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From August 2, 2026, high-risk AI systems - like recruiting tools - must comply with anti-discrimination laws.
Non-compliance may result in fines of up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover for prohibited AI practices and up to €15 million or 3% of global turnover for failing high-risk AI requirements.
AI is changing the world.
We work to change AI.
The Institute for Diversity Competence (IDC) is a tech startup dedicated to making artificial intelligence fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory. We help organizations detect, understand, and prevent discrimination in digital decision-making systems. Our work ensures that AI does not silently reproduce bias, but instead supports equitable outcomes for everyone affected by it.
IDC was founded by Dr. Chripa Schneller, whose long-standing work in diversity, anti-discrimination, and empowerment informs everything we do. Our core belief is simple and uncompromising: discrimination is not about intent – it's about impact. Even well-designed systems can produce unfair outcomes if bias is not actively addressed.
Beyond technology, we are building a growing network of organizations committed to responsible digital decision-making. Together, we aim to shape a future where AI reflects the diversity of the people it serves – and earns their trust.
Because responsible AI is not optional. It's essential.
What we offer
Our AI audits AI. With DiversiCheck we help organizations detect, understand, and prevent discrimination in their recruiting and HR tools – before biased decisions become a legal or reputational risk. Our solution identifies discriminatory risks early, assesses compliance with the EU AI Act, and enables fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring.
BIAS-
DETECTION
DiversiCheck scans your AI applications (such as ATS) for hidden biases and discrimination risks – across recruiting, scoring, and other high-risk decision-making areas.
LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT
We evaluate your AI applications against the requirements of the EU AI Act and anti-discrimination law, identifying compliance gaps before they become liabilities.
IMPACT
ANALYSIS
We measure the real-world effects of algorithmic decisions on different demographic groups – because discrimination is about impact, not intent.
FAIRNESS
RECOMENDATIONS
Based on our audit results, we provide actionable recommendations to mitigate discriminatory risks and ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive outcomes.
COMPLIANCE
AND MONITORING
We support ongoing monitoring and documentation to help you stay compliant with the EU AI Act and build lasting trust in your AI systems.
Our team
IDC is backed by an interdisciplinary team with expertise in technology, the social sciences, and anti-discrimination work. Together, we combine technical expertise with social responsibility – so that fair AI isn’t left to chance, but becomes the norm.
Dr. Chripa Schneller (she/her)
Founder & CEO
With deep expertise in diversity, anti-discrimination, and empowerment, she developed a proven methodology - now the foundation of IDC. Her approach is clear: Discrimination isn’t about intent, but impact. IDC ensures AI systems don’t perpetuate bias, but actively enable fair and equitable outcomes.
Noor Abouelhoda (she/her)
Product Owner
As product owner, she drives the development of DiversiCheck, which audits digital systems for bias and discrimination. She brings GenAI expertise to the team, translating anti-discrimination methodology into actionable technology. Her work helps organizations build AI that is fair, transparent, and compliant with the EU AI Act.
IDC receives the EXIST – Existenzgründungen aus der Wirtschaft startup grant. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and by the European Union (European Social Fund).
