Uni­ver­sity of Koblenz and Insiders launch strategic coope­ra­tion in the field of AI

The deve­lo­p­ment of AI requires close coope­ra­tion between science and practice. Through their col­la­bo­ra­tion, the Uni­ver­sity of Koblenz and Insiders Tech­no­lo­gies aim to advance tech­no­lo­gical deve­lo­p­ment.

Insiders and Depart­ment 4: Computer Science at the Uni­ver­sity of Koblenz are inten­si­fying their coope­ra­tion in research and teaching. The new coope­ra­tion agreement signed this week will initially run for a period of four years and covers key areas of appli­ca­tion for arti­fi­cial intel­li­gence, par­ti­cu­larly in the context of data intel­li­gence and cognitive process auto­ma­tion. Through close inte­gra­tion of uni­ver­sity research and indus­trial practice, new solutions are to be developed and talent spe­ci­fi­cally promoted. “Close coope­ra­tion between science and business practice is the key to an inno­va­tion-driven economy,” empha­sizes Werner Weiss, Managing Director of Insiders Tech­no­lo­gies. “With the opening of our new location in Koblenz and the deepening of our long-standing coope­ra­tion with the Depart­ment of Computer Science at the Uni­ver­sity of Koblenz, we are creating an even closer con­nec­tion between research and practice. In this way, we are promoting talent, driving tech­no­lo­gical deve­lo­p­ments, and streng­thening not only Insiders, but also Koblenz as a center of inno­va­tion in the long term.” The future col­la­bo­ra­tion encom­passes various initia­tives to promote talent and expand research-oriented teaching, including joint courses, research intern­ships, doctoral projects, and the intro­duc­tion of an AI Research Award. In addition, there are plans to fund an endowed pro­fes­sor­ship and apply for joint research projects. “As Depart­ment 4: Computer Science at the Uni­ver­sity of Koblenz, we are very inte­rested in coope­ra­tion with companies in research and teaching,” explains Depart­ment Dean Prof. Dr. Ralf Lämmel. „In the case of Insiders Tech­no­lo­gies, both sides have been very suc­cessful in matching their mutual interests and expec­ta­tions in such a way that a lasting coope­ra­tion can result. We can already look back on joint theses, courses offered by Insiders, and a par­ti­cu­larly inte­res­ting AI-centered workshop for students. Now we want to increase our coope­ra­tion in research intern­ships, project proposals, and doctoral projects. Insiders is an excellent fit with our profile topic ‘(Health) Data Intel­li­gence’.“ Another important component of the coope­ra­tion is the planned ”Inno­va­tion Lab“ in the immediate vicinity of the Koblenz Uni­ver­sity campus. This is intended to serve as a meeting place for students, rese­ar­chers, and repre­sen­ta­tives of Insiders Tech­no­lo­gies, faci­li­ta­ting practical research work and joint inno­va­tion projects.