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Discover Transfer

“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat.”
Steve Jobs

Transfer practice at HZDR

Transfer has been successfully practiced at the HZDR for many years. We have put together some examples of success in the area of ​​transfer at the HZDR that show you how the transfer from science to industry – from idea to application – has already worked. So that you can imagine where the journey can still lead…

Spin-offs

Since 2012, HZDR has recorded over 20 spin-offs, significantly supported by the Transfer and Innovation department. These include start-ups such as:

Awards

1st place at the Saxon Transfer Award 2021: Dr. Jörg Steinbach from HZDR and ROTOP for the joint production of iodine-123-labeled radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

2nd place at the Saxon Transfer Award 2023 and Special Prize for Technology Mediation: Dr. Richard Gloaguen (HIF) and TheiaX GmbH (a spin-off of HZDR) for their non-invasive raw material exploration.

3rd place at the Saxon Digital Award 2024 for TheiaX GmbH.

Strategic cooperations

Strategic partnerships with industry and companies ensure our long-term success in technology transfer. These include both customer relationships maintained through HZDR Innovation GmbH and collaborations of the Innovation Labs or individual institutes for research with application-oriented development. Some successful strategic partnerships include:
– PRIMETALS Technologies
– ROTOP Pharmaka GmbH
– Stadtentwässerung Dresden (cooperation agreement with the Innovation Lab CLEWATEC)



Thinking Outside the Box – Discover the Diversity in Transfer

Information on technology transfer from other institutions and media

Video: The Potential of Technology Transfer

David Allen, Transferexperte aus Arizona, erläutert, wie wichtig Technologietransfer und -vermarktung für Universitäten sind und zunehmend werden.
  • November 02, 2018
  • Transferkultur

Video: What ist Freedom to Operate (FTO)?

Ein Überblick über die FTO-(Freedom to Operate)- Recherch ("Nuztungsrechts-Recherche") die vor jeder Patentanmeldung erfolgen sollte.
  • March 03, 2021
  • FTO

Video: Confidentiality Agreements – All You Need to Know in 5 Minutes

5 Minuten Crashkurs zum Thema Vertraulichkeitsvereinbarung für Unternehmen.
  • April 09, 2010
  • NDAs/Patente

Video: Non Disclosure Agreement Review

Tipps und Tricks zur Überprüfung der Vertraulichkeitsvereinbarung
  • February 06, 2018
  • NDAs/Patente

Video: NDA – What is Non Disclosure Agreement?

Alles Wichtige rund um Vertraulichkeitsvereinbarungen für Unternehmen (Non-Disclosure Agreement, NDA).
  • February 02, 2021
  • NDAs/Patente

Erasmus für junge Entrepreneure

Erfahre mehr über die Vorteile des ERASMUS-Programms für junge Entrepreneure.
  • April 04, 2023
  • Entrepreneurs

DPG: Leading for Tomorrow

„Leading for Tomorrow“ ist ein Programm zur Fortbildung von (künftigen) Führungskräften aus dem wissenschaftlichen Bereich, speziell der Physik.
  • Management

Angebote von dresden | exists für Gründende der Wissenschaft

Der Startup-Service dresden | exists bietet vielfältige Angebote für den Weg von der Wissenschaft zur Gründung.
  • Gründen

Founders Class der HighTech Startbahn

Grundlagenwissen, Netzwerkkontakte und Mentoring
  • Gründen

Video: Introduction to the Business Model Canvas

Eine kurze Einführung zum Business Model Canvas.
  • January 08, 2022
  • Gründen

Seminare: BWL für Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen

Zweitägiger Workshop der Graduiertenakademie der TU Dresden - mit Prof. Dr. Torsten Forberg
  • BWL

Future Career Program: Innovation

Methodentraining für innovatives Denken - Ein Angebot der Graduiertenakademie der TU Dresden.
  • FCP

Video: Non-Disclosure Agreement – EXPLAINED

Was ist ein NDA? In drei Minuten erklärt.
  • September 07, 2019
  • NDAs/Patente

Video: What is covered in an NDA?

Was genau gehört in ein NDA? Und was sollte darin abgedeckt werden?
  • June 07, 2011
  • NDAs/Patente

Video: Importance of an NDA or Non-disclosure Agreement

Warum und wofür sind NDAs bzw. Geheimhaltungserklärungen wichtig?
  • June 07, 2011
  • NDAs/Patente

Podcast: Where’s the Money in Open-Source Hardware?

Wie verdient man Geld mit "Open Source"? Diese Podcast-Folge stellt den Revenue Model Catalog vor.
  • August 12, 2022
  • Open Source

Podcast: OpenScience Resinator

  • May 05, 2014
  • Open Source

HZDR-Strategy 2030+

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As a large, multi-program research center, the HZDR conducts internationally recognized, application-oriented fundamental research to find answers to the great challenges of our time. As an attractive employer, it is our aim to contribute to a future worth living for future generations in Germany and beyond.

Building on the Centre strategy, the transfer strategy sets the following objectives:

  • Increase technology transfer output significantly and measurably with key figures.
  • Improve transfer culture and incentives.
  • Increase the level of qualification with regard to transfer.
  • Further improve transfer support.
  • Consolidate the role of HZDR Innovation GmbH as a transfer organisation with best-practice character in the Helmholtz Association.
  • Significally expand knowledge transfer activities and successes.
  • Significantly increase the perception of the HZDR transfer in the centre itself and in the outside world.

Funding opportunities

A lot is possible in transfer – also with funding

A variety of funding programs and calls for proposals enable transfer in many different forms. Our innovation managers are happy to advise you on which funding programs are currently available and which are suitable for your research area or idea.

Validation

  • HZDR Innovation Fund
  • Helmholtz Validation Funds
  • Validation funding from the Free State of Saxony / SMWA
  • VIP+
  • WIPANO – Further development of inventions
  • IGF – Industrial Collective Research

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