note | 30.03.2026

AI Future – Developing Applications for AI in Environmental Technology

As part of this project, the bifa Environmental Institute is developing practical scenarios for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in municipal waste management. The project is being carried out on behalf of the Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection (StMUV).

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bifa is investigating the potential and challenges of AI for municipal waste management, involving public waste management authorities in the process and developing practical AI application scenarios. These are intended to provide targeted support to municipalities in the implementation of suitable AI applications.

Interested in this topic?

Become a partner and join a Core Group from the very beginning.

  • Support us in building expertise together and developing future-oriented topics.
  • Contribute topics, challenges, use cases, or initial pilot ideas

We look forward to your feedback! The project marks the beginning of the systematic use of artificial intelligence for research across the entire bifa Environmental Institute and creates opportunities for follow-up projects.

Project duration: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026