
Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Global Digital Transformation
The Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Global Digital Transformation (SET) research group has set itself the goal of addressing issues relating to digitalisation, particularly in the global South. Through the inclusion of social needs and effective stakeholder communication; future-oriented, sustainable and locally sensitive approaches will be developed in ten countries. With a particular focus on the topics of entrepreneurship, the future of work, and issues of AI in connection with sustainability and climate protection, HIIG is working with local stakeholders to build application-oriented expertise. This will be made usable across countries and contribute to building an international knowledge community. The exchange of knowledge and the strengthening of cooperation between different countries is intended to support sustainable digitalisation that is appropriate to local conditions.
Research focus
Thematically, two focal points have been set, and will be worked on within the framework of research sprints, studies and case studies.
![]() | Digitalisation and EntrepreneurshipThis research project examines sustainable digital entrepreneurship, the gig economy and the future of work. Here, the focus is on regulating platforms and strengthening workers' rights in the digital space. |
![]() | Digitalisation and ClimateThis research project focuses on ecological sustainability and climate resilience. It not only questions how the digital economy can be made climate neutral, but also participates in the development of digital solutions to existing climate issues. |
Knowledge communication
Throughout the research process, there is a regular exchange with the relevant local stakeholders. The results are prepared in such a way that they can be used by a broad target group and are available in the long term.
![]() | Multi-stakeholder dialogues & transfer eventsInnovative event formats are used to capture relevant stakeholder perspectives and relate them to each other. In particular, local networks including the Network of Centers and the Digital Transformation Centers (DTCs) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) are integrated. |
![]() | Knowledge databaseBy establishing a knowledge database, best practices can be recorded and made available to interested parties. |
- Entrepreneurship & innovation · Science communication
Digitalisation and Entrepreneurship
The Digitalisation and Entrepreneurship project explores sustainable digital entrepreneurship, the gig economy and the future of work. - Entrepreneurship & innovation · Science communication
Digitalisation and Climate
The project Digitalisation and Climate examines the economic, ecological & social dimensions of a sustainable digital economy.
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer
Student Assistant: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & SocietyChristian Grauvogel
Dialogue & Knowledge Transfer | Project CoordinatorFabian Stephany, Dr.
Researcher: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & SocietyGeorg von Richthofen, Dr.
Senior Researcher & Project Lead: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & SocietyMarie Blüml
Researcher: Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship & ClimateMoritz Timm
Researcher & Project Coordinator
Lectures and presentations
How to build a database (?)HIIG Lunch Talks (Session: HIIG Lunch Talk). Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, Berlin, Germany: 20.04.2022
Moritz Timm
Organisation of events
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue – AI & Climate - Data Governance, Drones and Sensors14.12.2022. online, Jakarta, Indonesien (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Event – Use of AI for Increased Ecological Crisis Resiliency14.12.2022. online, Jakarta, Indonesien (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Event – Digital Entrepreneurship and Climate Change01.12.2022. online, Hanoi, Vietnam (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue – Green Digital Entrepreneurship and Climate10.11.2022. online, Hanoi, Vietnam (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue – Digital Platforms04.10.2022. online, Nairobi, Kenia (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue – Knowledge Communities14.09.2022. Innovation and Training Park Prizren, Prizren, Kosovo (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue – Work Organisation of the Future22.07.2022. online, Accra, Ghana (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue – Digital Entrepreneurship08.07.2022. online, Cotonou, Benin (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Event – Digital Entrepreneurship08.07.2022. online, Cotonou, Benin (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue – Sustainable and Adaptable Transformation of the ITP Prizren01.06.2022. Innovation and Training Park Prizren, Prizren, Kosovo (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Multi Stakeholder Dialogue (Multi Stakeholder Dialogue)Digital Transformation Conference. 01.06.2022. ITP Prizren, Prizren, Kosovo (International) Further information
Christian Grauvogel
Research Sprint – Sustainable Digital EconomiesFrom 30.05.2022 to 15.07.2022. online, Accra, Ghana (International)
Ann-Kristin Ziesemer, Georg von Richthofen, Marie Blüml, Christian Grauvogel, Moritz Timm
Funding & duration
"Sustainability, entrepreneurship and global digital transformation" is part of the overarching project in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). HIIG supports the BMZ's Digital Transformation Centers (DTCs) as a scientific partner and carries out exchange and research formats in partner countries.
November 2021 – April 2023
Funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)