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Aviation technologies and dual-use innovations: Events shed light on safety-relevant topics

In May, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) and brigk Ingolstadt will be focusing on current developments at the interface of innovation, aviation, and security-relevant technologies. The event "Start-up Opportunities: Dual-Use Innovation", which focuses on the potential of technologies with civil and security-relevant applications, will take centre stage. In addition, the lecture series "Future Air Power" offers insights into modern aviation systems.

Keeping an eye on future technologies: THI, particularly through its Technologietransferzentrum Unbemannte Flugsysteme in Manching, conducts research into advanced aerospace technologies and secure avionics systems (Photo: Anna Schroll/THI).

The focus is on the event "Start-up Opportunities: Dual-Use Innovation", which will take place on the 20th of May at brigk Ingolstadt in collaboration with THI as part of the Bavarian Start-up Days. The half-day format is aimed at start-ups, researchers, students, and technology-oriented companies who want to explore the potential of dual-use applications. This refers to solutions that can be used in both civilian and security-related environments.

The programme includes expert input from politics, industry, and research, practical perspectives on critical infrastructures and defence technologies, as well as an interactive workshop. Together with experts, challenges will be identified and technological approaches developed with a view to possible dual-use applications.

Tobias Gotthardt, Bavarian State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, will be one of the panellists. In addition to the technical contributions, the event offers space for dialogue and networking between the start-up scene, science, and industry.

The event will take place on Wednesday, the 20th of May, from 11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at brigk. Information and application at: https://wkf.ms/4khn0Zb

The lecture series "Future Air Power" at THI will address key technological issues in the aerospace industry. The series, initiated by Professor Simon Schwerd, is held in collaboration with experts from Airbus Defence and Space and provides insights into modern aviation systems and safety-relevant technologies.

The next lecture will take place on Monday, the 11th of May at 4.35 pm in room G107 at THI. The focus will be on safe avionics systems and current requirements for safety-critical aviation electronics. In addition, innovative approaches for reliable and protected systems in aviation will be presented. All interested parties are cordially invited to attend.