Project partners of the Regensburg AI License. Back row, from left: Prof. Dr. Udo Kruschwitz (Universität Regensburg), Prof. Dr. Timo Baumann (OTH Regensburg), Uwe Pfeil (Clustermanager Mobility & Logistics), Maria Hirschberger (Cluster Mobility & Logistics), Katja Eichinger (AIR), Benedikt Dirscherl (i40). Front row, from left: Prof. Dr. Georg Stephan Barfuß (Stadt Regensburg), Franziska Meier (R_NEXT), Alexander Rupprecht (TechBase Regensburg), Anne Häner (Cluster Mobility & Logistics), Dr. Philipp Ramin (i40).
Prof. Dr Georg Stephan Barfuß, the initiator of the Regensburg AI License, officially receives the certificate for successfully completing the AI License.
Insight into the Regensburg AI License. Benedikt Dirscherl and Dr Philipp Ramin, i40 – the future skills company – responsible for technical and content implementation.
The aim of this innovative learning platform is to raise awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) in a playful, easy-to-understand, and practical way. The focus is on specific everyday applications with strong links to the region, including mobility and smart cities. The Regensburg AI License was developed as part of the real-world laboratory for urban mobility.
The Regensburg AI License, which is aimed at all sections of the population, was officially launched at a press conference today. The learning platform is designed as a web application and offers interactive content, videos, and practical application examples – regionally anchored, hosted in compliance with data protection regulations, and completely open source. At the end of the approximately 20-minute course, a digital certificate officially confirms successful participation.
Creating access to AI – building skills – breaking down barriers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key technology of the future with – even today – great potential for society. In order to exploit this potential and use the technology responsibly, we first need a fundamental understanding of what AI is, how it works, and what opportunities and risks it entails, emphasizes co-initiator Prof. Dr. Georg Stephan Barfuß, economic, science, and finance advisor. To this end, the Regensburg AI License was developed in cooperation with regional stakeholders as part of the R_NEXT smart city project. The free learning platform provides basic knowledge about AI as well as information on ethical issues, data protection, and responsible use. In the vivid and practical presentation, citizens encounter familiar places and local stakeholders in order to create identification with the topic and raise the profile of Regensburg as an AI location. Practical tips on the correct use of AI and suggestions for critical reflection provide additional support.
Following the successful launch of Regensburg's AI License, a thematic expansion, for example to include sustainability, is conceivable. The open-source approach also makes it possible to transfer the concept to other cities.
Project partners involved
I40 – the future skills company: Technical and content implementation
Cluster Mobility & Logistics, TechBase Regensburg GmbH: Project coordination, stakeholder management, and communication
REGENSBURG_NEXT, Stadt Regensburg
Artificial Intelligence Regensburg, TechBase Regensburg GmbH
The Regensburg AI License can be completed on a smartphone or tablet via the URL www.ki-regensburg.de; further information can be found at www.mobilitylogistics.de/kifuehrerscheinregensburg.
On October 15, 2025, a workshop on the Regensburg AI License will take place at the Schreiberhaus Regensburg. The course offers the opportunity to express uncertainties, ask questions, alleviate fears, and expand knowledge about AI, without any prior knowledge (required material, if available: smartphone or tablet).
To register: https://tinyurl.com/59ytk64h
Background R_Lab Mobility
In May 2024, the Mobility & Logistics cluster, under the umbrella of TechBase Regensburg GmbH, together with the City of Regensburg, das Stadtwerk.Regensburg, and local companies, launched the joint project “R_Lab Mobility” as part of R_NEXT — a so-called real-world laboratory for urban mobility that enables the participating stakeholders to test new smart city applications under real-world conditions. As a measure to implement Regensburg's smart city strategy, the real-world laboratory is funded by the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development, and Construction (BMWSB).
Press contact:
TechBase Regensburg GmbH
Tanja Braun
Tel.: 0941/604 889-13
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