AutonomIQ

Funding from the exist research transfer program played a crucial role in this journey. For co-founder and COO Felix Hoffmann, it was the catalyst that allowed him to take the leap from research into entrepreneurship. Especially for technology-oriented spin-offs, the risk is high at the outset and the path to market readiness is often long. The funding gave the team the necessary confidence to focus on further developing the technology and taking the next step in its development. Furthermore, the exist funding has proven to be an important seal of approval. It signals to potential partners and investors that the project is backed by solid technology and that the idea has already been successfully validated. For AutonomIQ, this has opened important doors and facilitated the establishment of new contacts and collaborations.

Today, AutonomIQ works closely with machine manufacturers, production companies, and other industry partners to put its solution into practice. Initial applications are already demonstrating the technology’s potential, and market demand is growing steadily. To drive further development, the company is currently preparing a funding round and plans to expand its team in a targeted manner. The story of AutonomIQ exemplifies how scientific findings can lead to successful innovations and how the exist grant supports startup teams in successfully making the transition from research to the market.