Mittelstand-Digital Center Augsburg

Digitalization and AI for SMEs

In light of challenges such as skilled labor shortages and increasing competitive pressure, more and more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and maintain their competitiveness. The Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Augsburg supports these companies on their path to digital transformation – with free, practical offerings and individualized support.

Center Services

The center’s offerings are structured into three main areas:

• Inform & Connect – “Recognize opportunities and learn from each other”
• Train & Qualify – “Attractive continuing education”
• Implement – “Digitally into the future”

Thematic Focus Areas

The center covers a broad range of topics, including:

• AI – But How? Understanding & Implementation
• AI Applications: Production & Logistics
• AI Applications: Data Ecosystems & Data-Driven Strategies
• AI Applications: Finance
• Sustainability
• Change Management

fortiss Expertise

fortiss contributes its scientific and practice-oriented expertise in the areas of AI in production and logistics as well as data-driven strategies and data ecosystems. In addition to training opportunities, the center focuses particularly on free AI application projects and a practical AI implementation guide, designed to support SMEs in realizing their digitalization and AI initiatives.