It was a very intense and insightful meeting on October 23 in Prague. Tereza Šamanová from CzechInno, z.s.p.o. had invited several EDIHs to the Smart Business Festival. We discussed our experiences and implementation since our last meeting in Usti nad Labem last year.

We have discussed our approaches to providing services to our SMEsand administrative customers and discussed communication and dissemination strategies. In the end, we also agreed on a multilateral MoU of the Central European EDIH network by the participating EDIHs in order to strengthen our cooperation and our services to promote digitization in Europe.
 

Immerse yourself in the world of AI and learn how it can influence our lives in the future, what opportunities and risks are associated with it and what role ethics and data protection play in the context of AI.

The research assistant of the EDIH Pro_Digital (a joint transfer project of TH Wildau and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg) Mr. Martin Lautsch will explain this topic to you in this lecture and answer any questions that may arise.

On 28 November 2024 at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, experience how digitisation is becoming a reality for small and medium-sized companies in Brandenburg! The two transfer projects EDIH pro_digital and the medium-sized digital centre Spreeland invite you to get to know innovative applications up close.

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in the model hall of the Chair of Automation Technologyand exciting demonstrators on artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, robotics and automation. Interactive guided tours immerse you in the world of smart solutions for SMEs.

Learn how various digital applications can simplify your day-to-day business and optimize processes and get in touch with our expertsand clarify your individual questions.

Click here for our partner event on 26.11 at the TH Wildau: Future of digitisation and artificial intelligence for UNTtake

All information about the transfer week: https://transferweek-2024.b2match.io/

On 19th of September, the grand finale of the STAR*PARADE 2024 took place at the Audimax of the BTU C-S in Cottbus, organised by the new Lusatian founding network.

More than 350 guests, including Economics Minister Prof. Dr. Jörg Steinbach and Mayor Tobias Schick, celebrated the innovative ideas of the participants. The mood was electrifying! Minister Steinbach called the Event a glimmer of hope and emphasised the importance of innovation. Mayor Schick saw this as a sign of successful structural change for the region.

In total, there were around 80 applications and almost 50 pitches in ten categories. The star parade impressively showed what is possible when Lusatia works together. Ten founders have been named LAUSITZSTARS, including start-ups such as Parlicka, PyroPower and Museful.

The pitches on September 14th at the Modellfabrik Cottbus, which was dedicated to the topic of digitisation, was particularly exciting. There were many impressive business ideas, from marketplaces to online services to AI document systems and 3D online shops. Martin Lautsch from the EDIH pro_digital had the honor of participating as a member of the four-member jury.

In the digitalization category, Abdullah Zeyn Hassan won the prize with Museful. Martin Lautsch was able to announce the winner of this category at the big and well-attended evening event of the finale in the Audimax.

A highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the founding ecosystem. The close cooperation of regional actors made the STAR*PARADE a complete success. What do you think? Are you also so enthusiastic about the innovative power of Lusatia?

 

On 19 September, the Luckenwalde University Presence Centre received 1st place in the "EDI Community Engagement Initiative of the Year" category of the European "Triple E Awards on Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence in Higher Education 2024". The award ceremony took place in beautiful Lisbon and Luckenwalde was able to stand out with its versatile range.

We congratulate to the entire team of the presence centre under the leadership of our EDIH pro_digital colleague Prof. Dr. Dana Mietzner, Professor of General Business Administration, with its focus on innovation and regional management at the Wildau University of Applied Sciences, and Prof. Dr. Antje Michel, Professor of Information Didactics and Knowledge Transfer at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences.

The award honored the engagement for strong, regional and social commitment, a sustainable and inclusive educational world and the idea of entrepreneurship with equal rights and diversity and inclusion.

In 2019, the Triple E Awards were launched by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) as the first awardspecifically focused on universities' third-mission activities for technology transfer, innovation, upskilling and social engagement.

