Our mission

The Research Institute CODE is a central scientific research facility of the University of the Bundeswehr Munich and uses its expertise to create innovation in the field of cyber/IT for the Bundeswehr. We conduct both basic and application-oriented research and technology development in the fields of cyber defence, smart data and quantum technology for the benefit of society and the Bundeswehr.

^{CODE conducts research in three business areas: Cyber Defence, Smart Data and Quantum Technology. The third-party funded projects are carried out in various research groups. © RI CODE}

Our goal is to investigate and develop technical innovations and concepts for the protection of data, software and systems in a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. To this end, we bring together scientific expertise and work closely with partners from the Bundeswehr, authorities, academia and industry. Our researchers are working on the topics of the digital future in numerous scientific projects.

We want to make Germany a little more secure. This is why we research, encourage cooperation and support networking and knowledge transfer. With the wide-ranging expertise of our research groups, we support decision-makers in an advisory function. Having direct access to quantum computers enables us to find solutions today for the challenges of tomorrow. Our cyber range and teaching infrastructure are state-of-the-art and provide the basis for our high-quality training programs for the Bundeswehr.

Young academics are our most valuable asset. In our Master's degree program in Cyber Security, we prepare students of the University of the Bundeswehr Munich for the IT challenges of their professional lives.

We are growing ...

147

Employees

monthly increasing

15

Professors

target: 18

25 %

Share of women

at RI CODE

17

Nationalities

work together at RI CODE

15

Students

assist our research work

Our history

	2013 - Foundation as a research center Goal: Joint research work with experts from other disciplines, public authorities and industry
	2017 - Expansion to a research institute Ministerial decision on the Research Institute for Cyber Defence and Smart Data of the Bundeswehr and the Federal Government
	Development of a cyber cluster that is unique in Germany Establishment of training and advanced education opportunities as well as a science-based platform
	Due to the expansion of the institute, additional office space is rented close to the university campus
	2018 - Introduction of a Master's degree program in Cyber Security
	Plannings of the new institute building begin A dedicated building for the RI CODE will be built on the UniBw M campus (total area: 40,000 m2 /430,000 sq ft))
	2020 - RI CODE now has over 100 employees
	2021 - Establishment of the Quantum Technology business division
	2023 - 10th Anniversary of CODE

Annual Report

The CODE Annual Report provides an insight to the work of our research groups and informs about the highlights and activities at RI CODE. Since 2020 the annual report is published in English and German language.

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