1.1. Steinbeis Europa Zentrum, Stuttgart: Steinbeis Europa Zentrum (SEZ) stands for 35 years of experience in innovation consulting and research funding in Europe and beyond. With more than 80 EU projects and around 800 partnerships in 50 countries every year, SEZ is well networked and helps its clients to enter international markets.

Well-connected with international partners and networks, SEZ works with companies, start-ups, universities, research institutions and cluster initiatives on issues of innovation management, financing, EU applications, international markets, regional and social transformation and innovation policy. SEZ´s activities are focused on research management for European funding, including grants for business and researchers, EIC-accelerators, Enterprise in Europe, among others. 

The topics covered are: digitalization and industry 4.0; agriculture, bioeconomy & environment; health; climate, energy, mobility & smart cities; culture, creativity & inclusive society; transformation.  

1.2. Ferdinand Steinbeis Institute, Stuttgart: Their activities are focused on research management for transformation by digitisation, dual research and business, including 7 key areas of research: Industry 4.0/AloT;  competing eco systems and shifting value creation; cooperative data spaces; digitalisation and society; atomisation and trustworthiness, digitisation and craftsmanship; transformation; new business models; along with innovation and management for knowledge transfer.

1.3. Steinbeis School of Sustainable Innovation and Transfer, Berlin: Steinbeis-SIT´s mission is to serve as a research and education hub, bridging the gap between green and digital transformation. Steinbeis-SIT, affiliated with Steinbeis University GmbH, dedicates itself to delivering exceptional educational programs and offering guidance in innovation and transformation within the realm of sustainable management. 

SIT´s comprehensive strategy highlights the critical connections between sustainability, technology, and human behavior, offering a path toward a more resilient and equitable future. Their activities are focused on research management for aspiring professionals in both industry and academia, this includes bespoke transfer knowledge management and transformation with deep tech such as AI and DLT, as much as social and culture change and well-being for a sustainable future.

1.4. Steinbeis Transfer Center Polymer and metal-based lightweight design: The main areas of activities include: 

  • Lightweight construction methods with integrated functions
  • Feasibility studies on the optimization of load and structures
  • Manufacturing processes for plastics and metals
  • Material properties of plastics and metals

Their activities start from the initial idea to prototyping, technical implementation, design, and simulation, as well as manufacturing and testing of function-integrative multi-material design methods with fiber-plastic composites and metals.

1.5. Steinbeis Research Center Inventional Medical Technology and Telemedicine, Magdeburg: Services Analysis, testing and evaluation of interventional medical technologies Consulting in the development of medical technologies Applied research and development up to series production Seminars, courses, training in the field of interventional medical technology Expert reports. This includes key areas:

  • inter-operative imaging, 
  • interventional medical technology MRT, 
  • compatibility signal and image processing, 
  • Telemedicine, (particularly in stroke cases).

1.6. Steinbeis Research Institute for Solar and Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems (SOLITES), Stuttgart: Their activities is focused on research for thermal energy systems that contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions, along with a range of services  for the purpose of basic and applied research, project development, technical concept development, system simulation, design and optimization of complex thermal energy systems by simulation, scientific-technical accompaniment of planning, tendering, commissioning and construction, operation optimization, measurement data analysis and evaluation as well as support. In addition it also provides advice for political initiatives and market development.

1.7. Open to options / Not decided yet/ Initiative application – Steinbeis is a large network covering different industry & research fields, and we can help you to define your profile of interest.

CERIC-ERIC has offices in Italy to manage their services and ties with industry, communications, and the overall infrastructure. Here you can find the following contacts as well as the latest updates and opportunities.

2.1. CERIC-ERIC​ Industrial Liaison and technology transfer Office
2.2. CERIC-ERIC​ User Office
2.3. CERIC-ERIC​ Communication Office
2.4. CERIC-ERIC​ Projects Office

CERIC-ERIC Romanian Facility-National Institute of Materials Physics: Characterization of nanostructured materials for environmental health (gas sensors, (photo)catalysts for pollutants degradation)

2.5.  Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, EPR)
2.6. CERIC-ERIC Romanian Facility-National Institute of Materials Physics (High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy, HRTEM)

CERIC-ERIC Slovenian Facility-National Institute of Chemistry​ 

2.7. (NMR Center​) 3D structural characterization of DNA and RNA molecules as well as characterization of small organic compounds

3.1. ASTP HQ, Leiden, NL

ASTP Head Quarters offer a collaborative environment for secondments under the ERA-Shuttle project, providing access to its extensive network of knowledge transfer professionals and resources to enhance research and innovation capacity across sectors.

3.2. Erasmus University, Rotterdam, NL 

Erasmus University Rotterdam is one of the key partners in ASTP’s network, focusing on advancing knowledge transfer practices and supporting professionals in this field. This partnership aligns with the university’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the academic and business communities

3.3. LURIS, Leiden University Tech Transfer Office, Leiden, NL

Luris is the Knowledge Exchange Office for Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and connects academics with the market and society at large, in order to make the most of their scientific knowledge.