Ocell is developing a softwareto digitize forestry. The Munich combine remote sensing of forests and woodlands with artificial intelligence analysis. This improves forestry processes and simplifies forest management.
Together with three partners, the Fürst Fugger-Babenhausen agricultural and forestry enterprises in Augsburg, the Graf zu Toerring-Jettenbach forestry administration in Seefeld, and the Fürst Wallerstein forestry enterprises in Nördlingen, Ocell is conducting a project to further test the use of artificial intelligence in forestry. The project is titled "AI in the Forest – AI and Big Data-Based Process Optimizations for the Development of Climate-Resilient Forests in a Sustainable and Digital Forestry 4.0." The goal is to further develop the software and test it in the enterprises. The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs is now covering half of the project costs, a total of €529,700. The total project budget thus amounts to over €1 million. Ocell co-founder David Dohmen tells Munich Startup:
"We are delighted that the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy is investing in Ocell's innovative strength with the Bayern Digital program to make a key global industry like forestry more future-proof with modern approaches to digitalization and artificial intelligence. With the goal of more climate-resilient forests, we are achieving a major impact on society and the stability of our climate. Together with our renowned project partners, who bring centuries of experience and forestry expertise, we can open up new paths for sustainable forestry!"
Ocell has recently announced several other successes: The Munich-based company secured first place in the Startup Competition Forst 2021. Furthermore, the startup has entered into a strategic project partnership with Dekadata, maker of the timber recording app Timberdata. The technical integration of the two solutions will benefit customers. A mutual sales partnership has also been concluded.
