Die Illustration zeigt in symbolischer Form den Prozess der Wissensweitergabe: Eine kleine Person hält eine Glühbirne – Sinnbild für eine neue Idee oder Erkenntnis – und steht dabei vor einem geöffneten Kopf, aus dem Gedanken und Informationen sprichwörtlich „überspringen“. Diese fließen über einen angedeuteten Pfeilbogen in den geöffneten Kopf einer zweiten Person. Eine Leiter symbolisiert den Zugang zu neuem Wissen.  Das Bild steht exemplarisch für die Interaktion zwischen Lernenden und Lehrenden, für Mentoring, Austausch und Bildung – also für das, was Lernen im Kern ausmacht: den gemeinsamen Transfer von Wissen, Fähigkeiten und Erfahrungen.
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Transfer

A bridge between science and practice

Knowledge and technology transfer is a central task of the university and combines scientific expertise with social and economic requirements. Our aim is to transfer research findings into practice, promote innovative solutions and strengthen the exchange between science, business and society. Ongoing transfer activities at the university include

  • The expansion of the AI campus and transfer-oriented cooperation with the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).
  • Close cooperation with Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences with the joint Technology Transfer Office (TIM), as a contact point for all university members interested in transfer and start-ups, and the Health Campus
  • Cooperation with regional partners from science, business and society, including in the context of endowed professorships, the  R-Factory project initiative and the  Osnabrück Peace Forum
  • Numerous other activities by researchers and students, including those funded by the university's central transfer pool
Group photo of the participants
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Fantastic start to the MACHacademy!

On April 8, 2026, 20 participants discussed exciting startup ideas at the Coppenrath Innovation Center in Osnabrück.

The image depicts a crowd at a "Prototype Party". One person is holding a microphone and presenting something, while the other attendees watch.
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Prototype party at the RISE (Startup!Lab of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences)

Exciting prototypes and the opportunity to try them out for yourself await you at RISE: from an interactive music app for events and a platform for healthcare and smart home devices to a fully automated snack bar, there are some cool ideas on offer.

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Turn Ideas into Experience - Startup Workshop

Do you want to develop yourself further and try out new things? Discover what's behind start-ups - in a relaxed atmosphere. Get to know opportunities, tools and examples and try out your own ideas straight away.

A speaker from behind with remote control and microphone, audience in the background
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Presenting with Presence - Workshop for Female Students

This presentation skills training workshop on May 11 and 12, 2026 is aimed at female students at Osnabrück University and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences as well as scholarship holders of "exist Women".

The  Technology Transfer Office (TIM; only in German) is a joint institution of Osnabrück University and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. It is responsible for knowledge and technology transfer at Osnabrück's universities and thus makes a significant contribution to strengthening the regional economy and innovative power.

The TIM sees itself as a mediator, interpreter and catalyst between science and society. Personal and confidential advice in all matters relating to knowledge and technology transfer is a central concern.

These topics are also anchored in the TIM:

Property rights & inventions

Sustainable protection and the best possible exploitation of your intellectual property!

Transfer activities of Osnabrück University

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Endowed professorships

Strategic development of research priorities!

Eine Roboterhand pflanzt behutsam ein junges Gewächs – das Bild steht symbolisch für den verantwortungsvollen Einsatz von Technologie zur Unterstützung nachhaltiger Entwicklungen.
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AI Campus

Accompanying technological change with research and shaping it humanely!

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DFKI research areas

Forward-looking projects at the DKFI site in Osnabrück!

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Transfer in cooperation with Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences : Health campus

Redesigning healthcare in the region together with partners from society and politics!