Center for Research, Transfer and Entrepreneurship (FTGZ)

The FTGZ, as Anhalt University of Applied Sciences’ key point of contact with regional, national, and international businesses and research organizations, supports and informs all university members on all matters related to their research activities.

We keep our research groups informed (viathe newsletter “News from the FTGZ” (NOTE: Accessible only after logging in to the intranet)) in a timely manner about all new calls for proposals for public funding programs that align with Anhalt University of Applied Sciences’ research priorities.

We advise our researchers on finding the right funding program for new research and innovation ideas.

We are happy to assist with the application formalities and handle the administrative hurdles.

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Research Services

Support Services

Cutting-edge research requires broad support from a wide range of stakeholders. From grant application guidance and funding research to project management, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of support services, all centralized within the Center for Research, Transfer and Entrepreneurship (FTGZ). (NOTE: Accessible via the intranet after logging in)

Funding Programs

Research funding organizations operate at the national, European, and international levels. Below is an overview of the most important funding organizations, along with links to their websites.

Networking & Collaboration

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences collaborates with a wide range of industry partners in the field of research. Close partnerships with the university’s affiliated institutes support applied research and industry-oriented continuing education.

Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property and its protection are of central importance to science and research. The innovations developed should therefore be protected by intellectual property rights, which include patent law, utility model law, trademark law, and design law.

Contract Management

The FTGZ’s Contract Management Office assists university staff with examination, drafting, and negotiating research and technology transfer contracts. Below you will find an overview of our procedures for entering into research and technology transfer contracts, as well as good contract management practices.

FTGZ Newsletter (Archive)

In our regular newsletters, we provide updates on current topics related to research and technology transfer services, as well as general developments at the FTGZ. (NOTE: This section is accessible on the intranet after logging in.)