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The University as a Driver of Innovation

The University of Bayreuth is a constant driver of the regional innovation ecosystem, and makes an active contribution to securing the future of your company not only by educating bright minds, but also through numerous knowledge transfer offerings and cooperation initiatives with companies.

The University is truly a hub for inspiration and innovation. Together with our regional partners in innovation, we organise countless lectures, community events, workshops, camps, pitch competitions, and innovation meetups every year. The University of Bayreuth offers tailor-made programmes for students, people interested in starting a business, and for companies. The goal here is to connect the different target groups with each other wherever there is special potential to be gained in doing so. Especially the cooperation between start-ups and established companies is of great interest to both sides, and offers manifold opportunities to jointly identify innovation requirements and develop solution strategies. We are happy to advise your company on the topic of innovation management, technology transfer, and funding opportunities, and offer direct contact to experts from various research areas boasting state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.

Our services for companies

Board of Directors of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Central interface
Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (IEI)
With the building of the Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in 2026, a central contact point will be created in the direct entrance area of the campus for all those interested in founding and for founders. Together with the Regional Start-up and Innovation Centre (RIZ) of the city of Bayreuth, the IEI offers teaching and transfer services for students, start-ups and companies and, as a joint, central innovation and transfer location, will once again sustainably expand the innovation ecosystem.
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Our transfer strategy
Mastering challenges
Knowledge and technology transfer has gained immense importance in recent years. The University of Bayreuth recognised this development early on, and has aligned its action and plans accordingly. In this way, the University is contributing to our region meeting the economic and social challenges we face by adapting its offerings and services. You can read more about this in our transfer strategy.
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Innovation management
Support for SMEs
Would you like to make the best possible use of the innovation potential in your company or open up new business areas and/or new customer segments? We will work with you to develop an innovation management system tailored to you and your needs. Our experts will accompany your innovation project, show you new perspectives and approaches, and help you with implementation. We would be happy to support and advise you.

Research institutions – your hotline to the latest innovations

In recent decades, several research facilities and competence clusters have been established on campus and in the immediate vicinity of the University. You can benefit directly from these facilities and competencies, for example through research cooperation, and secure a competitive advantage.

Why not get an overview of the various research facilities at the University of Bayreuth. We would be happy to put you in touch with the areas of research of particular interest to you.

Your point of contact for cooperation

David Eder

David EderInstitute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Transfer and Innovation Manager

Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-4726
E-mail: david.eder@uni-bayreuth.de

Zapf-Gebäude, Building 1, Office 1.2.19
Nürnberger Straße 38, 95448 Bayreuth

Technology Alliance of Upper Franconia (TAO): Bundled competency times four

The four universities in Upper Franconia, i.e. the two universities of Bamberg and Bayreuth and the universities of applied sciences in Coburg and Hof, work together under the umbrella of "TechnologieAllianzOberfranken" (TAO). In addition to the partner universities, students, business, and industry all benefit from this – and thereby the entire region.

Renowned universities and colleges, a strong economy, and committed people – the pre-conditions are certainly there in Upper Franconia. TAO's task is to bring these together in order to further develop the region as a centre of science, and make its economy future-proof. Furthermore, TAO seeks to counteract migration to conurbations and an ageing regional population, and consequently receives demographic funding from the Free State of Bavaria.


Your point of contact at TAO

Anja Chales de Beaulieu

Dr. Anja Chales de Beaulieu

Head of the TAO Office

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