Coordination: Fabian Gast M.Sc. (TEC)
Contact person in the research group MiP:
Gilbert Ely Engert M.Sc.
Marcel Fischer M.Sc.
Duration: 01.04.2025 – 31.03.2026
Total volume: 8,6 Mio. Euro
Funded by: Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Website: www.pontus-x.eu
Motivation
In 2023, the global data volume reached 126.32 zettabytes—twice as much as in 2020 and 25 times the volume of 2011. A significant share originates from the industrial sector, with around 80% of this data remaining unused. Key barriers include lacking interoperability, security concerns, and insufficient business models. The EU Data Act, in force since January 2024, establishes clear rules for data access and obliges manufacturers of connected products to provide usage data. While this creates new opportunities, it also entails new obligations. Gaia-X-based data and service ecosystems, such as Pontus-X, address these challenges by enabling secure, interoperable data exchange and unlocking new value creation opportunities. Nevertheless, low awareness, missing competencies, and complex onboarding processes—particularly for SMEs—continue to hinder participation.
Objectives
The objective of the LeOniDaS project is to promote the participation of SMEs in the Gaia-X-based data and service ecosystem Pontus-X. To this end, a regional interactive learning environment will be established at PTW, building on existing learning factories (TEC-Lab, FlowFactory) to provide hands-on knowledge and skills related to data space technologies. In addition, a web-based onboarding tool will be developed to support companies in the technical and organizational preparation, setup, and use of Pontus-X, reducing the associated effort by 30%. Target group-oriented transfer formats, such as workshops, open-house days, consultations, and multimedia content, will be used to disseminate knowledge, demonstrate value creation scenarios, and lower entry barriers. A comprehensive communication strategy, including online channels, events, trade fairs, and scientific publications, will increase the visibility of Pontus-X in the manufacturing industry. The effectiveness will be evaluated through surveys conducted at the beginning and end of the project.
Vorgehensweise
Das Projekt LeOniDaS folgt dem V-Modell nach VDI/VDE 2206 und gliedert sich in drei Phasen: Anforderungs-, Entwicklungs- und Transferphase. In Phase 1 werden Bedarfe und Anforderungen industrieller Unternehmen durch Befragungen in assoziierten Netzwerken ermittelt und in Anforderungskataloge für eine interaktive Lernumgebung und ein On-Boarding-Tool überführt. Phase 2 umfasst die agile Entwicklung beider Lösungen in parallelen Strängen: Die Lernumgebung wird auf Basis bestehender PTW-Lernfabriken aufgebaut und mit praxisnahen Mehrwertszenarien ausgestattet; das On-Boarding-Tool wird als benutzerfreundliche Weblösung zur Vereinfachung des Zugangs zu Pontus-X entwickelt und in die Lernumgebung integriert. Phase 3 fokussiert den Wissenstransfer und die Sichtbarkeit von Pontus-X durch zielgruppenspezifische Formate wie Workshops, Open-House-Days, Beratungen und Fachvorträge, unterstützt durch ein umfassendes Kommunikations- und Bewerbungskonzept. Alle Phasen werden durch ein strukturiertes Projektmanagement begleitet, das die Koordination, Ergebnisdokumentation und Verstetigung der entwickelten Lösungen sicherstellt.
Acknowledgement
This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) under the funding line “WIR! – Change through Innovation in the Region.” We would like to thank them for the opportunity to carry out this project.
Funding source
Project sponsor
Consortiumpartner