Simone Friese
Director, Marketing & Communications | Innovation Scout for Baden Württemberg
+1 (415) 248 1249 sfriese@gaccwest.com
Harness the potential of AI – with the AI Ignite Program "RLP goes Silicon Valley"
Do you want to position your company for the future – in a market that's changing faster than ever before?
The AI Ignite Program "RLP goes Silicon Valley" helps companies to spot new technologies early, seize market opportunities strategically, and develop robust AI and innovation strategies.
The AI Ignite Program is explicitly aimed at:
- Decision-makers, particularly C-level executives
- SMEs in Rhineland-Palatinate
- Companies in the manufacturing sector
What to expect
In a 5-day curated program, you'll learn firsthand from experienced founders, thought leaders, and innovation experts in Silicon Valley how to:
- apply AI directly to your business reality
- leverage others' success stories for your own situation
- develop new customer segments and business models
- put methods like Customer Discovery, OKRs, and Design Sprints into hands-on practice
- embed the right mindset into a lasting culture of innovation within your company
Whether you're at the very start of your AI journey or already well along the path of digital transformation, the AI Ignite Program offers valuable insights and concrete solutions for your individual innovation challenges.
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Silicon Valley Mindset
Adopt the unique mentality that makes Silicon Valley innovators so successful
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Tools & Methods
Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, Foresight & OKRs: our mentors share the tools you need to drive innovation forward
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Network
Become part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem and build long-lasting, durable connections with key players
Program at a Glance
Preparation & Idea Mapping
- We help you identify and sharpen your ideas and challenges
- Virtual workshop: Business Modeling & Customer Discovery
AI Ignite Tour to Silicon Valley
- Lead mentoring with an experienced innovation coach
- Innovation workshops with selected Silicon Valley experts
- On-site visits to tech companies, startups, and research institutions
- Development of an individual solution for your innovation challenges
- Exchange with fellow participants, mentors, and innovation outposts
- Networking events
On-site visits in Silicon Valley in 2025