International

ASTP – Association Science and Technology Transfer Professionals

Europe's leading association of knowledge transfer professionals. ASTP has over two decades of experience in training, networking and representing the profession. ASTP

AUTM – Association of University Technology Managers


AUTM is the leading not-for-profit organization that educates, promotes and inspires professionals to support the development of academic research that changes the world and drives innovation. The community consists of more than 3,000 members working in more than 800 universities, research centers, hospitals, corporations and government organizations around the globe. AUTM

 

National

TransferAllianz e.V. – German Association for Knowledge and Technology Transfer

TransferAllianz e.V. is the German Association for Knowledge and Technology Transfer (WTT). It unites colleges, universities, non-university research institutions, patent exploitation agencies and other transfer service providers to form a nationwide, growing network. TransferAllianz

LES

LES is dedicated to the expansion of licensing and technology transfer in Germany, also with regard to scientific training. As a network of representatives from industry, lawyers and patent attorneys with over 800 members, LES offers a platform for experts within Germany as well as on an international level. The international LES (Licensing Executives Society) has more than 10,000 members in over 100 countries. LES

VPP: Association of Intellectual Property Experts

The VPP is a cross-industry and cross-professional association for people working in the field of intellectual property law with a focus on the interests of industry. VPP

DPMA – German Patent and Trade Mark Office, participation in the User Advisory Council

The German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) is the competence center for industrial property protection in Germany. Its legal mandate is the protection of intellectual property. Almost 2,800 employees work at the offices in Munich, Jena and Berlin. They examine inventions, grant patents, register trade marks, utility models and designs, administer IP rights and inform the public about them. DPMA

Helmholtz Association, participation in the Technology Transfer and Industrial Property Protection Working Group (TTGR)

The Helmholtz Association conducts research on behalf of the state and society. That is why the researchers of the Helmholtz Association are looking for answers to the big questions of our time. For example, what resources will we use to generate our energy in the future? How can we make mobility climate-friendly? Which therapies will help with previously incurable diseases? The aim is to secure the basis of human life in the long term and develop technologies for a competitive economy. Helmholtz

FORTRAMA

The Research and Transfer Management Network e.V., FORTRAMA for short, is an association of German-speaking research and transfer managers. The network primarily comprises people who have their professional focus in the areas of research management, knowledge and technology transfer, promotion of young researchers and third-party funding management and who work at German universities and non-university research institutions. FORTRAMA

 

Regional

CyberForum e.V.

With over 1,200 members, CyberForum e.V. is the largest regionally active high-tech. Unternehmer.Netzwerk. in Europe. From start-ups and software companies to experienced entrepreneurs and international information technology providers to research institutes and universities - CyberForum brings them all together. A platform for networking as a direct link between expertise, business contacts and career prospects. CyberForum

fokus.energie e.V.

fokus.energie is an initiative of committed companies and entrepreneurs in the region. We use campaigns to provide new impetus for a sustainable energy future. The initiative brings people together and builds up knowledge and expertise through further training. fokus.energie

AEN – Automotive Engineering Network e.V.

As a neutral organization, AEN bundles relevant expert knowledge, especially for small and medium-sized companies, as well as start-ups, so that they can successfully implement their innovations. By combining a wide range of knowledge from business, science, administration and politics, the network manages and drives forward innovation projects. Innovation events, workshops, partner events, participation in trade fairs and public relations work also strengthen the transfer of know-how. AEN

Innovation Alliance - IHK Karlsruhe

The Innovation Alliance for the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion is a network of seven research institutions and the Karlsruhe Chamber of Industry and Commerce. With the Karlsruhe Innovation Alliance, companies can find the right partner to develop and implement their innovation free of charge, unbureaucratically and confidentially. Innovation Alliance

 

At the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

KIT-Gründerschmiede

The KIT-Gründerschmiede serves as an initial contact point for technology-based start-ups and sees itself as a breeding ground and accelerator for innovative business ideas relating to the central future topics of our time, such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, mobility and energy. The aim is to support start-ups with offers at every stage of development and to provide active support in building high-performance technology companies. KIT-Gründerschmiede

TRIANGEL Transfer I Kultur I Raum

With TRIANGEL, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is opening up to strengthen the dialog with society, promote the transfer of knowledge and technology and create a bridge between science and society. TRIANGEL

maKeIT

maKeIT is a new initiative for all KIT employees who want to contribute to a greater impact of KIT in business and society. Do you see potential and want to make a difference? Make it happen! maKeIT