About AI Grid
AI Grid is an initiative that strengthens the exchange and synergies between young talents in the field of artificial intelligence.
We bring together committed young scientists with renowned.
AI experts together in a high-quality network.
Highly specialized research
AI Grid is a network of small, highly specialized AI communities.
The members of AI Grid share their research work within these communities, initiate collaborations and establish fruitful connections for the future.
Over 50 communities are to be created over time. We call these groups Micro Focus Groups.
Jan | AI Grid member
The AI Grid provides an opportunity for networking & exploring intriguing research.
Nora | AI Grid member
Collaboration is key, AI Grid provides value through Micro-Focus-Groups & mentorship.
Nilah | AI Grid member
Networking is essential. Not just to share ideas but to get ideas, to build up.
The network gives you the chance to get to know the breadth of AI in Europe.
Why AI Grid? Because we believe that artificial intelligence is more than just technology. It is a combination of know-how and young creativity that is shaping Europe.
Our platform connects fresh ideas with industry experts, promotes scientific exchange and enables exceptional networking.
Artificial intelligence is dynamic and diverse. It is therefore essential to have a strong foundation.
A mentor can not only be a guide, but also a source of inspiration. You gain valuable insights, can learn from experience and are supported in finding the right path in the industry.
At AI Grid, we understand the value of both elements. Here, we support young talents through targeted mentoring and also offer them access to an extensive network of experts and researchers from science and industry.
Our partner network is growing
These AI competence centers, AI service centers and AI research centers actively support the AI Grid initiative:
Events
Die Spring School 2025 - eine Kooperation von AI Grid und SCAI (Sorbonne Cluster for Artificial Intelligence) - fand vom 7. bis 11. April 2025 in Paris statt.
From January 27 to 30, 2025 - in cooperation with the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) - a four-day series of talks on the topic of empowerment and Artificial Intelligence took place exclusively for our members.
On 12 and 13 November 2024, our AI Grid Summit in Berlin not only brought together ideas and research - it opened up new horizons for the AI community.
During Berlin Science Week, AI Grid connects young researchers with the public to showcase how AI is transforming both science and society.
From October 16 to 18, 2024, AI Grid members traveled to London and Oxford to experience AI research in the United Kingdom up close. The focus was on MedTech and AI safety.
On September 26, 2024, the stage of the AI & Data Summit in Berlin became the platform for something truly special: the AI Grid Science Slam, presented in collaboration with Women in AI Germany, Austria & Switzerland.
What could be better than spending late summer on the picturesque island of Rügen, surrounded by like-minded individuals working together on the future of AI?
On July 11th, the NOCHTSPEICHER in Hamburg attracted over 150 guests, who gained fascinating insights into current AI research across various disciplines during the AI Grid Science Slam.
From April 24 to 26, 2024, a delegation of 16 young AI researchers traveled to Paris to gain in-depth insights into the French AI landscape.
Interviews with the community
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At AI Grid, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our world in profound ways, from automating processes to improving decision-making. In...
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In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly permeating various aspects of life, companies face pressing questions: How can AI technologies be utilized...
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The AI Act, adopted by the European Union on July 12, 2024, marks a major milestone in the international regulation of artificial intelligence (AI)...
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Can artificial intelligence recognize gender based on brain waves? Physicist Thomas Jochmann has investigated this exciting question and has come up with some surprising...
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In an interview with Communications Manager Franziska Peters, Dr. Johannes Winter, member of the AI Grid Executive Committee and CSO at the L3S AI Research Center, talks about...
Our mentors
Senior Director Software-Produktentwicklung und Business Owner der Digital Production Platform bei der Volkswagen Gruppe
Assistant Professor at the RWTH Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (TIM)
Professor (Ph.D., UCLA) and Director of the Ph.D. Program at Penn State University, United States
Junior Professor - Leibniz University Hanover
Professor at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research (IIIA) - Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
Head of the RSiM and BigEarth groups at the TU Berlin and BIFOLD
Professor of Ambient Assisted Living & Medical Assistance Systems at University of Bayreuth
Professor at the Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam and founder of Kyub GmbH
Director at DFKI, Head of the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) research department, University of Bremen/DFKI
VP Product at Sentiance, Belgium
Professor at Heilbronn University
FAQ
In our FAQ section you will find answers to all frequently asked questions about the AI Grid.
Who can apply?
AI Grid is an initiative that supports young talent in the field of AI. It is aimed at people from the fields of technology and computer science.
Applications are open to:
– Master's students with an AI-related master's thesis who are enrolled at a German research institution
– Doctoral students who are writing their doctoral thesis on AI at a German research institution
How can I apply?
Apply directly via this platform:
community.ai-grid.org
Can I apply as a team?
AI Grid enables you to build and expand your network in your specialized field of AI research. If you are already working closely with other researchers on an AI topic, any member of your team can apply. Just let us know the names of the team members.
Each group is limited to 10 members. Additional students from other laboratories are then added.
How does the selection process work?
The selection is made in the following steps:
1. apply via the platform.
2. After we have reviewed and accepted your application, you will receive a confirmation email and an invitation to a welcome meeting.
3. if there is already a micro-research group on your topic, you will become part of it. If not, we will look for a suitable community together.
If we have any questions about your application and your current work, we will schedule an interview with a jury.
Once your complete application has been received, you will hear from the AI Grid team within the next four weeks.
What criteria are important when selecting applicants?
The following criteria will be given special consideration in the selection process:
- Relevance and clarity of your AI topic
- the potential of the topic for the economy and society
- Your motivation to apply
- You need computer skills
Wie wird eine Micro Focus Group (MFG) gegründet?
Eine Micro Focus Group (MFG) entsteht, sobald mindestens drei ausgewählte AI Grid Members an demselben Thema arbeiten.
- Other AI Grid Members can join this group at a later date.
- An MFG is limited to 10 members.
- If there are more than 10 members in the group, a second MFG is formed.
What does the mentoring program consist of?
The mentor accompanies you and your research for a full year.
The mentors are experts from the field of academic and industrial research. They will give you comprehensive support:
- They share their experience and expertise with you
- They will point you to important scientific literature and publication opportunities
- They help you to make national and international contacts and build networks
- They give you career tips to develop your career strategy
- You can publish together with them.
One more thing: AI Grid's mentoring program in no way replaces the support of official mentors. It is a complementary support.
How can I join the AI Grid as a mentor?
Mentors are an essential part of our network. They provide valuable feedback and advice on various aspects, including research directions, project development, career planning and the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence (AI).
Minimum qualifications must be fulfilled in order to become a mentor:
- Academic background: A PhD in a scientific area related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) or a similar field.
- Professional experience: At least five years of relevant experience in a professional or academic environment in the field of AI or related technologies.
- Specialist knowledge: Proven expertise in AI, machine learning, data science or related fields, evidenced by publications, patents or significant contributions to projects or innovations.
- Engagement: Willingness to invest time to support and mentor mentees, including regular meetings and active participation in AI Grid activities.
As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to nurture the next generation of AI talent, collaborate with like-minded individuals and contribute to the development of innovative AI solutions.
