The Steinbeis Europa Zentrum stands for over 30 years of experience in innovation consulting and research funding in Europe and beyond. With over 70 EU projects and around 600 partnerships every year, Steinbeis Europa Zentrum is well networked and brings its clients into international markets.

Companies, start-ups, universities, research institutions and cluster initiatives receive support with financing, EU applications, innovation management, market access, strategic partnerships and regional and social transformation.

Together with business development agencies, representatives of state ministries and the EU, the Steinbeis Europa Zentrum designs and organizes international congresses and information events, bringing together innovation players from the entire value chain.

In close cooperation with the European Commissioner of the Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism of the State of Baden-Württemberg, the Steinbeis Europa Zentrum provides impetus for innovation policy and links it with practice. The focus is on the promotion of regional and social innovation, sustainability and digitalization, with the aim of successfully positioning European regions and companies in a competitive environment.

The Steinbeis Europa Zentrum has been a partner in the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network since 2008, with around 600 partners in over 60 countries.

Competencies and services:

• Information on EU research and innovation funding

• Support with EU applications and project funding

• Advice on innovation management, IPR and knowledge management

• Search for strategic partnerships

• Project management

• Access to international markets and transnational technology transfer

• Support with regional and social transformation

• Organization of international congresses, conferences, information days

• Further training and qualification

• Advice on open innovation, gender & diversity, smart specialization