What do they do in Carinthia differently

And it is Carinthia that, due to a strategic approach to promoting development, technology and interdisciplinary integration, that became one of the most promising and interesting regions in the world due to a strategic approach to promoting development, technology and interdisciplinary integration. This is a place where advanced technologies are developing and where digitization and artificial intelligence have gained new impetus. « In Carinthia, there are short distances, diversity, benefits of regionality, as well as location compared to another world a comprehensive package that fulfills many wishes, » The main advantages of the region summarize dr. Eva Eggeling, head.

The success of Carinthia is not a coincidence. In recent years, the region has systematically invested in an innovation environment that promotes the emergence and implementation of ideas. The key role is played by connecting – both between companies and between research and educational institutions – and a direct transfer of knowledge into practice. “Innovations are not insulated here. Carinthia offers an ecosystem in which ideas can mature and are targeted,  » explains dr. Eva Eggeling.

Innovation not closed in laboratories

In Carinthia, innovations are the result of good integration. Businesses, research institutions and educational organizations act as a whole, related to a common goal, developing solutions that are immediately useful in practice. The key columns of innovation ecosystemes include top solutions in electronics (EBS), artificial intelligence and digitization, and all the way to the intelligence of swarms, advanced materials and sustainable procedures.

In recent years, they have also focused on exploring artificial intelligence, recently moved there for artificial intelligence, Fraunhofer, which, according to Eggeling, was a smart and moderate move. “Even before the enthusiasm for the Chatgpt service, it was clear that artificial intelligence is a key technology for the future and that it is important to establish ourselves as soon as possible in this area. We can certainly claim the following: both we and the whole region have detected this in a timely manner – at the right time, real actors began to participate with a similar vision and the necessary courage and pioneering spirit. « 

At the K4Life Center, they focus on using artificial intelligence in areas such as language models, computer vision and data -driven innovation. Due to close cooperation with the industry, they develop solutions that companies can quickly incorporate into their operations. « We do not explore abstract concepts, but the concrete challenges that companies need here and now, » adds Eggeling.

Collaboration with artificial intelligence research centers such as K4Life means direct access to knowledge and shortening of development cycles. As a result, this means that they do not have to do long development cycles, but can quickly acquire practical solutions. “If you decide to work with us, you get something new, innovative, tailored, which also gives you a competitive advantage. We could also say: we want to do it faster, better or simply differently than others. « 

Eva Eggeling Photo: Carinthia.com

The results of such action are immediately in practice. For FP-DACH, an artificial intelligence system has been developed at the Fraunhofer-Ki4Life company, which predicts moisture in the roofs several months in advance, allowing preventative maintenance. For Leeb balconies, they have designed a UI-based UI-based sales team, and for Great Big Value for telephone surveys for the purpose of improving the user experience. Small companies are also involved – with a digitization coupon they can work with researchers at no cost, which opens the door to technological breakthroughs even smaller players.

Carinthia’s research power goes beyond technological infrastructure. One of the key trump cards of the region is the quality of life. « If you compare two equally technologically developed locations, one that offers a better living environment will be decisive – and here it has Carinthia with its lakes, mountains and nature a great advantage, » menu Eggeling. In an age, when the balance between work and life is increasingly important, this is becoming a key factor in attracting talents.

Austrian Carinthia has become a region where innovations are realized quickly, efficiently and in cooperation. Everything you need a modern innovation process can be found here: advanced infrastructure, access to research skills, openness for cooperation and a quality living environment that attracts talents.

For all those who think about expansion, development or partnership in the field of technology and innovation, Carinthia is an opportunity to develop their ideas – and to realize them.

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