Bodensee Innovationscluster

The idea for the foundation of the Bodensee Innovation Cluster (BIC) lies in the fundamental conviction that the Lake Constance region as one of the most innovative technology regions in Europe has extensive explicit as well as implicit knowledge about the framework conditions, consequences and above all opportunities in the context of the digital transformation in the economy and industry Company. Against this background, the Leadership Excellence Institute Zeppelin I LEIZ is pursuing the goal of promoting the future viability of highly industrialized and highly innovative locations such as the Lake Constance region by setting up the BIC. The Bodensee Innovation Cluster brings together research institutions, technology companies and other relevant stakeholders in the region in such a way that topic-specific expertise is systematically and continuously identified, focused and made available for economic as well as societal benefit, both regionally and nationally. We are primarily interested in the consequences of the digital transformation for business models as well as for society and the region. Our work is based on the extensive results of a study on the status, challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in the Lake Constance region. From the results of the study four main topics were derived, which are to be worked on in innovation circles of the BIC: Focal Areas - Innovation Circles 1. Implications of Artificial Intelligence for business models and society: | Business implications of AI | Societal effects of AI 2. Lifelong Learning: | Foster acceptance of new technologies among the workforce | Help trigger learning processes within the companies | Give impulses for corporate culture 3. Cybersecurity: | Ensure data security | Information on data protection regulations | Implications of cloud service usage 4. Digital Sustainability Management: | Integrated CSR Reporting | Optimize mobility for companies | Fully recyclable products