Who We Are
The DEIM Research Institute gGmbH is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to Digital Ecosystem Innovation and Management. Founded with the vision to bridge cutting-edge research and practical applications, we focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we advance innovation, foster knowledge sharing, and deliver impactful solutions for businesses, governments, and individuals.
What We Do
We help navigating the accelerating evolution of the digital world. Our core activities include:

  • Research and development in Digital Ecosystems and their economic, technological, and societal impacts.
  • Creating innovative digital products and services to address real-world challenges.
  • Publishing research and open-source content to foster knowledge sharing, innovation, and scientific progress.
Scientific Foundations
The DEIM Research Institute is built on a foundation of interdisciplinary excellence, focusing on the development and management of interconnected digital ecosystems globally. As an evolving field, Digital Ecosystem Innovation and Management lies at the intersection of multiple disciplines:

  • Computer and Information Science
  • Systems and Complexity Science
  • Management Science
  • Finance and Economics

These disciplines guide our efforts to innovate and address the pressing challenges of the digital era.

Founder
Dr. Marc Schmitt

Dr. Marc Schmitt

Managing Director

Marc Schmitt is the Founder of the DEIM Research Institute and an expert in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Digital Ecosystems. With a distinguished academic and professional background, Marc is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and fostering innovative solutions for emerging technological challenges.

Advisory Board

Prof. Ivan Flechais

Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford

Prof. Ivan Flechais is a renowned expert in cybersecurity and human-centered computing at the University of Oxford. His guidance helps DEIM shape secure and innovative solutions in digital ecosystems.

Dr. Pantelis Koutroumpis

Lead Economist and Director | Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford

Dr. Pantelis Koutroumpis is an expert in technology policy at the Oxford Martin School. His research on the economic and regulatory impact of emerging technologies aligns with DEIM’s mission to bridge innovation and policy.
Join us in Shaping Our Digital World!

Who We Are
The DEIM Research Institute gGmbH is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to Digital Ecosystem Innovation and Management. Founded with the vision to bridge cutting-edge research and practical applications, we focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we advance innovation, foster knowledge sharing, and deliver impactful solutions for businesses, governments, and individuals.
What We Do
We help navigating the accelerating evolution of the digital world. Our core activities include:

  • Research and development in Digital Ecosystems and their economic, technological, and societal impacts.
  • Creating innovative digital products and services to address real-world challenges.
  • Publishing research and open-source content to foster knowledge sharing, innovation, and scientific progress.
Scientific Foundations
The DEIM Research Institute is built on a foundation of interdisciplinary excellence, focusing on the development and management of interconnected digital ecosystems globally. As an evolving field, Digital Ecosystem Innovation and Management lies at the intersection of multiple disciplines:

  • Computer and Information Science
  • Systems and Complexity Science
  • Management Science
  • Finance and Economics

These disciplines guide our efforts to innovate and address the pressing challenges of the digital era.

Founder
Dr. Marc Schmitt

Dr. Marc Schmitt

Managing Director

Marc Schmitt is the Founder of the DEIM Research Institute and an expert in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Digital Ecosystems. With a distinguished academic and professional background, Marc is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and fostering innovative solutions for emerging technological challenges.

Advisory Board

Prof. Ivan Flechais

Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford

Prof. Ivan Flechais is a renowned expert in cybersecurity and human-centered computing at the University of Oxford. His guidance helps DEIM shape secure and innovative solutions in digital ecosystems.

Dr. Pantelis Koutroumpis

Lead Economist and Director | Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford

Dr. Pantelis Koutroumpis is an expert in technology policy based at the Oxford Martin School. His research on the economic and regulatory impact of emerging technologies aligns with DEIM’s mission to bridge innovation and policy.
Join us in Shaping Our Digital World!