Startups meet SMEs: AI in production

At the 12. InnoPartner-Network meeting on 21 October 2025 at Palais Hirsch in Schwetzingen was all about AI in production. Around 90 participants from start-ups, SMEs and innovation networks used the evening to exchange ideas on artificial intelligence and other smart solutions, learn from each other and develop new approaches together.

Focus on start-up solutions

This networking event also offered nine start-ups (EcoComply, FAIBRICS, GaussML, GONSTERS, iMTED, preML, TradeComply, GenerAId, amexis and HD Vision Systems) the opportunity to present their AI-supported solutions for production processes to introduce. In the Transfer Challenge They worked in small teams together with SMEs on specific challenges and presented their solutions directly in 90-second pitches in front of all participants. The format made it clear how quickly tangible approaches can emerge from ideas - and opened up exciting new perspectives and initial points of contact for possible collaborations.

Would you like to find out more about the start-ups' solutions? Download the startup catalogue of the network meeting now!

Networking and exchange

At the subsequent Startup marketplace founders were able to further present their technologies, obtain feedback and network with other participants. The evening provided space for Inspiration, exchange and, above all, exciting collaborations around AI in production.

Do you have the idea to revolutionise production? Then apply now for the free open pitch!