Cooperations

Research and teaching activities are at the core of an university since ever. This picture is completed by divers cooperations and projects to make an impact in society. 

Hence, our approach is not only talking about innovation and entrepreneurship, but also supporting it in every aspect, together with our ecosystem.

The attractiveness of research and teaching also depends on whether and how their results and insights are received by society. We create meaningful impact by addressing the challenges of our stakeholders through research and teaching, driving progress toward a more inclusive and sustainable society.

An important part is also the communication to and with the external stakeholders. Here we are engaged in in many formats, which you can find in our events and news overviews. 

The integration with the startup ecosystem is a crucial pillar of our interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach. We are therefore involved in numerous regional and international projects. We are happy to pass on the advantages and opportunities that arise from this networking to our students and start-up teams.

Whether you have an invention, a startup idea or an interest in founding a company, the team of experienced coaches with different specialist backgrounds based at the Transfer Center TRACES at the University of Stuttgart provides support in all areas relating to startups. From idea development and potential analysis, to conception and business plan, to support programs and successful follow-up financing. Everyone is welcome here, no matter what stage the idea is at.

In addition, the startup coaches together with the consultants of the Technology Transfer Initiative offer support and advice on the classic EXIST programs, such as the EXIST Start-up Grant or the EXIST Transfer of Research, as well as the Junge Innovatoren Program.

They provide advice on internal accelerator programs as well as external programs such as Start-up BW ASAP, Gründermotor Meisterklasse and many more.

Our approach goes beyond the range of courses we offer. With the goal of enabling students to develop into self-reliant entrepreneurs, we have created a continuously growing portfolio of programs that support great teams with teaching, coaching, and further developent in our ecosystem.

New and aspiring entrepreneurs have the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs in participating countries. Our institute is supporting such activities.

Spread over the campus we provide you with places where you can creatively progress your projects. This includes the frei[raum], a creative and event space on the Campus Vaihingen. In addition, a makerspace is being created in the ARENA 2036, where you can not only develop your ideas in the future, but also put them into practise.

• Our Innovation Lab is perfect to get your idea and innovation process in shape
• In the Free Space you can work on your business plans and pitches
• The Makerspace offers everything for prototype construction and MVP development.

Innovative teams and start-ups can also rent air-conditioned office and laboratory space at the university's TTI Technology Center.