steinbeis transferzentren gmbh an der hochschule ulm

Name

steinbeis transferzentren gmbh an der hochschule ulm

Legal name

Technische Hochschule Ulm

Website

https://hs-ulm.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (University of Applied Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied research
• Technology transfer
• Dual study programmes
• Engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU) is a public German university of applied sciences that delivers technology-oriented Bachelor's, Master's, dual, international, and continuing education programmes in engineering, computer science, energy, mechatronics, medical technology, and business. It also runs applied research through dedicated groups (Applied Mathematics for Energy Markets, Battery, Biomechatronics, Edge AI, Flow Simulation, Service Robotics, Smart Grids, AISD) and conducts collaborative R&D and technology transfer with industry and academic partners.

Product overview

Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU) is a university of applied sciences (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften) offering technology-oriented education and applied research. The portfolio comprises undergraduate (Bachelor's) and graduate (Master's) degree programmes across engineering, computer science, business, and health disciplines, including dual study programmes combining academic study with industry practice. Research activities span seven dedicated research groups covering Applied Mathematics for Energy Markets, Battery Technology, Biomechatronics, Edge AI, Flow Simulation, Service Robotics, and Smart Grids. The institution also provides continuing education through its Technology +O orientation programme for women in STEM and general further training offerings. Research groups collaborate with industry partners for technology transfer and applied R&D.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERASMUS+ RDBIH Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025EU and local partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia collaborating on the RDBIH project for developing research and development infrastructure and strategies.
• University of Novi SadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Lead partner in the RDBIH (Research & Development Strategies and Centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina) project. Four-year Erasmus+ CBHE program aiming to transform the research landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina by developing modern R&D strategies aligned with European standards, establishing six R&D centers, and creating a digital R&D network.
• King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-term partnership with visits in November 2025 and February 2026. Joint development of low-cost sensor boxes for environmental monitoring deployed on coffee farms in Northern Thailand to support local farmers with climate data for crop optimization.
• Universidad Autónoma de GuadalajaraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Partnership visit in November 2024 where Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter and colleagues visited a solar power plant. Research group member Erick Maria Pinal Lara is affiliated with this university.
• University of UlmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partner in the StartupSÜD+ network combining the University of Ulm, TH Ulm, and HS Biberach in the Ulm/Biberach region to strengthen the academic startup ecosystem.
• HS BiberachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partner in StartupSÜD+ network for joint startup support and entrepreneurial activities in the Ulm/Biberach region.
• HS Aalen, HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd, DHBW HeidenheimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partners in the East Alb region integrated into the StartupSÜD+ network to expand the academic startup ecosystem to the Ost-Alb region.
• HWK Ulm (Handwerkskammer Ulm)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Partner in the Exzellenz Handwerk (innoVET) project developing a comprehensive training concept for professional qualifications including Geprüfter Berufsspezialist, Bachelor Professional, and Master Professional degrees.
• SAPSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Partner in the Exzellenz Handwerk (innoVET) project for vocational education and training development.
• German International University CairominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university for student exchange and academic cooperation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da): Large German UAS with comparable engineering, computer science, and applied-research depth; competes nationally for students and federally funded research projects.
• Hochschule Aalen: Partner in the StartupSÜD+ network alongside THU, with similarly strong applied-research and industry-integration focus on engineering and digital topics in Baden-Württemberg.
• Hochschule Esslingen: Neighboring Baden-Württemberg UAS with overlapping engineering, mechatronics, and business programs; competes with THU for regional dual-study partners and STEM applicants.
• Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA): Baden-Württemberg University of Applied Sciences with a comparable technical portfolio (engineering, computer science, economics) and applied-research focus. Direct competitor for students, faculty, and regional industry partnerships.
• DHBW (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg): State-wide dual-study university that pioneered the work-integrated learning model in Baden-Württemberg; the most direct competitor for dual-study applicants and corporate partners.
• Hochschule München: One of Germany's largest UAS institutions with a similar technology- and applied-research orientation; competes for transfer projects, students, and industry collaborations.
• Hochschule Biberach: Regional UAS partner in StartupSÜD+ with comparable architecture, engineering, and biotechnology offerings; competes for the same regional student and industry pool.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Germany's leading applied-research organization with institutes covering energy, AI, battery, and production technology; competes for federal/BMBF funding and industry R&D contracts in the same domains as THU's research groups.
• Steinbeis GmbH & Co. KG für Technologietransfer: The parent Steinbeis network of transfer centers operates the broader technology-transfer model referenced in the subject company's name; provides the umbrella structure under which the THU Steinbeis Transferzentrum operates.

Regional players

• Universität Ulm: Co-located full university and partner in the StartupSÜD+ ecosystem; overlaps with THU on computer science, AI, and medical technology research while serving a different academic segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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