Promotion of technology transfer activities within the framework of KAT
The competence network for applied and transfer-oriented research is a joint initiative of the universities in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and is being gradually expanded with the support of the Ministry of Education of Saxony-Anhalt.
KAT is a transfer project and sees itself as an important partner for companies and networks from Economics, Science and Politics. As a link between the state's universities and the regional Economics and society, the network is dedicated to the following areas in particular:
- Knowledge and technology transfer
- Personnel transfer and exchange
- continuing education
With the aim of further profiling and strengthening existing capacities for application-oriented research and technology transfer, research competence centers are being established and expanded at the universities in close coordination between the network partners. Building on the existing potential, the LIFE SCIENCES competence center was established at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
The following partner universities are currently involved in the competence network for applied and transfer-oriented research:
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
- Harz University of Applied Sciences
- Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
- Merseburg University of Applied Sciences
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
- Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
The aim of knowledge and technology transfer at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is to address small and medium-sized enterprises in Saxony-Anhalt. The focus here is on companies that have not yet participated in knowledge and technology transfer. In this context, research work in the field of life sciences in particular is offered in the established innovation laboratories in preparation for and as part of cooperation projects with Economics, with a focus on companies in Saxony-Anhalt, in order to increase demand. Among other things, this should lead to an increase in the acquisition of third-party funding from regional and national sources in cooperation with regional companies. The significantly closer cooperation with companies in the future will sustainably promote their efforts to achieve good market opportunities through innovation. The transfer is intended to support the development of companies using all forms of transfer, from consulting, experimental development and further training to market launch. Ultimately, these measures should also contribute to a better perception of the performance of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and the KAT competence network as a whole.
The contact person at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is Prof. Ingo Schellenberg.
Food and nutrition research" sub-project at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Promotion
The project is funded by the Ministry of Economics, Science and Digitization of Saxony-Anhalt (duration 01.05.2016 to 30.09.2022).
Goal
The working group is integrated into the KAT competence network as an "innovation laboratory for process and product development of semi-solid foods of animal origin". Its expertise lies in the development of innovative food production processes and product development for functional foods.
In order to increase the rate of innovation, particularly in regional SMEs, and thus make a sustainable contribution to increasing their market opportunities, the Innovation Lab's remit includes the following key areas:
- Identifying potential SMEs and markets for transferring research results into marketable products.
- Identifying the innovation needs of SMEs by means of increased direct acquisition and company visits.
- Finding needs-based solutions with SMEs, e.g. through the acquisition of joint third-party funded projects or the awarding of service contracts.
- Needs-based further training and qualification of SMEs via special in-service training courses and qualifications or the supervision of young scientists.
- Provision of consulting services, e.g. in the form of market research and feasibility analyses for the implementation of technology and product potential in marketable products.
