Of the digitalosthe award for the highlights of digitization in Upper Austria, will be presented again this year by the OÖnews forgive. The gala will take place after a two-year Corona break October 6th in the OÖN-Forum in the Promenaden Galerien Linz again in presence. Applications are possible in four categories. The application deadline has been extended by one week to September 10th. Apply at: digitalos.nachrichten.at
Learning worlds on the PC
In the category ” digital transformation” is awarded for the achievement of having converted an originally analog into a digital business model. The e-learning platform “Click&Learn” around Renate Mitter digitizes training for companies and wants to create “learning worlds” with the content. With modern learning concepts, the Linz-based company adapts the content individually to the customer.
Digital Vault
In the category ” Digital startup” unique ideas are brought in front of the curtain. Together with Cagdas Tasdemir Has David Schnetzer the Linz company TMIA founded. Dedicated to protecting digital currencies, TMIA has created a “digital vault” using patent-protected technology that protects cryptocurrencies from hacking attacks. The aim is to use the system to create the basis for a more secure financial system. TMIA’s customers now include banks and investment funds.
Early warning system for seizures
The start-up also applied in this category FiveSquare from Linz. The “Epilepsia” software, which is based on artificial intelligence, can predict epileptic seizures at an early stage by monitoring individual bodily functions. The Founders Hans Peter Pichler and Patrick Haidinger want to give those affected back their quality of life.
In addition, there are two other categories: For ” Digital Engagement” Applicants with digital social commitment are sought. The category ” digital personality” is looking for people who can reach a large audience with their online presence and content.
On September 28th and 29th, the OÖ Nachrichten are organizing the Digital Days with numerous top-class speakers such as start-up investors Heinrich Prokop and Secretary of State Florian Tursky.
Source: Nachrichten
