Possibilities for Cooperation

The university, its faculties, institutes, facilities and working groups collaborate with a wide range of partners from the economy, politics, administration and society. The possibilities for cooperation with HSBI are as diverse as the real-life stakeholders.

In our info box further down this page you will find a list of advantages that companies enjoy when cooperating with HSBI.

Would you like to explore joint options or do you have questions? Please feel free to contact us.

Offers of cooperation

Collaborative research projects

In collaborative research projects, we work with other research institutions and companies on current scientific issues with a high practical relevance. We develop innovative solutions together and thus contribute to scientific and economic progress. We offer various cooperation models: from joint applications within the framework of publicly funded projects to direct cooperation in the form of joint independent research and development. Please find an overview here of HSBI’s current research projects

Contract research/scientific services

We support your company in developing innovative products and services, thus securing a decisive competitive advantage. As part of contract research and development, we take on specific tasks and generate valuable new insights that make a direct input on your business activities. Our offer includes performing laboratory tests and inspection orders, consulting services, presentations and the preparation of an expert opinion.

Student projects

As part of practice-oriented term papers or final theses, students work on tasks from your company individually or in teams, developing innovative solutions to your challenges. We will be happy to put you in touch with the relevant Academic Programme Directors, work groups and students.

Participation in networks

Extend your knowledge and exchange ideas with experts and industry colleagues: our events offer you the ideal platform for networking. Be it conferences, trade fairs or expert panels – HSBI offers you a wide range of formats. Stay current with our HSBI currents events website.

Start-up support and start-ups

HSBI’s Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) supports founders at all stages – from the development of ideas to their successful start-up. Comprehensive training programmes in the form of lectures and workshops help transform your innovative business ideas into viable start-ups and spin-offs. Collaborating with young, dynamic companies offers your business a unique opportunity to develop new business models, products or services together and benefit from the agility and creativity of the start-up scene.

 

Benefits of a cooperation

Cooperating with HSBI has many benefits. Applies to all types of cooperation: you will obtain intensive academic support and we will agree individual targets with you. At that, we can rely on clear and proven structures. Thus we can achieve the best possible results for everyone.

  • Expertise: by working with our researchers, you can fill knowledge gaps and extend your expertise. You will have access to new technologies and expert knowledge – this stimulates innovations.
  • Innovative solutions: in collaboration with the scientific community, for example in the form of contract research or joint projects, specific challenges can be identified and demands for innovation can be addressed. Together we can gain new insights and develop innovative prototypes.
  • Infrastructure: at HSBI you have access to a modern research infrastructure: excellently equipped laboratories, state-of-the-art instruments and equipment, test environments, living labs and much more.
  • Networks: the contacts you can make through our university enable you to exchange experiences, form alliances and identify new business fields.
  • Talents: working with us will give you the opportunity to exchange ideas with dedicated scientists, staff and students. By promoting graduate schools for PhDs, you will gain access to highly qualified specialists and thus strengthen your competitiveness.
  • Contact with start-up companies: collaborating with start-up companies will enable you to identify the latest trends and technologies at an early stage.
  • Economic efficiency: working with our university will enable you to benefit from cost advantages in research and development through participation in public funding programmes and the shared use of resources, infrastructure and expertise.
  • Skills development: at HSBI, you have lots of opportunities for (part-time) qualifications, for example through work-integrated and part-time study programmes or postgraduate further education programmes.