Further development of the Saarland innovation strategy: supported and facilitated by saaris
An effective innovation strategy forms the basis for sustainable growth, technological progress and successful structural change. In Saarland, research, development and innovation play a central role in supporting businesses as they tackle the challenges of digital and sustainable transformation.
The Saarland innovation strategy aims to strengthen the transfer of knowledge and technology between academia and industry and to accelerate the translation of innovative solutions into commercial applications. saaris supports and facilitates this strategic process on behalf of the Saarland, bringing together stakeholders from research, industry, politics and society.
Innovation as the driving force behind structural change in the Saarland
Sustainable business hubs emerge where new ideas are successfully transformed into marketable products, services and business models. That is why around 80 innovation and technology experts from:
- Universities (of applied sciences)
- Research institutes
- Companies
- Chambers
- Trade associations
- Innovation and networking organisations
are working together to ensure the ongoing development of the Saarland’s innovation strategy.
The aim is to identify innovation potential at an early stage, tap into future markets and secure the Saarland’s competitiveness in the long term.
Focus on future technologies and transformation
The innovation strategy is geared towards the key transformation processes in the economy and society. In particular, it focuses on the following future-oriented themes:
- Sustainability and climate action
- Digitalisation aund artificial intelligence
- New manufacturing processes and Industry 4.0
- Innovative materials
- Smart Production
- Mobility of the future
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Ressource efficiency and the circular economy
These themes offer companies significant opportunities for innovation, growth and the development of new business models.
Four working groups are shaping the innovation strategy
The further development of the Saarland Innovation Strategy is being carried out by four thematic working groups, which cover key future sectors for Saarland as a centre of innovation:
Innovations at the interface between the healthcare industry, biotechnology, medical technology, the bioeconomy and materials science.
Digital technologies, artificial intelligence, the data economy, cyber security and digital value creation.
Industry 4.0, smart production systems, automation, new mobility solutions and the transformation of the automotive industry.
Interdisciplinary approaches to improving innovation processes and fostering links between academia, industry and society.
The role of saaris
As an experienced partner for innovation and technology transfer, saaris provides expert support and facilitates the working groups. saaris’s technology consultants maintain close contact with companies across various sectors and are familiar with their innovation needs, challenges and development potential.
This practical perspective enables scientific findings, economic requirements and political framework conditions to be linked in a targeted manner.
saaris’s tasks include, in particular:
- Facilitating working groups
- Coordinating the involved stakeholders
- Supporting strategic development processes
- Assisting with knowledge and technology transfer
- Identifying innovation potential
- Connecting companies and research institutions
- Developing specific measures and action plans
Technology transfer for SMEs
Automotive transformation, digital transformation, life sciences and innovation support – the House of Transfer is aligned with the Saarland’s innovation strategy and offers SMEs valuable services and expertise.
Technology transfer for SMEs
Automotive transformation, digital transformation, life sciences and innovation support – the House of Transfer is aligned with the Saarland’s innovation strategy and offers SMEs valuable services and expertise.
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