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#IDSF25: AIT STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC COOPERATION FOR CYBER SECURITY AND SECURE DIGITALIZATION IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT

Austrian Institute of Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) each with the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and with the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) [...] WINS) - discussed the social, regulatory and technical challenges in the area of tension between innovation and nuclear security in the IDSF session "Digital Transformation and the Security Impact on Nuclear [...] builder between technology, security policy and global cooperation.  Helmut Leopold, Head of Center for Digital Safety & Security, AIT: "A sustainable design of technology can only be achieved

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Strong representation of AIT at ECTRI

(Research Engineer, Center for Energy) has been elected rapporteur of the TG Mobility. With over ten years of experience in coordinating and conducting research in EU-funded research and innovation projects, she [...] underscores its leading role in European transport research. Isabela Erdelean (Senior Research Engineer, Center for Transport Technologies) was elected as the new head of the Thematic Group (TG) Safety. She has [...] in-depth expertise in sustainable, inclusive, and accessible mobility. Her focus is on data-driven, innovative solutions for the urban and regional mobility transition, particularly through participatory processes

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#IDSF25: ATLAWS PROVIDES GUIDANCE THROUGH THE JUNGLE OF LEGAL PROVISIONS

year's International Digital Security Forum (IDSF), the session "Responsible R&D by Balancing Innovation and Regulation", moderated by Christof Tschohl (Research Director, Research Institute) on the first [...] Radio - Ö1/FM4) and Madeleine Müller (Senior Researcher at Research Institute - Digital Human Rights Center), the challenge of reconciling European regulations and laws around aspects of cybersecurity with [...] European digital legislation in an understandable way. The aim is to integrate legal frameworks into innovation processes at an early stage and thus create the basis for secure, trustworthy digital solutions

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R&D funding and the development of start-ups in Europe

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set of firm-level data on innovation, financing, and startup ecosystems, the project provides empirical evidence to inform current debates on the design and impact of innovation policy. In addition to generating [...] * markiert. Name * E-Mail * Betreff * Nachricht * Send Univ.-Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Leitner Center for Innovation Systems & Policy +43 50550-4567 +43 50550-2201 karl-heinz.leitner(at)ait.ac.at

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#IDSF25: AIT STRENGTHENS AUSTRIAN COMMITMENT TO PEACETECH WITH LAUNCH OF THE PEACETECH ALLIANCE

exchange of confidential information by adopting the Gaia-X trust framework. Helmut Leopold, Head of Center for Digital Safety & Security at AIT and chairman of Gaia-X Hub Austria, said: “This project [...] and public institutions. AIT provides research and technological development to realize basic innovations for the next generation of infrastructure related technologies in the fields of Energy, Transport [...] Experience. These technological research areas are supplemented by the competence in the area of Innovation Systems & Policy. Among others, AIT's global perspective is evident in its contributions to

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The Challenge of Dementia. Caring Relatives in Need for Support

to support caring relatives with digital solutions and innovative training courses, thereby specifically counteracting depression. A user-centered app (http://demicare.app) was already developed in the [...] project manager and researcher at the AIT Center for Technology Experience. The DemiCare+ project falls within the Social Experience research area at the AIT Center for Technology Experience. The aim is to [...] well-being. The goal of the research is to develop human-centered innovations in the spirit of digital humanism and to give everyone access to digital services and solutions (Accessibility). More information

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#IDSF25: International digital security community sends strong signal for digital resilience in Vienna

Affairs, the ARGE Security and Economy (ASW) of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, the Competence Center for Secure Austria (KSÖ), and the Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development (AED), as well [...] Digitalization, and the Federal Ministries for European and International Affairs (BMEIA), for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI), Finance (BMF), the Interior (BMI), and Defense (BMLV), and [...] key topic at this year's event was how Europe can strengthen digital resilience without stifling innovation. Discussions ranged from new cybersecurity challenges and digital sovereignty to the role of t

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AIT at the Europa-Forum Wachau: Telehealth and Digital Health Expertise for Healthy Years of Life

by Anton Dunzendorfer, Head of the Competence Unit Digital Health Information Systems of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, on the expert panel “Facing Aging – Embracing Longevity,” and with an [...] technologies and networked health solutions are essential to harness the potential of digital innovation for a longer, healthier life. AIT continues to be closely involved in pilot projects in various

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ENDURION sets new Standards for the Production of Green Hydrogen

footprint while creating new opportunities for clean technology innovation in Europe." From Lab to Real-World Application Beyond technological innovation, ENDURION will also include a thorough assessment of the [...] technology for use in the field - with a specific use case in energy-intensive sectors such as data centers, which are growing rapidly and looking for clean energy sources. As an internationally recognised [...] Industrie De Nora SPA (IT), Scuola Universitaria Professionale Della Svizzera Italiana (CH), Wasabi Innovations (BG), Iolitec Ionic Liquids Technologies GmbH (DE) and Arkema France SA (FR). https://www

