TU Chemnitz is starting a new innovation program with 1.8 million euros!

TU Chemnitz is starting a new innovation program with 1.8 million euros!

Chemnitz University of Technology has launched an important project to promote technology transfer with the new validation program TUCfonds. Loud TU Chemnitz The program was funded with 1.8 million euros and is under the patronage of the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy and Climate Protection (SMWA). The program runs until October 31, 2028.

The main goal of the TUC Fund is to strengthen the transfer of scientific knowledge into practice. Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology have the opportunity to examine and further develop their promising research results for their commercial viability. The Center for Knowledge and Technology Transfer (ZWT) coordinates this program. It is encouraging that researchers can apply for funding of up to 90,000 euros provided the project reaches at least technology readiness level (TRL) 4, which requires proof of functionality and a clear application connection.

First application in summer semester 2025

The first internal university call for applications will be made in the summer semester of 2025. With the introduction of the TUC Fund, knowledge and technology transfer at Chemnitz University of Technology will be noticeably strengthened and is intended to bring innovative approaches to the economy.

Another aspect of technological funding in Saxony is the revised guidelines for state technology funding, which came into force on July 5, 2024. This funding component, which specifically concerns patent exploitation by universities and research institutions, is intended to promote the sustainable transfer of new research results into the economy. In doing so, Saxony is pursuing the goal of securing its technological and knowledge lead and consolidating existing structures. Economics Minister Martin Dulig emphasizes the high innovation potential of Saxon research results Media service Saxony reported.

Patent exploitation as the key to innovation

The Free State of Saxony is providing a total of 1.8 million euros for the SachsenPatent transfer network, which underlines the strategic importance of the initiative. In this context, the Technical University of Dresden was also identified as the university with the most patents in Germany. According to the ranking of the German Economic Institute (IW), TUD registered over 680 patents from 2010 to 2019, which corresponds to an average of one new patent every five days.

The developments at Chemnitz University of Technology and the comprehensive funding measures in Saxony illustrate the high importance of research and its practical applications. Both the TUC fund and the new guidelines for state technology funding create an excellent basis for exchange between science and business.