Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) is a research institute and university of applied sciences located in Potsdam, a city in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. It was founded in 1998 by the German entrepreneur and philanthropist Hasso Plattner and is one of the leading institutes for computer science and information technology in Germany. The HPI offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer science, as well as executive education and continuing education programs. It has a strong focus on applied research and innovation, and it has close ties to industry. The HPI is known for its high-quality teaching and research, and it has a strong reputation in the field of computer science.