August 27, 2025
We’ve been nominated for the Deutscher Exzellenz-Preis — why cNode deserves the spotlight
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Leonardo Bornhäußer
Introduction: a nomination is an invitation to be visible
We’re delighted that cNode has been nominated for the Deutscher Exzellenz-Preis 2025 — recognition of our mission to integrate AI into business decisions in a transparent, practical and modular way.
Awarded by DISQ (Deutsches Institut für Service-Qualität) and DUP UNTERNEHMER, the prize seeks projects that, under the motto “Digital — Innovative — Creative”, set new impulses for the German economy — regardless of company size or sector.
Why cNode merits nomination: our pitch in brief
1) Explainable AI for real decisions
cNode is not another black box. With cluster logic, explainable goal models and a governance layer, cNode delivers understandable forecasts — built on data, not buzzwords.
2) Modular, flexible & action-ready
Our platform works as a standalone web app, a white-label component or an API layer — aligned with each organisation’s needs and technical stack.
3) Validated through early real-world use
Working with research partners (e.g., Hochschule RheinMain) and pilot companies shows: cNode isn’t built in a lab — it’s tested and refined in the market.
4) Deep tech with impact
Our aim is a neural decision network that connects data, scenarios and goals — enabling more resilient management beyond dashboards.
What the jury recognises — and why cNode fits
The Deutscher Exzellenz-Preis honours digital innovation, outstanding achievements and the doers shaping digitalisation — with a jury of senior experts from business and academia, under the patronage of Brigitte Zypries.
cNode embodies that spirit: sustainable AI innovation that is strategic, transparent and impact-oriented. Our nomination is an invitation to make our work more visible — to markets, funders and pilot customers alike.
A thank-you to the team — and what’s next
This milestone is only possible thanks to the tireless efforts of our team, our research partners and our pilot users. We’re especially grateful to everyone who iterates, challenges and rethinks with us.
What we’re taking forward:
From idea to validation,
from wireframe to platform,
from concept to a concrete decision layer.
What we want now: visibility, dialogue and partnerships — to make cNode the standard for explainable, data-driven enterprise decision-making.
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