Innovation and transfer
At KIT, we contribute to sustainable prosperity and the preservation of our natural resources by transferring scientific knowledge to industry and society. Innovation is one of our three core tasks at KIT, alongside research and teaching.
To meet the global challenges facing humanity, we strive for our pioneering research to lead to concrete developments and products that contribute to progress and a livable future. We achieve this through our many strong partnerships with businesses and industries. As part of the KIT community spirit, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and entrepreneurship of our researchers and students.
In this section, you will find information about our ongoing and completed projects related to innovation, knowledge, and technology transfer. You will also learn how you can become part of our mission. We look forward to working with you to build a better future!
NXTGN Student VC Masterclasses
Help KIT's start-up incubator train the next generation of investors and develop the start-up community at KIT and in Baden-Württemberg further.
OpenEmboss
The OpenEmboss project aims to develop an affordable, open-source embossing printer for blind individuals. Such printers convert graphic and textual information into a tactile format, but commercially available printers are often too expensive. The project aims to provide an affordable, accessible alternative to facilitate access to important graphic information in schools and universities.
aEPUB-Editor
The aEPUB Editor is software that makes STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) books accessible to blind and visually impaired people. The project involves developing an editor and compatible reading software that can adapt formulas, images, and graphics in a flexible manner and create and read them in an accessible format.