Industrial AI Podcast· Folge 322

The Race for a Billion

Donnerstag, 8. Januar 2026 · 44 min

MP3

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What does it take to build Europe's next AI powerhouse? Discover the race for a billion.
In this episode, we dive into the ambitious European initiative offering up to one billion euros to fuel the next wave of AI innovation. I sit down with Johannes Otterbach, the so-called "billion euro man," to discuss how SPRIND is bridging the gap between research and industry, and what it really takes to launch a world-class AI lab in Europe. We explore the challenges of scaling, the importance of industrial-grade AI, and why Europe's unique landscape demands new strategies for success. Along the way, you'll hear our candid thoughts on talent, technology, and the future of frontier AI. If you're curious about the intersection of ambitious funding, cutting-edge research, and industrial application, this conversation is for you.

Siemens

new.siemens.com/global/en/company/topic-areas/…

Neura Robotics

neura-robotics.com

NVIDIA

nvidia.com/en-us/ai-data-science

Fraunhofer Society

fraunhofer.de/en.html

Agile Robots

agilerobots.com

OPC Foundation

opcfoundation.org

Softing

industrial.softing.com

Audi

audi.com/en/innovation/ai.html

Mistral AI

mistral.ai

Sprint (German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation)

sprind.org/en

OpenAI

openai.com

DeepMind

deepmind.com

XAI

x.ai

Next Frontier AI Challenge

next-frontier.ai

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