Companion Partnership

Our ecosystem of technology leaders.

Why doing it alone is too slow in the AI era

Collaborative Innovation

AI is evolving exponentially. No one has all the answers alone. In the partnership, you share and develop knowledge, validation, and best practices with other market leaders (Shapers) to radically shorten learning curves.

Operationalizing Trustworthy AI

Together, we navigate the EU AI Act. In our working groups, we develop governance best practices and risk classifications.

Continuous Sparring & Enablement

Not a one-off project, but ongoing partnership. You get access to our experts, exclusive reports, and tailored workshops that challenge and sharpen your strategy every quarter.

Join us and meet other AI market leaders

3/12/2026 10:00 AM Uhr Hybrid

Ecosystem Meetup: AI@Scale&pace

Our March Meetup will center on the key success drivers for AI adoption in 2026. We will focus on best practices for scaling AI in enterprises at speed and scale, considering the global context for 2026 and as well as other crucial aspects top of mind. The agenda will be published end of January.

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The partnership for AI excellence

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Regular check-ins & exchange with the right peers

Where do you really stand? We start with an in-depth maturity assessment. We benchmark you against the best in the ecosystem and build a 12‑month roadmap for transformation and enablement.

Strategic Sparring & Review

Your external challenge partner. In regular reviews, we discuss your progress, validate architectural decisions, and recalibrate activities based on the relevant technological developments (e.g., agentic AI).

Peer-to-Peer Exchange & Working Groups

Learn from the best. Get access to exclusive groups. This is practitioners talking to practitioners—openly, confidentially, and as equals. No sales pitches—just deep dives.

Access to Knowledge & Ecosystem

Gain an edge through concentrated knowledge.
Get direct access to our AI knowledge base, exclusive reports, and deep-dive workshops. Leverage insights from hundreds of projects and conferences to make strategically sound decisions—without reinventing the wheel.

Looking for AI that actually works for mid-sized companies?

Productive in 90 Days: The AI Accelerator for SMEs

No more guessing in the dark. Choose from proven solutions—“use cases off the menu”—instead of reinventing the wheel. We focus on the 80% of applications most mid-sized companies need. Built, integrated, and productive in just 3 months—at a fixed price.

AI Accelerator for SMEs

Trustworthy AI at appliedAI: A Network Committed to Responsibility

In our ecosystem, trustworthy AI isn’t lip service—it’s the price of admission. Together, we define how to turn European values (privacy, fairness, security) into competitive advantage. The EU AI Act is our shared framework for scalable innovation.

Track record, not promises.

How leading companies—“Shapers”—use the exchange.

Over 250 companies, including 23 of the 40 DAX corporations, build on our 8+ years of expertise. With 100+ experts and over 70 implemented applications, we deliver scalable results.

Highest AI expertise, professional collaboration, measurable results: With appliedAI, we were able to successfully and sustainably implement our strategic application.

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Rolf Buch – CEO (until Jan. 2026), Vonovia SE

Collaborating with appliedAI’s AI Governance Working Group has been invaluable for us. The structured approach, coupled with real-world case studies and open dialogue, ensures we not only stay compliant with the EU AI Act but also build efficient governance models that keep AI innovation front and center.

Dirk Wacker
Giesecke+Devrient

The appliedAI Risk Classification training significantly improved our understanding of the EU AI Act's implications for projects at Roche. We discussed six real life use cases in detail and it was eye-opening.

Dr.-Ing. Anna Osberghaus
Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Collaborating with appliedAI’s AI Governance Working Group has proved very rewarding. Organizers are always prepared, participants bring a wealth of insights. It’s a unique forum to effectively brainstorm and stay ahead of the AI governance curve.

Geoffroy Pavillet
Data Protection Counsel, Linde GmbH

appliedAI has helped Nokia Standards in the ambitious endeavor to upskill each and every team member to be a good AI Citizen. Together with appliedAI we have jointly tailored an AI literate curriculum exactly addressing the needs in our organization.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Viering
Department Head RAN Architecture, Senior Research Manager Nokia Standards

Highest AI expertise, professional collaboration, measurable results: With appliedAI, we were able to successfully and sustainably implement our strategic application.

