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
© InnovationsCentrum Osnabrück

"KI Connect" Event on October 16

Treffpunkt Innovation connects start-ups, companies and research, presents regional projects and demonstrates the many facets and potential applications of artificial intelligence. Osnabrück University is also taking part.

A woman wearing a hijab holds a smartphone and speaks on a stage. The image promotes the "Falling Walls Lab" for creators, innovators, and visionaries.
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Falling Walls Lab Münster on September 11

World-class pitch competition and networking forum: the Falling Walls Lab is coming to Münster! You are cordially invited to submit your innovative ideas for current global challenges by August 15.

next Startup Day on 17 September 2025 in Hanover

On 17 September, Lower Saxony's  startup community will come together for the next Startup Day in Hanover. Science spin offs are prominently represented on the "From lab to gallop" transfer stage.

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Application phase for the Seedhouse Incubator started

The Seedhouse Incubator supports founders in the further development of their business model, focusing on technology-oriented high-tech solutions in the fields of agriculture, food and artificial intelligence.

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

A group of seven people standing in front of a yellow building with windows and a decorative portal. The people are dressed in formal clothes and stand in an upright position.
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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!

A few students kneel in front of a box with wheels. Many cables are sticking out of the box and there are many buttons and switches on one side. One of the students presses one of the switches.
© Simone Reukauf

DFKI research areas

Forward-looking projects at the DKFI site in Osnabrück!

The image is a graphic representation of a modern health and medical scenario. Various scenes are arranged in an isometric style, showing interactions between doctors, patients and technology.
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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!