Wildau starts AI revolution: New start-up center inspires founders!

Wildau starts AI revolution: New start-up center inspires founders!

Wildau, a small but dynamic town in Brandenburg, recently opened a new chapter: On June 23, 2025, the start-up center Reaktor.Wildau was officially opened. The focus is on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and other smart technologies. This initiative could not only be a real economic driver for the region, but also ensure that Wildau is perceived as a nucleus of innovative ideas, such as maz-online.de reports.

With fantastic support of over 17 million euros until 2028 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and state funds, Reaktor.Wildau is not only one of six start-up centers in Brandenburg, but also promises to take a central place in the competition of the digital economy. The center is located near the Wildau University of Technology, which is considered a driving force in software development.

Innovations and start-ups in focus

Several start-ups have set up shop in the new center and see AI as the core of their products. These include Reyo, which has developed a system for intelligently controlling marketing campaigns, as well as Zell and Notivo, which support companies using intelligent software. Centinel Analytics contributes to cyber security by offering software to protect company websites. Particularly noteworthy is Notivo founder Basti Prell, who sees the digitalization of company knowledge as the key to combating the shortage of skilled workers.

But it's not just software that's on the agenda: two start-ups are also working on hardware ideas. Leposol has set itself the task of equipping hall roofs with solar panels cost-effectively, while Rumicon is developing sensors for the self-sufficient monitoring of grazing livestock. Another notable project comes from Ines Hartwig-Zaidan, who is developing an app for cardiovascular patients with her start-up DECD and is planning to move her company headquarters from Angermünde to Wildau.

Support for founders and a thriving economy

Wildau's mayor Frank Nehrlich (independent) sees the new center as a valuable stimulus for the region's economy. He emphasizes that young founders not only bring innovative ideas, but also help to consolidate the Wildau location as a magnet for future economic developments. The intensive support of the start-ups over a period of nine months, including support in areas such as financing and international networking, is intended to ensure that the founders receive optimal support.

In this context, Senator Daniel Keller highlights the role of the new center: “The aim is to profile Brandenburg as a leading location for innovative start-ups and to maximize the positive effects on employment and economic growth.” This development is part of a comprehensive plan that includes the creation of six start-up centers, including Reaktor.Wildau. Together they aim to position Brandenburg as an important player in the start-up ecosystem, according to [brandenburg.de](https://efre.brandenburg.de/efre/de/presse/pressemitigung/~27-06-2025-erstes-start-up-zentrum-in-wildau- Feierlich-eroeffnet).

In conclusion, Wildau, with its new start-up center Reaktor.Wildau, is well on its way to both promoting innovative ideas and making a significant contribution to digital transformation in the region. This could be a groundbreaking example of how targeted support can create a thriving start-up culture. Further information can be found on the website of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy and Climate Protection, as reported by esf.brandenburg.de.