Projects & Transfer
Funding table
| Project | Period | Funding program / funder | Role | Partners | Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digitalise SÜDWESTFALEN | 2023–2027 | Innovative Hochschule (BMBF; MKW.NRW) | Head of the Virtual Institute | South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Economic Development Agency Soest District GmbH | Project website |
| DIDYMOS-XR | 2023–2026 | HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based (European Union) | Project Lead | Joanneum Research, American University of Beirut, CERTH, DigitalTwin Technology GmbH, University of Patras, Ficosa, Technical University of Berlin, Fiware Foundation, Neàpolis, idealworks, Capgemini, Trilateral Research, i2CAT | Project website |
| DigiOnTrack | 2023–2025 | mFUND (Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport) | Project Lead | 5micron GmbH, OSTAKON GmbH, Deutsche Eisenbahn Service AG | Project page |
| MIA-PROM | 2022–2025 | KIAS (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung) | Project Lead | Charité - University Berlin, University of Applied Sciences Munich, Technical University of Berlin, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences, Dexter Health GmbH, Acalta GmbH, ZAR rehabilitation center Berlin, Seehof rehabilitation center Berlin | Project website |
| ARiadne | 2024–2026 | Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)) | Project Lead | SWCode | Project page |
| XR Emergency Training for Military Fast Jets | 2024–2025 | Training Optimization Program (German Air Force) | Project Lead | Adams Simulation and Training | Study video |
| Silent Bed Monitor | 2025–2027 | Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)) | Project Lead | 5micron GmbH | |
| VoiceAdapt | 2018–2021 | JPI More Years, Better Lives (European Union / BMBF) | Project Lead | Universität Toronto, Universität Alberta, NuroGames, AIT | |
| Bernstein Focus Neurotechnology - Berlin | 2008–2014 | Bernstein Focus (BMBF) | Project Lead | Charité, Berlin, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt | |
| Mobil im Havelland | 2018–2021 | Gerontology and geriatrics research (BMBF) | Project Lead | Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Havelland Kliniken Unternehmensgruppe | |
| ART | 2020–2021 | EIT Digital (EIT Digital) | Project Lead | Politecnico di Milano, TIM, FifthIngenium | |
| BGF Pflege | 2020–2021 | Health promotion in long-term care (AOK Nordost) | Project Lead | Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Johanniter-Stift Berlin-Johannisthal | |
| DemTab | 2018–2021 | Innovationsfonds (G-BA) | Project Lead | Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin | |
| PflegeTab | 2015–2018 | GKV-Spitzenverband (GKV-Spitzenverband) | Project Lead | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, DOMICIL Seniorenpflegeheim Am Schlosspark | |
| XRwise | 2025–2027 | Innovationsprogramm für Geschäftsmodelle und Pionierlösungen (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie) | Project Lead | HAW Hamburg | Project website |
| ITT | 2026–2029 | EFRE (European Union / State of North Rhine-Westphalia) | Project Lead | DTHG Service GmbH, Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt | |
| XRT-HuFuSa | 2026–2029 | EFRE (European Union / State of North Rhine-Westphalia) | Project Lead | Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt, Fachhochschule Südwestfalen, WE are XR GmbH, Deutsche Windtechnik GmbH & Co.KG, PTS Labs GmbH | |
| INFUSE | 2026–2028 | DAAD funding (DAAD) | Project Contributor | Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Saitama University, Suranaree University of Technology, KIIT, Wirtschaftsförderung Lippstadt GmbH, Stadt Hamm |
Project details
Digitalise SÜDWESTFALEN
Period: 2023–2027
Role: Head of the Virtual Institute
Funding: Innovative Hochschule / BMBF; MKW.NRW
Topics: VR/AR, Knowledge transfer, Regional innovation
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DIDYMOS-XR
Period: 2023–2026
Role: Project Lead
Funding: HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based / European Union
Topics: Digital twins, XR, AI, Ethics-by-design
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DigiOnTrack
Period: 2023–2025
Role: Project Lead
Funding: mFUND / Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport
Topics: Predictive maintenance, Rail monitoring, Machine learning
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MIA-PROM
Period: 2022–2025
Role: Project Lead
Funding: KIAS / Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Topics: Digital health, PROM, Virtual assistant, Accessibility
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ARiadne
Period: 2024–2026
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) / Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
Topics: AR navigation, Multimodal UI, Personalized routing
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XR Emergency Training for Military Fast Jets
Period: 2024–2025
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Training Optimization Program / German Air Force
Topics: XR training, Psychophysiology, Aviation safety
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Silent Bed Monitor
Period: 2025–2027
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) / Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
Topics: Home health monitoring, Sensor systems, Machine learning
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VoiceAdapt
Period: 2018–2021
Role: Project Lead
Funding: JPI More Years, Better Lives / European Union / BMBF
Topics: Aphasia, Adaptive interfaces, Digital rehabilitation
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Bernstein Focus Neurotechnology - Berlin
Period: 2008–2014
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Bernstein Focus / BMBF
Topics: Neurotechnology, Brain-reading, HCI
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Mobil im Havelland
Period: 2018–2021
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Gerontology and geriatrics research / BMBF
Topics: Mobility, Gerontology, Rural healthcare
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ART
Period: 2020–2021
Role: Project Lead
Funding: EIT Digital / EIT Digital
Topics: AR/VR, Tourism, 5G
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BGF Pflege
Period: 2020–2021
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Health promotion in long-term care / AOK Nordost
Topics: Long-term care, Prevention, Digital assessment
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DemTab
Period: 2018–2021
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Innovationsfonds / G-BA
Topics: Dementia care, Digital tools
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PflegeTab
Period: 2015–2018
Role: Project Lead
Funding: GKV-Spitzenverband / GKV-Spitzenverband
Topics: Dementia, Care technology, Tablet-based interventions
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XRwise
Period: 2025–2027
Role: Project Lead
Funding: Innovationsprogramm für Geschäftsmodelle und Pionierlösungen / Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie
Topics: XR, Business models, Event creator
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ITT
Period: 2026–2029
Role: Project Lead
Funding: EFRE / European Union / State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Topics: Immersive training, Theatre technology, Vocational education
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XRT-HuFuSa
Period: 2026–2029
Role: Project Lead
Funding: EFRE / European Union / State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Topics: XR training, Digital twins, Critical industries
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INFUSE
Period: 2026–2028
Role: Project Contributor
Funding: DAAD funding / DAAD
Topics: International education, Inclusive learning, Future skills
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Transfer & industry
- Current portfolio includes ~59 partner engagements across public and industry contexts.
- Typical transfer formats: prototype demonstrators, stakeholder workshops, pilot deployments, and training-focused modules.
- Current transfer focus areas: XR prototyping, digital twins, user-experience evaluation, and applied teaching innovation.