At Risklayer, we combine cutting-edge research with a purpose-driven mentality to foster a more resilient and secure world.
Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and communities to proactively navigate the complexities of natural disasters and evolving risks.
With a strong foundation in rigorous research, our team is dedicated to developing actionable insights, data-driven strategies, and comprehensive risk assessments. By harnessing the power of knowledge, technology, and collaboration, we aim to enhance disaster preparedness, promote sustainable practices, and drive positive change.
Our unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives, assets and futures fuels every endeavor as we work towards a safer and more resilient global landscape.
| 2008-2014 | The founding members of our team arrive at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, following their scientific careers and participating in various projects at the Geophysical Insitute and the Center for Disaster Management in Karlsruhe. |
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| 2014 | As a team of 5, a professor and a bunch of risk modelling and managing scientists founded Risklayer UG to translate academic research into the private sector: Friedemann Wenzel, James E. Daniell, Bijan Khazai, Johannes Anhorn and Andreas Schäfer. |
| 2019 | We founded Hotel Resilient to provide dedicated risk management services for the tourism sector. |
| 2020-2022 | During the COVID-19 pandemic, Risklayer spearheaded an international crowd-sourcing team to collect, aggregate and analyise subnational infection data. Pro-bono, we provided robust data to better assess the pandemic risks where other institutions struggled. |
| 2023 | Risklayer becomes a primary data provider of climate risk analytics for the international Tourism Panel on Climate Change (TPCC) |
