AI Research Transfer Center from NRW

Our mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and impactful real-world applications. We create effective momentum for AI success in your organization. As part of AI highlight projects from NRW and supported by the Gründungsstipendium NRW / Forschungszentrum Jülich, we are partners of the AI competence platform KI.NRW.

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Next-Generation AI eLearning

Experience how scientific AI expertise becomes practical learning experiences. Our interactive platform transforms complex regulatory requirements into understandable, actionable steps.

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Our Services

Our Research Transfer Hub connects scientific AI knowledge with practical implementation in understandable language in German and English, peppered with humor and - where desired - technical/mathematical depth!

AI Keynotes

AI Keynotes

Research-based insights into the organizational impacts of AI, translated into strategic frameworks for decision makers.

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AI Basic Qualification

AI Basic Qualification

The EU AI Act requires training and qualification regarding Artificial Intelligence. Our basic qualification addresses medium and large organizations. Available as a standard version or with company-specific content, we offer modern eLearning with completion certificate.

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AI Management Qualification

AI Management Qualification

For management offsites, executive development, and talent development, we offer blended learning formats tailored to your company.

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Paper-based AI Workshop

Paper-based AI Workshop

Our innovative Paper-based AI Workshop excites professionals and executives by making haptic contact with AI algorithms. Without computers, but with real algorithms, participants experience hands-on AI and develop deep understanding of machine learning.

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Customer Voices

"Nicolai Krüger provided me with technical and business support in the initial start-up phase to sharpen and implement the Fitmill concept. I benefited from his enormous expertise. I can only recommend Nicolai Krüger and Pitchnext to anyone."

Björn Bösing

Founder Fitmill

"Mr. Krüger guided us very competently through a series of agile, interactive workshops despite the short-term switch to a fully digital format and showed us how to use a range of new tools."

Prof. Dr. Susanne Staude

President Hochschule Ruhr West

"Mr. Krüger manages to move projects forward with inspiring ideas and his creative approach. His appreciation of the team created significant added value in our transformation."

Michael Brandt

Agile Coach LBBW

"An all-in-one style consultation. Nicolai Krüger guides me through the sessions in an appreciative and constructive manner, makes the results available digitally immediately afterwards and brings all the tools with him."

Erik Friemel

Entrepreneur

"It was cool to brainstorm with Nicolai Krüger about the use of AI in our development pipeline... The first successes and efficiency gains are already apparent (after 4 weeks)!"

Daniel Wolpert

Founder Wikomove

"Many thanks for the professional introduction to the AI tools and ChatGPT. The informal challenges were tailored to the target group of trainers and coaches and helped them to understand the possibilities as real accelerators."

Heike M.

Trainer and Coach

News & Publications

Current contributions and media appearances (in respective language of publication)

Nicolai in den Medien
Wenn der Steuerbescheid vom Bot erstellt wird

Die Welt berichtet über den Einsatz von KI in der öffentlichen Verwaltung.

06.05.2025 Read
Nicolai in den Medien
Wir brauchen ein Digitalministerium – aber aus ganz anderen Gründen

Ein Kommentar von Prof. Dr. Nicolai Krüger über die Notwendigkeit einer strategischen Digitalpolitik in Deutschland.

02.04.2025 Read
Nicolai in den Medien
Nicolai zu Gast im PERKS Podcast

Ein spannendes Gespräch über KI-Trends und deren Auswirkungen auf Unternehmen.

11.03.2025 Watch

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Compact overview of AI trends

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Inspiring presentation for events

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Our Team

At the pitchnext transfer hub, we leverage our research-driven foundation to deliver impactful AI keynotes, workshops, and publications.

Prof. Dr. Nicolai Krüger
Prof. Dr. Nicolai Krüger

AI keynote speaker with research focus on applied AI and technology acceptance

Christina Gottwaldt
Christina Gottwaldt

Executive Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most important questions about our AI services and offerings.

As part of the AI highlights from NRW and funded by the Gründungsstipendium NRW / Forschungszentrum Jülich, we are partners of the AI competence platform KI.NRW. We bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical enterprise implementation. Our scientifically-based approaches are translated into understandable, actionable strategies for executives.

We offer a broad spectrum: From AI keynotes for events to EU AI Act compliant basic qualifications to management qualifications and innovative Paper-based AI workshops. All formats are available in German and English and can be individually adapted to your industry and team size.

Since July 2025, it's confirmed: The Federal Network Agency will implement the EU AI Act in Germany. Our EU AI Act compliant training documents recognized competence development without prescribed standard measures. We recommend regular refreshers like data protection training and industry-specific design.

Our innovative workshop lets professionals and executives experience haptic contact with AI algorithms - completely without computers, but with real algorithms. From 90-minute formats to two-day intensive workshops, teams develop their own AI workflows as direct work basis for agent systems.

Many of our services are eligible for funding! As a recognized partner with scientific background, various funding programs can be utilized. We are happy to advise you on optimal funding and support with application processes.

Learning AI on a houseboat? Why not! For management offsites, we offer inspiring ideas and workshop formats with intellectual, management-appropriate depth that will strategically advance you in business decisions. Blended learning formats are individually tailored to your company.

We have successfully worked for companies like Mercedes-Benz AG, Stepstone, Personalwerk, and LinkedIn Locals. Our expertise ranges from startup consulting to transformation projects at major banks like LBBW. Customers particularly appreciate our humorous, understandable communication of complex AI topics.

Our science podcast regularly provides impulses from science and research on AI and digital transformation. Hosted by Prof. Dr. Nicolai Krüger, it covers current topics in AI research, public administration, and the future of administrative informatics - practical and scientifically grounded.

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As a scientifically-based Research Transfer Hub, we develop our qualifications based on current research and regulatory requirements. Our trainings demonstrably document recognized competence development and meet the requirements of the Federal Network Agency's implementation of the EU AI Act since July 2025.

We combine scientific expertise with practical implementation: Prof. Dr. Nicolai Krüger brings research background in applied AI. As partners of KI.NRW and funded by Forschungszentrum Jülich, we offer regulatory-recognized, evidence-based AI qualifications.

pitchnext was founded as a Research Transfer Hub to bridge the gap between AI research and practice. As part of the AI highlights from NRW and funded by the Gründungsstipendium NRW, we developed into a partner of the AI competence platform KI.NRW. Our Europe-wide protected trademark for AI training underscores our pioneering role in applied AI education.