1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
AI Onboarding Coach for SMEs
Problem: Small companies don't know how to implement AI effectively.
Solution: Consulting platform with tailored AI entry strategies.
Legal AI Help for Contract Review
Problem: SMEs have no access to expensive legal advice.
Solution: AI-based tool for preliminary contract review.
AI Copilot for Craft Businesses
Problem: High burden from bureaucracy and customer communication.
Solution: Voice-controlled assistant for quote creation and appointment scheduling.
HR AI for Candidate Pre-selection
Problem: Time-consuming recruiting process.
Solution: AI scans applications, creates shortlist and evaluation.
Conversation Training with AI Avatars
Problem: Uncertainty in dealing with customers or superiors.
Solution: Simulated conversations with feedback.
AI Agents for CRM Systems
Problem: Customer inquiries remain pending or are answered incompletely.
Solution: AI answers or prioritizes emails automatically.
Product Development AI
Problem: Long innovation cycles in companies.
Solution: AI analyzes trends, customer feedback and generates ideas.
Storytelling AI for Startups
Problem: Startups struggle with clear communication.
Solution: AI helps create pitch decks, website text and social media content.
Compliance AI for GDPR Checks
Problem: Companies unknowingly violate data protection requirements.
Solution: Tool for automated review of websites and systems.
AI-Supported Pricing Tool
Problem: Pricing is difficult for small retailers.
Solution: Price recommendations based on market, demand and competitive situation.
Meeting AI for Documentation and Follow-ups
Problem: Many meetings without binding follow-up work.
Solution: AI creates automated summaries, tasks and reminders.
Local AI Platform for Associations and Initiatives
Problem: Volunteers have few digital resources.
Solution: AI helps with organization, communication and documentation.
2. BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH
mRNA Building Block System for Personalized Therapies
Problem: Standard therapies don't work for many people.
Solution: Platform for developing individual active ingredients.
Blood Value Dashboard for Patients
Problem: Many don't understand their lab values.
Solution: App explains blood values, shows progress and recommendations.
AI Diagnostics for Rare Diseases
Problem: Years until correct diagnosis.
Solution: AI compares symptoms with global database.
Digital Twin for Drug Testing
Problem: Clinical trials are expensive and slow.
Solution: Simulations on "virtual patient".
Health Coach App for Chronically Ill
Problem: Uncertainty in everyday life with chronic diseases.
Solution: Daily tips, medications, nutrition, exercise.
Remote Analysis of Stool and Urine Samples
Problem: Patients avoid doctor visits.
Solution: Samples by mail, results by app.
Longevity Assessment Platform
Problem: Unclear how healthy one's own aging process is.
Solution: Analyses + individual lifestyle suggestions.
AI Early Detection for Skin Changes
Problem: Skin cancer is often detected too late.
Solution: App scans skin with smartphone camera.
Genetics Understanding for Laypeople
Problem: DNA tests are difficult to understand.
Solution: Visual presentation + recommendations in everyday language.
Care AI to Relieve Nursing Staff
Problem: Staff shortage in nursing.
Solution: AI helps with documentation, route planning, communication.
Fertility Analysis for Men via App
Problem: Men rarely have their fertility checked.
Solution: Home test with simple digital evaluation.
Psychoeducational Platform for Young People
Problem: Psychological knowledge is missing in schools.
Solution: Interactive content on stress, feelings, self-esteem.
3. SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN TECH
CO2 Account for Individuals
Problem: Little awareness of individual carbon footprint.
Solution: App with automatic recording, tips & compensation.
Energy Sharing Platform for Neighborhoods
Problem: Solar power is not shared efficiently.
Solution: Peer-to-peer platform for surplus distribution.
Circular Economy Check for Companies
Problem: Companies don't recognize reuse potential.
Solution: Tool for material flow analysis and strategy development.
Urban Gardening-as-a-Service
Problem: Little access to local cultivation in cities.
Solution: Low-maintenance rental beds with companion app.
Make Sustainable Supply Chains Visible
Problem: Consumers lack transparency.
Solution: Blockchain-based supply chain data for products.
Zero-Waste Marketplace for Companies
Problem: Many waste materials end up in garbage.
Solution: Platform for mediating waste as a resource.
Green Business Certification via App
Problem: ESG reporting is complex and non-transparent.
Solution: Guided ESG check with certificate.
Sustainability Coach for Families
Problem: Families lack knowledge & time for eco-transformation.
Solution: Interactive weekly plans + products + reward system.
CO2 Compensation Subscription for SMEs
Problem: Small companies don't act climate-neutral.
Solution: Monthly compensation with simple billing.
Second-Life Platform for Industrial Products
Problem: Machines and components are disposed of too early.
Solution: B2B platform for refurbishment & resale.
Bio-based Packaging-as-a-Service
Problem: Plastic packaging dominates SME offerings.
Solution: Modular, biodegradable packaging solutions on subscription.
Climate Communication Tool for Companies
Problem: Companies communicate climate engagement unconvincingly.