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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026

organising the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026 in Vienna. Under the theme ‘Decarbonisation through Innovation’, it offers experts from research, industry, finance and politics a unique international platform [...] returning to Austria and will be the most important event of its kind in Europe in 2026. Platform for innovation: science, technology and networking At the heart of the conference will be the scientific programme [...] .org/registration-tickets  Heat pump technologies: key to decarbonisation and drivers of innovation for new fields of application Heat pumps are among the key technologies for the decarbonisation

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AI with responsibility – from the perspective of Europe and Austria's expertise

and discussed from different perspectives. The hosts Markus Manz, CEO of the Software Competence Center Hagenberg, David Steinmetz from Future Network, and Con.Ect Managing Director Bettina Hainschink [...] The domestic economy has no reason to hide, according to the SCCH managing director: ”Numerous innovative companies are proving that AI can also be used responsibly and successfully in Austria." Read [...] and itSMF Austria with support from AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Software Competence Center Hagenberg.

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LKR coordinates new COMET project We3D²

to LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen as coordinator, the AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control, Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH, RISC Software GmbH, and the Institute for Materials [...] projects approved in July 2025 as part of the Austrian COMET competence center program. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility, and Infrastructure, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs [...] titanium digitally and layer by layer during the manufacturing process. This is made possible by innovative methods of data collection and analysis that allow intelligent linking of process data and material

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Peacetech Alliance launches cross-sector dialogue on ethical use of digital technologies for peace

than framing it as a trend, the event explored PeaceTech as a practical, people-centred field of innovation, shaped by real-world experience across multiple sectors.  Nathan Coyle, PeaceTech Alliance [...] stakeholders involved – from research and development to application," says Helmut Leopold, Head of Center for Digital Safety & Security, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. Rather than outlining [...] Michael W. Mürling, MA AI4GovMarketing and CommunicationsAIT Austrian Institute of Technology Center for Digital Safety & SecurityT +43 (0)50550-4126michael.muerling@ait.ac.at I www.ait.ac

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Helmut Leopold elected to the Board of Directors of GAIA-X AISBL

Helmut Leopold, Chairman of the Gaia-X Hub Austria and Head of Center for Digital Safety & Security at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, was elected to the new Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 [...] Leopold represents the bridge to the European Gaia-X organisation. In his role at AIT, he heads the Center for Digital Safety & Security with over 240 researchers and experts, focusing on digital tra [...] new data-driven business models. The hub, which is supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) and the State Secretariat for Digitalization, now part of

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Microbiomes are key to healthy and sustainable food systems

An international research group, with the participation of Angela Sessitsch, AIT Head of Center Health and Bioresources, and Tanja Kostic, AIT Head of Competence Unit Bioresources as well as Managing [...] Sessitsch. Only by linking scientific knowledge with targeted agricultural and food policy measures, innovative production methods, and conscious consumer choices can the foundation for sustainable, healthy

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The AIT is strengthening its international role in developing autonomous machines

represented.  This makes AIT the first point of contact for companies looking to develop innovative, autonomous machines or update existing systems.AIT's expertise is in demand worldwide and is [...] us workmachines Contact: Dr. Christoph FröhlichResearch EngineerComplex Dynamical SystemsAIT Center for Vision, Automation & Controlchristoph.froehlich@ait.ac.at+43 664 78588003 

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Matthias Weber elected as president of Eu-SPRI

Leiter des Centers for Innovation Systems & Policy am AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, ist zum neuen Präsidenten des European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation (Eu-SPRI) [...] Forschungs- und Innovationspolitik. Das European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation (Eu-SPRI) ist ein das Netzwerk der führenden Forschungseinrichtungen im Bereich F&I-Politik [...] und Evaluation von Innovationssystemen und Politikmaßnahmen im Bereich Forschung, Technologie und Innovation. Eu-SPRI bietet eine Plattform für den Austausch zwischen Wissenschaft, Politik und Praxis und

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DRIVER+ wins innovation award at SRE 2025

Warsaw, the EU-funded DRIVER+ project was honored with the prestigious Security Innovation Award in the Best Open Source Innovation category seren-project.eudlr.de. DRIVER+, one of the flagship projects in [...] through subproject SP3 “Solutions,” which was led by Georg Neubauer, Thematic Coordinator at the Center for Digital Safety & Security, and his team: Portfolio of Solutions: The main results from

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HighMag

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scale, the production of pouch cell prototypes for technological validation, and research into innovative recycling strategies to ensure recyclability is considered from the outset. Project manager Dr [...] battery industry. This project receives funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101202882. × Kontakt Formular Pflichtfelder sind mit einem [...] Ludwig University of Freiburg (Germany) Amazemet Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Bar-Ilan University (Israel) Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) (Germany) Danube Cell Manufacturing

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HighMag: Magnesium batteries as a key technology for a sustainable energy future

pilot scale,the production of pouch cell prototypes for technological validation,and research into innovative recycling strategies to ensure recyclability is considered from the outset. Project manager Dr [...] Ludwig University of Freiburg (Germany)Amazemet Sp. z o.o. (Poland)Bar-Ilan University (Israel)Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) (Germany)Danube Cell Manufacturing [...] (Switzerland) This project receives funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101202882.

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