Making Industries Pro²Future

Empowering Humans with Cognified and Sustainable Products and Production Systems

As a COMET competence centre, we conduct research into resilient, energy-efficient and human-centered solutions that make everyday industrial life smarter, safer and more sustainable. Through strong partnerships with industry and science and a clear focus on knowledge and technology transfer, we are paving the way for a cognified and sustainable future of production.

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How to partner with us

We provide an ecosystem for applied research and innovation.

From joint research projects and scientific exchange to research stays and supervision of academic work with international universities.

Applied research on industrial topics; collaborative work from idea to practical implementation throughout the entire product life cycle.

We build long-term partnerships that strengthen regional innovation, support international success and help educate and develop future talents.

We offer an ultimate environment for collaborative projects (industry, SMEs, startups, universities, research institutions) and provide application-driven results for mission-oriented initiatives and innovation programs.

Research with Impact - Your Career at Pro²Future

You want your work to make a real impact and not just stay within the lab? At the intersection of science and industry, you’ll work at Pro²Future on forward-looking topics such as Artificial Intelligence, digitalization and sustainable production. Together with leading industrial partners, you’ll develop data-driven solutions, test innovative algorithms and receive direct feedback from real-world applications. Whether it’s human-machine interaction, smart products or process optimization – with us, you drive genuine innovation.
Whether you’re pursuing a PhD, internship or research position – we offer challenging projects, flexible structures and an inspiring research environment where your ideas truly matter.

About Pro2Future GmbH

Pro²Future is working on the goals and results of the digital transformation and conducting research for industrial implementation in the period thereafter. As a non-university COMET research centre with locations in Linz and Graz, we are working on the next generation of cognitive products and production systems.

Our mission is to cognify industries
by developing resilient, energy-efficient and human-centered solutions that directly address everyday challenges.

Further information can be found here:

Projects

GenCon

GenCon

Gender and Diversity Considerations for Responsible Research beyond AI Technology

The strategic project “Gender and Diversity Considerations for Responsible Research beyond AI Technology”, in short “GenCon” was intended to raise…

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SAFE-TRACK

SAFE-TRACK

Failsafe Autonomous drone-based warehouse check beyond visual line of sight

Drones are excellent machines to carry cameras, laser scanners and sensors to provide data for industrial and commercial applications. Thanks…

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KAL-GISS

KAL-GISS

Klassifizierung der Spritzgießverfahren

To achieve technological advancements in production machines, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their inherent processes is crucial. Data analytics plays…

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APS.net

APS.net

Adaptive Production Systems

This SFP investigates models, architectures, techniques, and algorithms for increasing the flexibility and adaptability of industrial production systems. Software, and…

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DERELE

DERELE

Deep Learning Based Reconstruction for Linear Edifices

Machine learning-based detection of geometric shapes has emerged as a rapidly expanding research field, with significant attention currently directed towards…

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DPA_inklusive

DPA_inklusive

Digitalisierung für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen

The project "DPA_inklusive" focused on the development, implementation, and evaluation of Digital Personal Assistants (DPAs) in selected workplaces at Team…

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SINPRO

SINPRO

Predictive Maintenance for Production Environments SINPRO

This multi firm project (MFP) will investigate a novel decision support technology for assistance in the manufacturing- and production setting…

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TWIN-SOLUTION

TWIN-SOLUTION

Digital Twin enabled commissioning and testing of failsafe automation

Due to the complexity of automation systems, extensive on-site engineering is required during installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Skilled engineers and…

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Key Facts*

360+

Publications

45+

Finished & running PhD Theses

167+

Nominations in international Boards

49+ M€

Cumulated project volume

25+

Patents & Patent filings

95+

Scientific & Industry Partners

*as of March 31, 2026

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