The detailed press release and further information at: https://www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-medien/news/praesenzstelle-luckenwalde-gewinnt-triple-e-award-2024

Triple E Awards Finalists: https://europe-africa2024.triple-e-awards.com/finalists/region/2024europe

On October 1st and 2nd, 2024, as part of the UNESCO programme "Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2030", the ViNN:Lab was honoured as one of 24 initiatives at the Klimahaus Bremerhaven. The National Award – Education for Sustainable Development honours outstanding organisations and networks that strike with particularly sustainable educational approaches. The prize honors in particular the commitment in the areas of continuing vocational training, global and digital learning and sustainable transformation funded in cooperation with the German UNESCO Commission and funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

More information:

https://www.unesco.de/education/education-for-sustainable-development/bne-preis

https://www.unesco.de/bildung/bildung-fuer-nachhaltige-entwicklung/nationale-auszeichnung-bne/bildung-fuer-nachhaltige

Overview of different applications: Get a comprehensive insight into different digital applications, such as CRM systems and apps, energy monitoring systems and platforms for data analyses through concise pitches. These examples show you how versatile and useful digital solutions can be.

Digitization Insights: You will learn, what can be digitized and how even small solutions and projects can make a big difference. Learn, how you can optimize your business processes and make them more efficient through targeted digitization.

Overview of current trends and technologies: Stay up to date with the latest technology and discover the latest trends and developments in the field of digital solutions. This knowledge will help you make forward-looking decisions and stay competitive.

Individual advice and feedback: After the workshop, we offer you individual advice and feedback on your own projects and ideas. Our experts are at your side to answer your questionsand give you valuable tips on how to implement it.

Sign up and take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your digital solutions capabilities. We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop!

Agenda 

10:00 Welcome & Introduction

10:05 Digital energy management | ENIT - Energy and CO² Management | Pascal Benoit 

10:20 The path to becoming a digital fitter | LKT Lausitzer Klärtechnik GmbH | Torsten Hansen 

10:35 Digitization of forms with CONFIDENCEapps | CONFIDENCE CENTER Service GmbH | Matthias Kozlowski 

10:50 AI-supported breast cancer screening | MyPectus Startup | Atanas Tetikov 

11:00 Questions and discussion
 

Prompts for beginners: overview, best practices and practical exercises

In a world where AI is becoming increasingly important, mastering the art of prompting is crucial. This workshop offers you the perfect opportunity to learn and apply the basics and advanced techniques of prompting.

Prompting for beginners: Starting with a brief overview and understanding of the prompt structure, learn how to formulate clear and concise prompts to get the best results from ChatGPT.

Best practices for different use cases: Discover best practices, whether in customer service, content creation, or data analytics. These best practices help you get the most out of ChatGPT and achieve your goals efficiently.

Practical exercises to improve your own prompting skills: Through practical exercises, you can improve your skills in creating prompts and apply them directly. These exercises promote a deeper understanding and self-confidence in dealing with ChatGPT.

Error prevention and troubleshooting: Learn how to avoid common prompting mistakes and how to solve problems quickly and effectively. This saves time and increases the efficiency of your work with ChatGPT.

Customization and personalization: Learn how to customize prompts to specific needs and contexts to deliver personalized and relevante answers. This makes your interactions with ChatGPT even more valuable and targeted.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your artificial intelligence skills and achieve your professional goals. We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop!

On October 24, 2024 at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, experience how digitization is becoming a reality for small and medium-sized companies in Brandenburg! The two transfer projects EDIH pro_digital and the  Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Spreeland invite you to get to know innovative applications up close.

In the model hall of the Chair of Automation Technology, you can expect exciting demonstrators on artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, robotics and automation. Interactive guided tours immerse you in the world of smart solutions for SMEs.

Learn how different digital applications can simplify your day-to-day business and streamline processes. Afterwards, a cosy get-together awaits you with a snack - the perfect opportunity for networking and exchanging experiences with other entrepreneurs from Brandenburg. Get in touch with our experts and clarify your individual questions.

Agenda:
7:00 pm - 7:20 pm Welcome and presentation of the MDZ Spreeland and EDIH Pro_digital
7:20 pm - 8:00 pm Interactive guided tour of the model hall
from 8:00 pm Networking and get-together with a small snack

Seats are limited, so make sure you participate now!