Last month at Cyber Valley: September

Celebrating ten years of the Cyber Valley Innovation Campus: Cyber Valley Day 2026

On September 9, more than 850 guests came to Tübingen to celebrate a very special milestone: ten years of the Cyber Valley Innovation Campus. Researchers, start-ups, investors, policymakers, partners from industry and society, as well as many other guests gathered for a day full of inspiring talks, surprising keynotes, a research exhibition, start-up presentations, investor sessions, and networking.

Read the full article about our anniversary event here: https://cyber-valley.de/en/news/cyber-valley-day-2026

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Welcoming Tech Fellowship journalists from Publix Berlin

On September 17, we welcomed participants of the Tech Journalism Fellowship at Publix Berlin – Haus für Journalismus und Öffentlichkeit in Tübingen. The group included Fatemeh Khodadadian, Bastian Hosan, Sonja Peteranderl, Jonathan Kemper, and Carina Schroeder, accompanied by Dr. Eva von Grafenstein.

This year's fellowship focuses on the topic of “Ethical AI” and brings together journalists from Tagesspiegel Background, DER SPIEGEL, Deutschlandfunk, heise, WIRED, and DIE ZEIT for a year of exploring and reporting on artificial intelligence.

As part of a week-long visit to Baden-Württemberg to learn about the region's AI ecosystem, the fellows gained insights into research activities and technology transfer across our Innovation Campus. Our discussions also addressed current developments, open questions, and challenges in AI and robotics.

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Visit of Rotary Club Rottenburg at Cyber Valley in Tübingen

On September 23, members of the Rotary Club Rottenburg visited our campus in Tübingen for an introduction to our ecosystem and our activities at the intersection of AI, research, and innovation.
CEO Florian Mayer guided the visitors through the building, offering insights into the history of the campus. Silke Dutz introduced the Innovation Campus, its mission, and its role in advancing AI research and technology in the region.
The visit was organised by Benjamin Jetter and Melanie Jetter in collaboration with the Rotary Club Rottenburg and provided an opportunity to learn more about Cyber Valley and engage in discussions about the region's innovation landscape.

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Co-Hosting event with Marketing Club Neckar-Alb 

On September 24, Cyber Valley and the Marketing Club Neckar-Alb e.V. co-hosted an evening dedicated to startups, technology, and knowledge transfer in Tübingen.
Moderated by Christoph Koppensteiner, the event opened with a conversation with our CEO Florian Mayer followed by presentations from four startups from our Start-up Network. The Start-ups introduced their businesses, technologies, and current activities:

• Maddox AI, represented by Cornelius Widmaier

• Spotium, represented by Patrick Duffner, who stepped in for Lisa Raab and Nico Raab

• DenkBox GmbH, represented by Hannes Planatscher

• MaiTY, represented by Partha Ghosh and Valentina Rodríguez Pasmiño

A subsequent panel discussion explored emerging technologies, new applications, and the opportunities and challenges AI presents for businesses and society. The evening concluded with networking over food and drinks, providing participants with further opportunities to exchange ideas and establish connections.

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Open Lab Day at KI-Fortschrittszentrum Stuttgart

On September 30, we participated in the Open Lab Day of the KI-Fortschrittszentrum in Stuttgart. Organised by Fraunhofer IAO, Fraunhofer IPA, and the Institute of Human Factors and Technology Management (IAT) at the University of Stuttgart, the event welcomed more than 120 participants from industry and research.
The programme focused on the practical application of AI and robotics, addressing both technological possibilities and regulatory considerations. As a partner of the KI-Fortschrittszentrum, we contributed to the event with an introduction to its ecosystem and role in advancing AI research and innovation.
Participants gained insights into a range of current topics, including generative and agentic AI, humanoid robotics, AI compliance, and the EU AI Act. Guided tours of the Reallabor provided hands-on insights into practical applications, featuring demonstrations of AI-based quality inspection, service assistants, humanoid robots, intelligent process control, and AI-supported document processing.
The event offered a great opportunity for exchange between companies, researchers, and robotics experts, showing the wide range of innovative technologies, research activities, and practical applications developed across our Innovation Campus.

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