Scientific Transfer and
The aim of the joint project is to transfer innovations from SEMECO into market-ready products and services, strengthen the networking of relevant stakeholders, and promote public dialogue. To this end, transfer- and start-up support formats are implemented in cooperation with partners from academia, industry, and networks. Events enhance internal collaboration, network building, and visibility. Interactive formats such as science forums and learning labs deliberately create spaces for exchange and public engagement.
The joint project aims to effectively transfer innovations from the SEMECO Cluster into practical application, highlight start-up potential, and build a sustainable ecosystem for the cluster. The project partners from academia, industry, and networks contribute complementary expertise and offer coordinated measures that interlock across the entire innovation process. A central element is the transfer of innovations into market-ready products and services. To achieve this, hands-on formats tailored specifically to the medical and healthcare sector are offered to support transfer and entrepreneurship. These modules are applied flexibly and according to demand to strengthen transfer capability, highlight early-stage start-up opportunities, and convey essential competencies in areas such as IP transfer, regulatory affairs, market analysis, and business model development. A broad network enables targeted access to industry partners and investor networks, where research and start-up teams are connected with potential cooperation and funding partners through matchmaking and pitch formats. High-visibility networking conferences strengthen the SEMECO ecosystem, foster collaborations, and increase the cluster’s public presence. Another key focus is the promotion of science communication and societal dialogue. Researchers are supported through qualification programs to communicate their work clearly and appropriately to diverse audiences. Interactive formats such as the COSMO Science Forum and learning labs for young people create spaces for exchange, engagement, and early awareness of the cluster’s topics and values. The management and governance structure is efficiently designed to coordinate all activities, strategically leverage synergies, and ensure the long-term development of a resilient innovation network.
Dr. Frank Pankotsch I TUD Dresden University of Technology, dresden|exists
- Stephanie Randel I TUD Dresden University of Technology, dresden|exists
- Jörg Schüler I TUD University of Technology, HighTech Startbahn
- Patricia Grünberg I Barkhausen Institute
- Sabine Marschollek I TUD University of Technology, Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health
- Stefan Uhlig I Silicon Saxony e.V.