Deutsche Telekom Joins IPAI Innovation Platform to Drive Ethical and Scalable AI Solutions Across Europe

Deutsche Telekom Joins IPAI Innovation Platform to Drive Ethical and Scalable AI Solutions Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has joined the IPAI platform in Heilbronn to collaborate on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business, public, and governmental practices. The partnership aims to advance Europe’s digital sovereignty, ensuring AI is practically applied while fostering ethical, sustainable, and scalable solutions. The IPAI initiative unites over 70 organizations to create a European AI hub with a focus on human-centered innovation. Deutsche Telekom’s role in this collaboration strengthens its commitment to leading AI development for societal and economic benefit. A 30-hectare AI campus will be developed by the end of the year to house AI labs, data centers, and workspaces for over 5,000 people.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 21-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom is further strengthening the IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence) ecosystem by joining forces with the platform in Heilbronn. This strategic collaboration aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the daily operations of companies, institutions, and governments, where it can have the greatest impact. The goal is to foster a more robust, customer-centric approach to AI development that prioritizes digital sovereignty and sustainable innovation across Europe.

Klaus Werner, Director of Business Customers at Telekom Deutschland, emphasized the importance of collective efforts in realizing the full potential of AI, stating, “AI reaches its full potential only when we collectively bring it into practice. Europe must invest in AI now, and initiatives like IPAI are essential for Germany and Europe’s digital sovereignty, helping to expand our independence and foster innovation.”

Deutsche Telekom’s expertise in infrastructure and digitalization is seen as a perfect complement to IPAI’s mission. Moritz Gräter, CEO of IPAI, noted, “Deutsche Telekom brings a comprehensive, holistic approach to digitalization—from infrastructure to specific AI applications. By sharing knowledge and experience, we will ensure AI is not just conceptualized but also implemented in practical, scalable solutions.”

IPAI’s collaboration with Deutsche Telekom is a crucial step towards building a European hub for applied AI. As an ecosystem that connects businesses, academia, public sector entities, and startups, IPAI fosters innovation, reliability, and ethical AI development. Deutsche Telekom’s role in this ecosystem is essential, bringing decades of expertise and experience as a technology provider to over 2.5 million business customers. The company prioritizes secure, scalable solutions that also have a positive societal impact.

The IPAI innovation campus in Heilbronn, currently under development, will be a cornerstone of this effort. With over 70 companies and institutions already contributing to the project, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between business, academia, and society, ultimately creating a leading AI ecosystem in Europe. By the end of the year, the campus will cover 30 hectares and house AI living labs, data centers, and workspaces for more than 5,000 individuals. The focus is on developing ethical, sustainable, and human-centered AI solutions that align with Europe’s core values.

Deutsche Telekom has long been at the forefront of AI research and application. By partnering with IPAI, the company is reinforcing its position as a leader in AI development, helping to shape the digital transformation for businesses, society, and the economy in a responsible and forward-looking manner.

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