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NextStep Accelerator
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NextStep Accelerator

A customized, one-day workshop designed to identify specific opportunities for innovation and funding—usually held at your location.

"We make innovation potential visible and eligible for funding."

DIZ | Digital Innovation Center
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What is that?

A one-day workshop (usually on-site) to identify specific opportunities for innovation and funding. Services include: a structured preliminary needs assessment, innovation and project structuring, an AI-supported potential analysis with an initial assessment of eligibility for funding, and specific opportunity maps as part of an implementation roadmap.

Who is this for?

Companies and local governments that want to take a structured approach to innovation projects and identify funding opportunities early on.

The Components of the Service

Four service components — from analysis to implementation roadmap.

1

Needs Assessment

A structured preliminary needs assessment of your current situation.

2

Project Structuring

Innovation and Project Structuring.

3

Potential Analysis

AI-powered potential analysis and initial assessment of your ideas' eligibility for funding.

4

Implementation Roadmap

Specific opportunity maps as part of an implementation roadmap.

Terms and Conditions for Members

Members of the AI Alliance receive the NextStep Accelerator at a special price.

900 € net
Regular (€1,800 net)
50% cheaper
Quota
1 per member · 3 per year
Format
One-day workshop, usually on-site
Effective Period
through December 31, 2026

How to Take Advantage of This Offer

Three Steps to a Roadmap for Implementation.

1

Send Inquiry

Send a brief email to projekte@diz-bw.de, mentioning the AI Alliance.

2

Needs Assessment

A structured preliminary needs assessment and scheduling coordination with the DIZ.

3

Workshop & Schedule

One-Day Workshop — You’ll receive opportunity cards as part of an implementation roadmap.

About the Provider

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DIZ Digitales Innovationszentrum GmbH supports companies and public institutions in Baden-Württemberg with their digital transformation—from funding advice and innovation programs to AI-powered needs assessments. DIZ is a member of the Baden-Württemberg AI Alliance.

Contact us

Your contact person for any questions regarding this offer.

Christoph Ziegler

Senior Business Development Manager · DIZ Digital Innovation Center GmbH

For non-members

Not a member yet?

With your membership, you’ll gain access to all benefits, be able to submit your own proposals, and become part of an active network of AI professionals in Baden-Württemberg.

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