In cooperation with science and industry
Overview of selected research projects
Whether on direct assignment for partners or in association with research institutions and companies: In our research projects, we work with the latest findings in information technology to develop practical and excellent solutions and thus shape Technology transfer to shape the future. In 2026, the focus of our research will be on on topics from the areas of Applied Artificial Intelligence, Energy and Sustainability, Digital Society, Mobility and Logistics and Safety, Security and Resilience.
The following selection of current projects shows the range of FZI application research.
In unserem Portfolio geben wir einen Einblick in die Vielfalt unserer Forschungsarbeiten am FZI. Die hier vorgestellten Projekte stehen exemplarisch für die Bandbreite unserer anwendungsorientierten Forschung – von intelligenten Mobilitätssystemen über vernetzte Produktion und Gesundheitstechnologien bis hin zu Künstlicher Intelligenz und IT-Sicherheit.
2026 liegen die Schwerpunkte unserer Forschung dabei auf Themen aus den Bereichen Angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz, Digitale Gesellschaft, Mobilität und Logistik, Sicherheit und Resilienz sowie Energie und Nachhaltigkeit.
Our research projects in figures
Total projects
7
Direct orders
60
Publicly funded projects
60
Total turnover in euros
30000000
Future Initiative Test | Field Urban Robotics
Real-world laboratory for research and innovation in robotics in public spaces in Baden-Württemberg
INSPIRE-KA
Interactive LLM‑Powered Integration & Real‑Time Orchestration of Data Pipelines for Climate Protection & Adaptation
just better DATA
Efficient and highly accurate data generation for AI applications in autonomous driving
KARL Competence Centre
Artificial Intelligence for Work and Learning in the Karlsruhe Region
KI4BoardNet
Next-generation distributed, continuously learning onboard power management system
RegioOnkoNet
Strengthening regional oncology care through optimized networking with general practitioners and patient empowerment
Safe AI Engineering
AI engineering ensures safety of AI components for autonomous, connected driving
Scale4Edge
Static hardware/software analyses in the context of scalable edge computing platforms
ThinKIsense
Resource-efficient thin-edge systems through integrated AI and neuromorphic electronics in sensors
Transformation Hub Automotive Software Engineering (TASTE)
Software development skills are the foundation of the software-defined vehicle
Our research projects in 2022, in figures
Total projects
7
Direct orders
60
Publicly funded projects
60
Ø Term in months
12
+
Total sales in euros
1000000
Maximum project volume in euros
40
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