Step into an open, collaborative space where ideas grow, partnerships form, and innovation becomes reality. At the heart of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg lies a living ecosystem – connecting brilliant minds. Together, we drive innovation. Start your journey now.
Find tailored opportunities that match your interests
Discover a path to make your startup appear on the international stage with the NürnbergMesse Startup Hub – you have the idea and we will help make it known in your target market!
Perfect mix of innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship
Participate in the Digital Tech Fellows Program for curious and engaged talents: unlock the entrepreneur in you, and become part of the vibrant community of change makers.
Key insights from the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM)
The NIM INSIGHTS Research Magazine offers thought-provoking research on consumer behavior, markets, and societal change—concise, accessible, and highly relevant.
LZE Innovation helps research organizations commercialize their technologies through structured licensing, market access strategies, and industry partnerships.
From mp3 to AI and 6G – Turning Innovations into Real-World Solutions
The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, conducts world-class research in microelectronic and IT system solutions and services. Today, it is the largest institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Present your idea at one of Bavarias largest startup events! The ideal opportunity to gain visibility and network with investors and industry partners.
Discover panOPTICUM’s fascinating world of light, optics, and photonics through hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and real research insights.
The NIM Market Decisions Day brings together leading experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest research findings, trends, and practical insights on consumption, consumer behavior, and marketing.
Get custom-designed components and devices tailored for your research. The FAU’s Mechanics and Electronics Workshop offers a broad range of services: from 3D printing to automation of test benches.
From Prototype to Market Success – Showcase Your Innovation at iENA
iENA in Nuremberg is the world-renowned platform for inventors, startups, researchers, and companies to present innovations, find partners, and open up new markets.
Connect and explore cutting-edge ideas in innovation
Be part of the FAU Innovation Days, where you can engage with experts, share your innovative ideas, and explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future.
Dive into free studies from the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) that provide insights into consumer decisions and the impact of new technology, societal trends or the application of behavioral science – well-founded, up-to-date, and accessible to everyone.
Customized Patent and Commercialization Solutions for Your Needs
Secure and commercialize your innovation with expert IP support—from patent filing to market success. Tailored solutions for researchers and businesses.
From Material Discovery to Industrial Applications
The Profile Center New Materials & Processes at FAU focuses on developing innovative materials and advanced manufacturing techniques for future industrial and technological applications.
LZE Innovation offers scientific services that bridge academic research and industrial application, covering areas like early access evaluations, IoT development, and semiconductor technologies.
With a legacy of inventions that have transformed industries and improved lives, FAU Inventor Consulting and Patent Management offers the expertise and legal guidance to ensure your innovation reaches its full potential.
Submit your business plan or read deck – receive individual expert feedback, media attention and the chance to win prize money. Make new contacts and take the first step towards our investor network.
Discover and co-create innovations at JOSEPHS Innovationserlebniswelt, where new ideas and technologies are made tangible through interactive exhibitions and real-world testing.
From workshops to internships throughout Europe, the EELISA Digital Campus offers a wealth of opportunities. Discover them and apply directly from the platform!
LZE Innovation partners with companies to transform research-driven technologies into market-ready products, offering tailored support and strategic matchmaking.
Participation, Research, and Prototyping for a Sustainable Urban Future
Urban Lab empowers citizens, designers, and researchers to co-create greener, more livable urban spaces through experimental projects, participatory design, and hands-on prototyping.
The Profile Center Light.Matter.QuantumTechnologies at FAU explores the interaction between light and matter to enable breakthroughs in quantum technologies, photonics, and beyond.
The FAU Profile Center Medical Engineering advances interdisciplinary research in medical technology, combining engineering, medicine, and computer science to create next-generation healthcare solutions.
LZE Innovation provides start-ups with operational services, licensing expertise, and access to strategic networks to help them grow faster and more securely.
Pioneering 6G and Beyond through Collaboration and Innovation
6G-Valley in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region unites research, industry, and education to drive the development of next-generation mobile communication technologies.
From Challenge to Solution – Together with Your Users
JOSEPHS supports companies, research institutions, and public organizations in developing and validating user-centered innovations through customized workshops and consulting.
Discover the latest embedded system technologies – connect with the entire embedded community and experience the latest developments in the embedded systems industry.
The latest marketing knowledge. From academia to practice.
The NIM Marketing Intelligence Review is a magazine for managers and decision-makers who are interested in current marketing topics, new research findingsm and fresh marketing knowledge.
NUEDIGITAL connects tech enthusiasts, businesses, academia, and the creative industries through a vibrant festival of over 220 events focused on digital transformation and innovation.
Become part of the dynamic European startup ecosystem. Join Hackathons, Pitching Competitions, Workshops and innovation focused events. Start your entrepreneurial here!