Knowledge moves the economy

Bavarian transfer stories that inspire

10.11.2025

From idea to innovation. How is it possible to turn ideas into marketable innovations?

Our new publication "Knowledge moves business" highlights the dynamic landscape of technology transfer in Bavaria in all its diversity - from science to business, from idea to innovation. The focus is on four outstanding transfer projects that show how cooperation can succeed across industry and discipline boundaries. In addition to insights into successful transfer strategies, you can expect practical recommendations and tools for the future - including our compact transfer checklist.

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Successful transfer projects that inspire

Four structured case studies provide detailed insights into the development stories and the possible course of transfer projects. Find out, for example, what was important when initiating these transfer projects and which methods and instruments of technology transfer can be used particularly effectively in which contexts.

AMPERIAL

How does a spin-off succeed and how does Transfer make buildings energy-efficient?

When a start-up from FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg revolutionizes the energy efficiency of buildings with switchable window films, a technology of the future is born. Here you can find out what it takes to turn research into a successful spin-off.

"There was confidence in the idea in this project right from the start."

Martin Golze, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg

SmartHaPSSS

How does an R&D project succeed and how does transfer make product-service systems smart?

When over 50 partners from science and industry work together to develop smart product-service systems, application-oriented systems are created. Our interview partners explain how gamification and digital tools accelerate the transfer.

"Workshops with physical prototypes or card games were particularly helpful. The more gamification, the greater the involvement of the participants. But simple things like posters also worked."

Nina Lugmair, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg

KUS Sustainability Scouts

How does the transfer of knowledge succeed and how does it turn young people into experts?

A success story about how trainees become sustainability ambassadors and how the transfer of knowledge is successful when universities, local authorities and SMEs pull together.

"I thought it was very, very important that we chose direct communication [...]. The personal contacts were the most important thing for me."

Susanne Schmid, municipal company for structural development in the district of Pfaffenhofen a.d.Ilm

eHUBS

How does an EU-funded project succeed? Or: How does transfer make urban mobility more environmentally friendly?

The cross-border transfer project impressively demonstrates how urban mobility can become more sustainable and future-oriented through European cooperation - and what other cities can learn from Kempten, Amsterdam and the like when setting up mobility hubs.

"Especially when it comes to technological topics such as automated driving or the use of drones and so on: Involve people, explain to them what you are doing before you end up encountering any resistance."

Nicolai Harnisch, Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Four projects, many insights

Through these insightful projects, it was possible to gain practical learnings and prepare them clearly.

This resulted in tools and checklists that enable a structured approach to successful transfer projects from scratch. These tools give you more confidence in the planning and implementation of your transfer projects.

You can look forward to the following within the report:

First-hand success factors and lessons learned:

What makes transfer projects really successful? The report provides answers - from communication and interactive formats to network recommendations.

Recommendations for your transfer projects:

Find out how successful project initiation, financing, partner selection and the use of methods can be achieved - with practical tips
from the Bavarian transfer landscape.

Checklists and tools for practical use:

Use the transfer checklist, discover a wide range of methods - and be inspired for your projects.

Transfer with effect

The report is aimed at all those who want to actively shape change and all those who are enthusiastic about sustainable technologies.

The idea for this publication came about as part of our "Roadmap Technology Transfer Bavaria 2030". There, best-case studies were identified by the players in the Bavarian transfer system as an important building block for the strategic further development of transfer.
Whether you are a transfer player and network partner, innovative company, university and research institution or municipality and decision-maker - you can look forward to exciting assistance that you can transfer directly to your next project.

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