Regensburg clusters bundle AI expertise in the goAIR project
In Regensburg - a high-tech and science location where artificial intelligence shows itself in all its facets - BioPark Regensburg GmbH has been working with its Life Science and Healthcare Cluster Regensburg BioRegion since 2020 with the Mobility & Logistics clusters, the IT Security Cluster e. V. and the Sensor Technology / Strategic Partnership Sensor Technology e. V. in the joint AI initiative AIR (Artificial Intelligence Regensburg). Now the four networks have also impressed at the federal level: For their approach of a cross-cluster and cross-domain service portfolio “goAIR - Artificial Intelligence Regensburg” they will receive funding from the “goCluster” program for the next twelve months in October.
Regional cluster organizations work together effectively if they can clearly convey the added value of their joint initiative to the outside world and offer a joint service portfolio without having to give up their respective specialist expertise and brand. In particular, cross-sectional technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) require these types of collaboratives, so-called cross-cluster concepts. The Regensburg initiative AIR is a clear commitment from the regional networks for “their” region to jointly deliver a future-oriented, regional development concept that actively involves and mobilizes their respective stakeholders. The networks are based in both technology and start-up centers in the City of Regensburg, but their activities have a nationwide appeal. The networks have been sitting around one table here since spring 2020 - the funding now allows the structures that have grown to be raised to a new level and be professionalized.
In addition to joint work packages, BioPark Regensburg GmbH has undertaken it to introduce a cross-cluster networking platform. The aim is to better network the stakeholders in the clusters and thus enable an optimized transfer of knowledge and technology. In addition to a conventional catalog with competence profiles and contact details, the portfolio and competencies on the one hand, but also requirements and needs on the other, should be better understood by the cluster management. Industry affiliations play a subordinate role, especially in cross-sectional technologies such as artificial intelligence. In this case, needs and competencies are distributed across several industry and technology networks. As part of the funding project, BioPark Regensburg GmbH, in cooperation with other partners, will develop a solution for the efficient communication and networking of actors of the Regensburg cross-cluster initiative AIR. The newly created service will finally be made available to all stakeholders in the participating clusters beyond the AIR initiative.
