Mittelstand ZukunftsLab
Want to learn how AI actually gets implemented in real companies, not just in theory, but the way local Mittelstand businesses are doing it right now? Want direct, one-on-one access to a company, instead of being one of a hundred applicants? Want to get paid for it, and walk away with an internship offer? That’s exactly what we do.
What you get
- Hands-on experience implementing AI and automation in a real business, not a simulated one
- A direct connection to companies through challenges, where you work one-on-one with the company team
- A shot at internship opportunities and paid compensation for your work
- Access to workshops on AI tools (Kubernetes, Cursor, Lovable, and more to come) even if you’re not on an active challenge team
How it works
Mittelstand — the small and medium-sized businesses that make up the backbone of the German economy.
Zukunft — the future they’re building toward, with AI and automation.
Lab — where students come in.
We connect students from Campus Heilbronn with Mittelstand companies across Baden-Württemberg. A company comes to us with a real struggle they’re facing, you join a team, and spend a few weeks solving it together, meeting weekly with the company’s CTO along the way.
Get involved
Interested in participating? Contact Mittelstand ZukunftsLab as a student.
Want to join as a team member? Sign up here
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