Leipziger Stiftung für Innovation und Technologietransfer
About the funder
The Leipzig Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer is a non-profit foundation based in the Riquet House in Leipzig. Since its establishment in 2001, it has played a key role in promoting technology transfer between science and industry at the Leipzig location. By 2017, approximately €9.5 million in funding had been awarded. Its mission is the targeted support of projects that provide sustainable impulses for the economic development of Leipzig and transfer scientific knowledge into the regional economy.
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Mission & Vision
The Leipzig Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer is committed to promoting innovation and transfer projects in Leipzig that make a measurable contribution to strengthening regional economic clusters. It sees itself as a bridge between research, startups, and established industry to effect sustainable change and value creation in the region.
Target groups
Funding is primarily provided for transfer projects carried out in Leipzig, targeting research institutions, universities, technology transfer centers, founders, and companies. The focus areas are the economic clusters of logistics & services, automotive & supplier industry, healthcare & biotechnology, energy & environmental technology, as well as media & creative industries.