<p>➀ Schleswig-Holstein's Digitalization Minister Dirk Schrödter awarded €780,000 in funding to launch the BiT SEA-SH project, a scalable and secure AI platform for data science applications;</p><p>➁ The platform, developed by TH Lübeck, Universität zu Lübeck, Kontor Business IT GmbH, and WTSH, aims to enhance data sovereignty, reduce digital dependencies, and support SMEs in adopting AI through open-source solutions;</p><p>➂ The project (April 2025–March 2027) focuses on creating a collaborative ecosystem for academia, government, and businesses to advance big data and AI innovation in the region.</p>