The future of the energy transition: Smart cities, smart factories
The energy transition is transforming our lives – in cities, businesses and our daily lives. Electricity from wind and solar energy is environmentally friendly, but fluctuates...
InnoBonus programme goes to the next round
On 2 September 2025, the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs presented a new funding component of the SME package: the InnoBonus. With a budget of EUR 10 million from the Transformation Fund, the government of the Land is providing targeted support for research from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. The aim is to accelerate the transfer of research results into marketable products and services, thus creating growth and new jobs in Saarland...
“Think innovative. Growing together.” – EDIH Saarland at the Citizens’ Festival for the Day of German Unity in Saarbrücken
From 2 to 4 October 2025, Saarbrücken was the vibrant centre of the celebrations of the Day of German Unity. the Saarland EDIH...
EU AI Act: Overview of key content and requirements
The EU AI Act is in everyone’s mind, with many not knowing what it is, who it affects and what its consequences are.
The following contribution explains what you need to know...
Innovation Day Robotik meets AI – looking at the future of flexible production
On 24 September 2025, the innovation day ‘Robotik meets AI’ opened its doors at ZEMA – Centre for Mechatronics and Automation Technologies in Saarbrücken, offering nearly two dozen participants from industry, research and technology enthusiasts...
InnoBonus: EUR 10 million for technology transfer in Saarland – new funding opportunities for SMEs and start-ups
On 2 September 2025, the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs presented a new funding component of the SME package: the InnoBonus. With a budget of EUR 10 million from the Transformation Fund, the government of the Land is providing targeted support for research from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. The aim is to accelerate the transfer of research results into marketable products and services, thus creating growth and new jobs in Saarland...
The next revolution in industrial robotics: Flexibility through Artificial Intelligence
Industrial robotics is facing a profound transformation. Robots have so far been used mainly for repetitive tasks with high precision requirements but little need for flexibility. However, new technological developments open up a completely new dimension...
Cloud computing and SaaS offers
In an increasingly digitalised world, many European companies are looking for cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that meet their specific needs. While non-European suppliers dominate the market, European alternatives are becoming increasingly important, in particular due to political uncertainties...
AI agents: Autonomous supporters for the digital future
In an increasingly digitalised world, AI agents can play an important role. These systems act independently, take autonomous decisions and adapt dynamically to new situations. AI agents revolutionise work processes and open up new opportunities for the world of work...
#SWD25 South-West Digital 2025 – 2. & 3 July – The Festival for AI and Digitalisation in the Region
#SWD25 South-West Digital 2025 – 2. & 3 July – The AI and Digitisation Festival in the region adapted to technology and innovation enthusiasts: On 2 and 3 July, it was again! Then the second edition of the Southwest Digital Festival will be launched at the Innovation Center of the University of Saarland (UDS) in 2025 and this time...