Solution: AI-supported communication templates and storytelling coach.
4. MENTAL HEALTH
Selfcare App with Daily Check-in
Problem: People notice stress too late.
Solution: Daily reflection, breathing exercises, tips.
Make Mental Health Visible in the Workplace
Problem: Absences due to psychological stress are increasing.
Solution: Dashboard for HR + intervention tools.
Emotional Education for Elementary Schools
Problem: Children hardly learn to deal with feelings.
Solution: Learning materials, games, parent information.
Psychological First Aid via Chatbot
Problem: Long waiting times for therapy.
Solution: Immediate help for crisis moments, connection to help.
Offer for Grieving Employees
Problem: After deaths, accompaniment & conversation offers are missing.
Solution: Companies book grief counselors on demand.
AI-Supported Journaling
Problem: Many don't know how to start journaling.
Solution: AI asks questions, recognizes patterns, gives impulses.
Mental Health Subscriptions for Teams
Problem: Companies lack low-threshold offerings.
Solution: Monthly conversations, courses, tools via app.
Relief for Family Caregivers
Problem: Caregivers have high psychological burden.
Solution: Online counseling, exchange forums, 24/7 chat.
Digital Depression Aftercare
Problem: After hospital stays, structure is missing.
Solution: Weekly planner, therapy diary, group coaching.
Therapy Waiting Time Shortener
Problem: Long waiting times for initial consultation.
Solution: AI-moderated initial screening and needs assessment.
Emotional Coaching for Teenagers
Problem: Teenagers are emotionally overwhelmed.
Solution: Gamified coaching app with peer support.
Stress Light for Couples
Problem: Escalations arise from small signs.
Solution: App measures mood progression + communication tips.
5. CYBERSECURITY
SME Security Check via App
Problem: Small companies underestimate IT risks.
Solution: Self-test with action recommendations.
Phishing Simulation-as-a-Service
Problem: Employees don't recognize phishing emails.
Solution: Regular test scenarios with learning feedback.
IT Security Coach for Families
Problem: Children and parents surf unprotected.
Solution: App with tips, tools, parent-child training.
Darknet Monitoring for SME Brands
Problem: Data theft often remains undetected for a long time.
Solution: Monitoring tool for stolen data & brand misuse.
AI-Controlled Vulnerability Analysis
Problem: Systems are complex and poorly documented.
Solution: AI automatically detects critical security gaps.
Security Awareness Training via Gamification
Problem: IT security is unpopular in training.
Solution: Mobile games with realistic scenarios and rewards.
Data Protection Risk Analysis for Tools & Providers
Problem: Companies use unsafe tools.
Solution: Risk assessment + GDPR evaluation for software providers.
Password Manager with Family Sharing
Problem: Passwords are stored unsafely.
Solution: Simple, secure manager for families & small teams.
Security-by-Design Consulting for Startups
Problem: Young companies don't plan security in advance.
Solution: Quick check + implementation help at product launch.
Open Source Security Monitoring for Schools & Associations
Problem: Little money for IT security.
Solution: Free monitoring & alerts with simple setup.
Awareness Campaigns for Municipalities
Problem: Citizens know little about digital risks.
Solution: Campaign materials + training for administrations.
Cyber Insurance Comparison Portal for SMEs
Problem: Opaque market for cyber insurance.
Solution: Comparison tool with recommendations and provider ratings.
6. INDUSTRY 5.0
Human-Robot Collaboration Training for Production Companies
Problem: Employees are afraid of automation.
Solution: Interactive training for safe collaboration with cobots.
Edge AI Modules for Existing Machines
Problem: Old machines don't provide data.
Solution: Retrofit sensor technology + evaluation on device.
Smart Maintenance Platform for Industrial Parks
Problem: Maintenance is reactive and inefficient.
Solution: Predictive maintenance dashboard at factory level.
No-Code Tools for Production Lines
Problem: Line adjustments are expensive.
Solution: Visual programming interfaces for non-technical staff.
AI-Supported Quality Control via Camera
Problem: Human errors in visual inspection.
Solution: Camera-based detection with live feedback.
Digital Assistant for Workshop Teams
Problem: New instructions and documentation are missing.
Solution: Voice and image-based instruction via tablet or AR glasses.
Energy Optimization in Production via AI
Problem: Energy consumption is non-transparent.
Solution: Ongoing analysis of machines + recommendations.
Skill Matching Platform for Workers and Robotics
Problem: New machines need new skills.
Solution: System shows qualification gaps and training.
Industry Talent Pool for Regions
Problem: Skills shortage in rural areas.
Solution: Platform connects skilled workers, companies, further education.
Digital Twins for Production Facilities
Problem: Changes cause high downtime costs.
Solution: Simulations + optimization in digital twin.
B2B Marketplace for Industry Data
Problem: Data remains in silos.
Solution: Platform for sharing & licensing machine data.
Plug-and-Play Security for OT Networks
Problem: Industrial facilities are poorly secured.
Solution: Simple firewall and monitoring solutions for OT.