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Innovation and Transfer
As a research centre for aeronautics and space, energy and transport as well as digitalisation and security, DLR combines research and innovation processes and thus fulfils the socio-political task of using scientific findings to secure the innovative strength and competitiveness of the economy for the benefit of society in a sustainable way-
Practical applications of results are being considered throughout the entire research process. Industry requirements and needs are incorporated into the planning process for research projects and infrastructures. At DLR, we identify future topics at an early stage, analyse current and future markets and are in continual exchange with industry partners. This way, we keep our eye on the future.
DLR is focussing on dovetailing research and industry even more closely. This is achieved by promoting the transfer of knowledge and technologies from research to application. Cooperation with companies is fundamental to this: "No innovation without business partners."
Valuable knowledge is thus transferred to industry at an early stage, where it can be further utilised and exploited. Innovations from DLR research results are only created in cooperation with partners from industry, who bring DLR technologies and expertise to market success.
There are many possibilities for the transfer of technologies and knowledge, which DLR actively pursues and promotes. These include, for example, contract research, third-party funded projects, framework co-operations, innovation partnerships, intellectual property rights and licensing, the founding of start-ups and the training of highly competent personnel for industry.