The document discusses the establishment of the "Alliance Industry 4.0 in Baden-Württemberg" to connect sectors and technologies around industry 4.0 in the region. It was founded in March 2015 with over 50 organizations and institutes. The Alliance aims to transfer industry 4.0 technologies to small and medium enterprises to make them more competitive. It will conduct working groups, research projects, workshops and other initiatives to support companies and workforce training. The goal is for Baden-Württemberg to become a leading region for industry 4.0.