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Transformation in SMEs and Industry

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The future of industry: sustainable and innovative

The Transformation in SMEs and Industry department supports small and medium-sized enterprises in particular in their sustainable economic and ecological development with modern innovation and investment programmes. The focus is on promoting national and international cross-technology networks and market-oriented research projects that lead to innovative products, processes, and services.

Our goals: driving innovation forward together

To this end, we help our customers design and implement modern funding measures and instruments that serve the following objectives:

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Motivating regional, national, and international networks and cooperation between companies and research institutions

Strengthening the German economy through effective innovation and investment programmes

Strengthening market-oriented innovations and short innovation cycles, including through new competition formats

Offering attractive, streamlined, and target group-specific application and support processes

Supporting the transfer of technology and knowledge to the economy, with a particular focus on young and medium-sized companies

Encouraging the development of innovation and digitalisation skills

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How we create value

To achieve this, we

  • offer a broad range of expertise covering both technological and non-technological innovations, including pioneering solutions for emerging challenges;
  • focus on established fields of engineering such as production engineering, mechanical engineering, lightweight construction, environmental and energy technologies, medical technology, and biotechnology;
  • leverage our expertise in energy, climate protection, and resource use to advance energy efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainable development.

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Questions about Transformation in SMEs and Industry?

You can reach us by phone at +4930 310078-5895.

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Dr. Claudia Ritter

Head of Department Transformation in SMEs and Industry

claudia.ritter@vdivde-it.de +4930 310078-360

Transformation in SMEs and Industry projects