Many official or private texts are written so complicatedly that millions of people in Germany – for example, those with German as a foreign language, cognitive impairments, or learning difficulties – can barely understand them. Legal requirements are therefore increasingly demanding the use of "Simple Language," whose rules have been set in the DIN SPEC 33429 since 2025. However, implementation is often expensive or inadequate.

This is where the Bavarian startup takes action KLAO ("Clear Automation") from Würzburg. Founded by an interdisciplinary team around the special education teacher Fabian Schlausch, KLAO is developing a AI Software, which supports public institutions and companies in efficiently and compliantly translating texts into certified easy-to-read language.

The special thing about KLAO: It combines the efficiency of artificial intelligence with a social inclusive approach. “People with learning difficulties review and certify the texts together with us,” explains founder Fabian Schlausch. Only this human expertise ensures the complete DIN conformity of the translations and closes an important gap in the market.

The founding team combines expertise from Special Education (University of Würzburg), AI (University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt) and marketing. KLAO is supported by an EXIST start-up grant from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, which underscores the Bavarian spirit of innovation.

With KLAO, an important technological solution is emerging from Bavaria that not only promotes the transfer between science, business, and society but also significantly contributes to digital inclusion and the improvement of communication for millions of people. The startup is already in exchange with various public administrations, including the city of Würzburg and the Fürstenfeldbruck district office.