Rolf Buch – CEO (until Jan. 2026), Vonovia SE

Collaborating with appliedAI’s AI Governance Working Group has been invaluable for us. The structured approach, coupled with real-world case studies and open dialogue, ensures we not only stay compliant with the EU AI Act but also build efficient governance models that keep AI innovation front and center.

Dirk Wacker
Giesecke+Devrient

The appliedAI Risk Classification training significantly improved our understanding of the EU AI Act's implications for projects at Roche. We discussed six real life use cases in detail and it was eye-opening.

Dr.-Ing. Anna Osberghaus
Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Collaborating with appliedAI’s AI Governance Working Group has proved very rewarding. Organizers are always prepared, participants bring a wealth of insights. It’s a unique forum to effectively brainstorm and stay ahead of the AI governance curve.

Geoffroy Pavillet
Data Protection Counsel, Linde GmbH

appliedAI has helped Nokia Standards in the ambitious endeavor to upskill each and every team member to be a good AI Citizen. Together with appliedAI we have jointly tailored an AI literate curriculum exactly addressing the needs in our organization.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Viering
Department Head RAN Architecture, Senior Research Manager Nokia Standards

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FAQs

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Who is the Companion Partnership for?

For companies that have anchored AI strategically and are aiming to scale (Professionals & Shapers). If you’re beyond the first pilots and asking, “How are the other big players doing it?”, you’re in the right place.

02

What sets the partnership apart from traditional consulting?

Consulting is transactional and project-based. The partnership is continuous and collaborative. We’re your long-term companion—helping you build capability in-house instead of creating dependency.

03

How do you ensure confidentiality in the exchange?

Our events take place in a protected setting designed for open, trust-based dialogue about real challenges. That’s what makes it possible to talk candidly about failures and hard lessons—conversations you’ll never have at conferences.

04

Do we also get technical support?

Yes. The partnership includes ongoing sparring with our experts to clarify strategic and technical questions. Our engineers review your architecture or code and give feedback—but we don’t build for you in this format (that would be AI Development). We think alongside you.

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Why are partnerships critical for successful AI projects?

Partnerships accelerate AI success by giving organizations access to the right expertise, modern technologies, and proven best practices. No organization can cover every aspect of AI alone—close collaboration and strong AI partnerships create the conditions for faster delivery, higher quality, and lower project risk.

Within a strong AI ecosystem, where AI project partners, industry peers, and innovation partners work together, the value is clear. A strategic AI partnership also strengthens a company’s AI network and enables sustainably better outcomes across AI initiatives.

06

What types of partners are active in the appliedAI ecosystem?

The appliedAI ecosystem includes large enterprises, mid-sized companies, start-ups, research institutions, universities, technology providers, and public sector organizations. This diverse AI ecosystem brings together different perspectives and areas of expertise – a decisive advantage for effective AI partnerships and successful AI collaborations.

Through collaboration with strong AI industry partners, AI innovation partners, and AI project partners, it becomes significantly easier for organizations to learn from one another, jointly develop solutions, and efficiently scale AI applications. In this way, a powerful AI network for businesses emerges – creating sustainable value and laying the foundation for long-term strategic AI partnerships.

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How do companies benefit from a partnership with appliedAI?

Companies benefit from exclusive AI knowledge, proven best practices, expert guidance, and a strong network of like-minded partners. These AI partnerships and collaborations make it easier to adopt AI quickly and effectively—backed by a powerful AI ecosystem.

By working with experienced innovation, industry, and project partners, organizations gain hands-on support across strategy, governance, technology, and AI implementation. This kind of cross-company collaboration helps avoid common pitfalls and accelerates AI transformation with focus and speed. At the same time, it strengthens internal AI networks and supports sustainable, strategically sound decision-making.

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