Technology Transfer

Collaboration between science and industry is crucial to driving innovation and advancing technological solutions in the energy sector.

Our Innovation and Start-up Center EIZ SPARK aims to intensify cooperation and technology transfer between the EIZ laboratories and stakeholders in the energy ecosystem, both in Lusatia and worldwide. These include companies, start-ups, non-university research institutions, investors, and many more.

For Company We provide direct access to the latest research findings and support the entire transfer process: from identifying and mediating suitable technological solutions to successfully concluding the contract.

Scientific staff We provide comprehensive support on their innovation path: from the initial idea through the protection of intellectual property to successful commercialization and collaboration with strong industry partners.

Our mission: We are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system by accelerating the transfer of technology from our research laboratories to the market.

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Stefanie Fiedermann-Schwenke

Technology Transfer Manager & Mediator

T +49 (0) 355 69 4199

fiederms(at)b-tu.de

Offers for companies

Forms of partnership

We are your central partner for innovative solutions and collaborations in research and development. Our innovation managers have proven expertise in their fields and support companies with personalized consulting in their search for tailor-made technological solutions.

Service and offers

Technology screening

Tailor-made contact with research areas

Project initiation and support between science and industry

Advice on cooperation opportunities

Initiating technology and knowledge exchange

Why cooperate at all?

Cooperation with science is not only a short-term cost and knowledge advantage for companies, but also a strategic investment in sustainability, reputation and Network.

Closing R&D gaps

Leverage external expertise and research results without having to build your own costly R&D team.

Developing new technology fields

Access to new subject areas.

Technology fields

Use of modern infrastructure

Use of expensive specialized equipment and laboratory facilities at lower costs.

Early access to talent

In addition to graduates, students (internships, final theses, working students) can also be involved.

Impulses from external perspectives

Objective perspectives and access to scientific networks and experts.

Financial benefits through funding

Tax incentives for research or direct funding programs make cooperation more economically attractive.

Shaping research trends

Companies can influence research directions in a practical way and actively shape innovations.

Image and reputation gain

Collaboration with recognized institutions strengthens credibility with customers, partners and investors.

International Networking

Access to global research networks, international projects and new markets.

Faster innovation cycles

Early access to new scientific findings enables faster product development.

Minimizing risk

Shared responsibility and the use of external expertise reduce research and development risks.

Interdisciplinary approaches

Scientific partners combine different disciplines, leading to more holistic solutions.

Access to special funding programs

Many national and EU funding opportunities are only available in cooperation with universities or research institutes.

Long-term knowledge storage

Through scientific documentation and publications, know-how is preserved sustainably.

Our technologies

In six laboratories Over 100 scientists are developing new technologies for an efficient, flexible, and sustainable energy system of the future. The focus is on solutions for intelligent energy management, sector coupling, and the integration of electromobility. New tools enable optimized control of complex energy systems and help to adapt electricity consumption to price signals. At the same time, innovative approaches for the further development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles are being developed.

Another focus is on the analysis and modeling of energy systems. Advanced models take sector coupling and uncertainties into account more precisely and provide reliable forecasts of feed-in, capacities, and prices. In addition, new laboratory environments are being created for acceptance research on renewable energies, in order to ensure that technological developments are also socially successful.

Furthermore, we are working on technologies for energy conversion and storage. These include high-performance electrolyzers and synthesis processes for green hydrogen and synthetic fuels, as well as CO₂-neutral storage solutions and innovative design principles for sustainable energy storage. This lays the technological foundation for a secure, climate-neutral energy supply.

To make research results and technological developments accessible to a broad audience, we create compact [documents/synonyms/etc.]. Transfer profiles on selected technologies from the laboratories. They provide a quick overview of current research fields and can serve as a first impetus to explore possible collaborations with the EIZ.

Concrete examples already show that successful partnerships can emerge from this: For example, we are working with the startup SAILWINT in the field of hydrogen production, as well as with 50 hertz Transmission GmbH for integrated network planning.

Offers for researchers

I have an idea, now what?

Take advantage of the diverse opportunities that technology transfer offers through the exploitation of your intellectual property (IP). We support you in the following areas:

Intellectual Property (IP)

We offer initial consultations on IP-relevant transfer activities and refer you to the appropriate internal contacts at BTU.

Commercialization

EIZ SPARK assesses the economic potential of your idea/technology.

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Entrepreneurship

EIZ SPARK provides support during the project initiation phase and assists in the development of optimal marketing strategies.

project partners

We provide support in finding suitable exploitation or project partners.

funding advice

We analyze your needs and provide an overview of possible funding opportunities.

Science communication

We make your research and innovation visible and become your voice – so that your solutions receive the attention and partnerships they deserve.

Workshop offerings science communication for researchers

Creation of transfer profiles

Distribution of technology offerings to industry representatives

Distribution of technology offerings on social networks such as LinkedIn

Organization of transfer-oriented networking and technology events

Presentation of the technology offerings at selected trade fairs or at the Hannover Messe

Event information for companies

There are currently no events scheduled. Please check back later – we are continually updating our event offerings.

Ecosystem

We work closely with over 50 regional and national partners – including SMEs, large corporations, start-ups, and university and non-university research institutions. Our strong network connects science and industry, creating ideal conditions for successful innovation.
The close integration of basic research and application-oriented development, as well as the collaboration with high-performing regional and national industrial partners, creates excellent conditions for product-oriented technology development and future-oriented innovations.