00:00Interested in making a movie using AI?
00:05The Hasso Plattner Institute at the University of Potsdam might be the perfect place for you.
00:12Here the focus is on future tech, an area where Germany and Europe need to catch up.
00:19The mission of HPI is to strengthen the European digital sovereignty.
00:25It is incredibly important to position Europe strongly between the United States and China.
00:32And we educate the talents of tomorrow that can make exactly that difference.
00:39Germany has become less competitive as a place to do business, dropping from 15th place in a global ranking to 24.
00:50The new government says it's taking note, announcing billions of euros for defense, digitalization and infrastructure.
01:01That could also attract foreign investors.
01:05Japanese tech company Oki has recently opened an office in Berlin.
01:12We are starting from scratch.
01:16Oki has developed technology that uses optical fiber sensors to monitor the condition of bridges, roads and buildings.
01:26Why did the company choose Germany?
01:30That came here for two reasons.
01:33One is to improve our technologies to the world's top level.
01:40So we are confident we can do it here.
01:43And this is the R&D aspect.
01:47And the other one is to promote our product.
01:52A large market, stability and a reliable legal system are key factors for investors.
02:00That's according to Achim Hartig from the government's business development agency Germany Trade & Invest.
02:08He also knows what's on investors' wish list.
02:11Definitely they need lower energy prices.
02:15They need less red tape.
02:17They need skilled workforce.
02:19And they need probably also a future outlook how skilled workforce will develop in Germany.
02:24Back at the university campus in Potsdam, the Hasso Plattner Institute has announced plans to double its capacity.
02:33Students will not only learn about future tech, but also how to apply their research to real-world challenges.
02:41The hope is to foster the next generation of tech here in Europe.
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