Merantix AI Campus, will guide you through setting up and succeeding with AI projects in your business. Through practical examples, we’ll showcase AI-based solutions for marketing, administration, and production. Afterward, we’ll dive into real-world challenges, sharing strategies for overcoming internal resistance, handling technical hurdles, and making AI’s benefits tangible in your company. Finally, we’ll look to the future, discussing where AI is headed and how it can drive sustainable growth for SMEs. 🎟️ Register here to secure your spot https://lnkd.in/ddsw8P-Q 🇩🇪 This event will be held in German. #smes #aiprojects #ai #aicampus #aievents #aiimplementation #implementingai #aiapplications #aistartups #aismes #founders

How can Generative AI unlock faster, smarter innovation for product and design teams? GenAI is transforming how product and design teams innovate, collaborate, and drive strategic value. This breakfast panel hosted by ERGO Innovation Lab at the Merantix AI Campus brings fresh insights into how GenAI helps cross-functional teams move from idea to solution with greater speed and flexibility. We’ll discuss how GenAI enhances team collaboration, accelerates development, and provides new perspectives, while addressing its ethical role in fostering responsible innovation. We will hear from: 🎤 Natallia Shauchenka, Principal Product Management, BCG X 🎤 Samuel Tschepe, Head of HPI Certification Program for Design Thinking Coaches, Hasso Plattner Institute 🎤 Zamina Ahmad, Data & AI Strategist, shades&contrast 🎤 Luisa-Marie Schmolke, Innovation Manager, ERGO Innovation Lab The conversation will be moderated by the Head of the ERGO Innovation Lab, Georgina Neitzel. Join us at Merantix AI Campus and be part of the conversation on reshaping product and design for the opportunities of tomorrow. 🎟️ Register here to secure your spot https://lu.ma/25sp5ewd #genai #product #design #aicampus #aievents #aistartups #innovationlab #genaievents #generativeai

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The future of science & entrepreneurship converged at Sciencepreneurs Night, bringing together the brightest minds in innovation! ⭐️ This is what happened last week, as our campus was buzzing with innovation and ambition at Sciencepreneurs Night, part of the Falling Walls Foundation #ScienceSummit24. We had the pleasure of welcoming over 150 science start-up founders, investors, entrepreneurs and partners for an unforgettable evening of conversations and networking! The event featured insights from AI & innovation leaders who are shaping the future of science and technology, including: 🎤 Sebastian Turner – Founder of Falling Walls Foundation 🎤 Adrian Locher – Founder & General Partner of Merantix Capital 🎤 Rafael Laguna de la Vera – Director of SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen, the German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation 🎤 Laura Möller – Director of K.I.E.Z. Künstliche Intelligenz Entrepreneurship Zentrum Thank you to them for sharing their wisdom and inspiring us all to continue breaking down walls in science and entrepreneurship, and to all the attendees for enabling the conversations! A heartfelt thank you also goes to our incredible organizers Alina Mendt, Paul Mengeling, Greta Lotte K., Danielle Metzler and Andras G. Varga for creating a space for connections and ideas that will fuel future innovations! #aicampus #merantixaicampus #aistartups #aifounders #SciencepreneursNight #FallingWalls #Innovation #Networking #Entrepreneurship #ScienceSummit2024

How do you build a successful tech company? What’s the key to navigating Berlin’s dynamic AI landscape as a founder? Which AI trends and innovations are set to shape the industry’s future? These are some of the questions to be discussed during this evening chat with {Tech: Berlin} and LLM Studios at the Merantix AI Campus. We’re thrilled to welcome Marc Klingen, Co-Founder of Langfuse (YC W23), a leading open-source platform for LLM observability. With a rich background in AI and a unique journey through Y Combinator, Marc will share insights on: 🔸 The journey of founding Langfuse in Berlin and navigating the challenges of a tech startup. 🔸 His experience scaling AI solutions for enterprise adoption. 🔸Key trends in AI, open-source strategies, and future opportunities in the industry. This event is perfect for hands-on builders, innovators, and technical professionals who are actively shaping Berlin’s tech landscape. 🎟️ Apply to attend here https://lu.ma/23h3gjaa #ai #aievents #aifounders #aistartups #aibuilders #aicampus #ycombinator #aicommunity #firesidechat

Advancing Healthcare with AI: Vara’s Game-Changing Milestone 40% of breast cancer screenings in Germany now rely on Vara’s AI platform. But the real breakthrough lies in their new study, published in The Lancet Group Digital Health, which shows how AI can increase cancer detection rates by up to 8.6% while reducing radiologists’ workloads by 84%. It’s a game-changer for healthcare systems worldwide. In a recent interview, Adrian Locher spoke with Vara’s CTO, Stefan Bunk, about what these findings mean for the future of cancer detection and the company’s mission to make screenings more accessible globally. With $8.9M in new funding, Vara is doubling down on scaling their technology, with a focus on emerging markets like India, where access to skilled radiologists is scarce but the need is critical. This conversation highlights how our portfolio company Vara is not just advancing AI, but reshaping healthcare systems to save lives. Read the full interview to learn about their vision, impact, and plans for the future: https://lnkd.in/d8SuV-4X #artificialintelligence #venturecapital #breastcancer #AI #breakthrough

🔔 Speaker Announcement 🔔 Curious about the future of AI quality? Join us at the MISSION KI Social! 🎤 We are thrilled to welcome Maximilian Poretschkin to take the stage! He leads the ‘AI Assurance and Certificationteam at the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS) and conducts research on the operationalization of AI trustworthiness. As consortium leader of the interdisciplinary project ZERTIFIZIERTE KI and steering group member of the project MISSION KI, he develops test principles, test tools and standards for AI systems, and he has also published one of the first assessment catalogs for AI systems. During his talk, Dr. Poretschkin will introduce the voluntary AI quality standard developed with MISSION KI. The standard focuses on low risk AI applications and presents an efficient, yet comprehensive approach to turning trustworthy AI into a competitive advantage. 🎟️ Register here to join the conversation https://lnkd.in/ed6-8hTh #aicampus #aievent #aifounders #aistartups #euaiact #trustworthyai #reliableai