Welcome to hessian.AI, the Hessian Center for Artificial Intelligence! We are a research and innovation center with over 80 professors conducting research on a wide range of topics related to artificial intelligence. But research should not remain in an ivory tower. We bring AI into application and society and accompany ideas from the initial vision […]
Join us for a 24+ hour hackathon featuring challenges from Wasteer: 📅 Date & Time: Thursday & Friday, 21-22 May 2026, 09:30-16:00 💡 The Industry Challenge 2026 (Applications Closed) Ready to make waste-to-energy operations smarter, more data-driven, and greener? This is exactly what our industry partner, Wasteer, aims for. In 2026, efficient waste incineration is […]
The next foundersXchange is coming up—this time at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences! On June 3, the focus will be on the opportunities that virtual and augmented reality technologies offer for startups. There will be keynote presentations from both an academic perspective and based on startup experience: Prof. Philip Hausmeier, coordinator of the “Augmented and […]
An event organized by the Protestant Academy Frankfurt in cooperation with hessian.AI Lecture and discussion The use of artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming everyday medical practice. From diagnostic imaging to robotic assistance and treatment documentation—AI can be applied in nearly every field. This raises important questions: How does the interaction between humans and machines […]
Two days dedicated to the future of computation: The Analog Computing Days 2026 will feature a rich program of presentations, discussions, and a hands-on hackathon — bringing together researchers, practitioners, and investors from across disciplines. Admission is free and open to anyone interested in next-generation computing paradigms. About the Event As digital computers increasingly reach […]
With the new “Digital AI Café” the hessian.AI Service Center (hessian.AISC), funded by the BMFTR, invites you to an open online consultation twice a month on all aspects of artificial intelligence. The offer is aimed at anyone who uses AI in research, business, or projects, or who plans to do so. Every first and third […]
Let’s enjoy the summer together! ☀️ Together with the StartHub Hessen, we cordially invite you to our summer party—on August 12, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Weststadtcafé in Darmstadt. What to expect: Meet founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts in a relaxed summer atmosphere—with a barbecue, drinks, a great vibe, and inspiring conversations. […]
Over a decade of growth, innovation, and support for the startup scene in Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region—that’s the Pitch Club. What began as a response to the challenges of a fragmented startup scene has evolved into a cornerstone of the regional ecosystem. Since our founding, we have supported 346 exciting startups on their journey […]
On 2 October 2026, the Department of Computer Science at TU Darmstadt celebrates the inaugural session of their new distinguished lecture series. With the DLS, they aim to bring some of the world's leading researchers and innovators to Darmstadt to share the ideas that are shaping the future of computer science. The Cluster of Excellence […]
In this fXc, we’ll be focusing entirely on the question of how effective networking actually works. We’ve organized a variety of perspectives on the topic for you: Sascha Heising from CESAH will kick things off. He leads innovation projects at CESAH, draws on his own startup experience, and has been organizing networking-focused events for years. […]
With the new “Digital AI Café” the hessian.AI Service Center (hessian.AISC), funded by the BMFTR, invites you to an open online consultation twice a month on all aspects of artificial intelligence. The offer is aimed at anyone who uses AI in research, business, or projects, or who plans to do so. Every first and third […]
Do We Pass the Test? For years, we have put artificial intelligence through its paces, with benchmarks, leaderboards, demanding exams and the famous Turing test, which asks whether a machine can still be told apart from a human. This evening turns the question around and puts humans on trial. In a world where AI takes […]
