23 January 2026. On 23 January, the Faculty of Digital Transformation at HTWK Leipzig once again awarded the Sponsorship Prize for Applied Digitalization to outstanding Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. Since 2019, the joint initiative of Actemium and HTWK Leipzig has been recognizing projects that develop digital technologies in a practical way and drive innovation in industry, science and society. Find out more about the award winners and projects.
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The work presented impressively showcased the entire spectrum of modern digitalization: artificial intelligence (AI) in education and engineering, robotics, simulation, measurement technology, software performance, network optimization and sustainability reporting. The pitches thus reflected precisely those topics that characterize digital transformation today – from smart software and industrial high-tech to sustainable business processes.
Till Bargmann developed a digital twin that realistically simulates the thermal behavior of a battery module. This makes it possible to precisely compare measurement methods for determining the power loss of lithium-ion cells. The work provides a valuable tool for thermal management, safety and service life optimization of modern battery systems – from development to real-time monitoring.
Felix Loos transferred modern AI methods from simulation to practice: reinforcement learning enables robots to learn dynamic, precise and situation-dependent kicking movements. The research shows how autonomous behavior in robot systems can be controlled in the future – and will soon be visible at the next Robot Football World Cup at HTWK Leipzig.
Moritz Zöllner optimized the motor control of a precision microscope using input shaping. The method reduces vibrations and improves both image quality and measurement accuracy. The work combines mathematical modeling, control engineering and high-tech applications in the field of microscopy.
The jury was made up of experts from HTWK Leipzig and Actemium Germany. The students impressed with their clearly structured, technically sound and professionally presented work. They were supported by the “How to Pitch” workshop by Florian Schumann (VINCI Energies Digitalschmiede) and Vanessa Vorreyer (Startbahn13), which provided important impulses for convincing presentations.
The award also shows in 2026 how much innovative power there is in applied digitalization. The award-winning projects prove how AI, robotics, digital twins and high-tech engineering are shaping the future of industry, research and society.
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