InnoBonus: EUR 10 million for technology transfer in Saarland – new funding opportunities for SMEs and start-ups

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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...

Europe and High-Performance Computing: Trends, challenges and future prospects

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High-performance computing (HPC) is developing rapidly. In particular, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) leads to sharply increasing computing requirements. At the same time, traditional HPC applications, such as material research or fluid dynamics, are becoming increasingly complex and also require increasingly powerful systems...

Artificial intelligence in customer service: Opportunities and challenges for SMEs

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming customer service in a sustainable way, allowing efficiency gains and improving customer experience. In particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), AI has the potential to automate processes while enabling personalised customer interactions. Businesses can not only reduce costs but also increase their competitiveness...

This was the Southwest Digital Festival 2024

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This was the Southwest Digital Festival 2024: A full success for the digital future On 19 and 20 September 2024, Saarbrücken turned into a vibrant hub for technological innovation and digitalisation: The 2024 Southwest Digital Festival attracted more than 250 technology and innovation enthusiasts. Organised by the European Digital Innovation Hub Saarland (EDIH), the SMEs Digital...