Research Development

Research at ISTE is not an island. It is part of an integrated solution for companies that want to actively shape change. We combine scientific depth with entrepreneurial pragmatism – and thus turn ideas into tangible innovations.

Our focus is on technologies that combine sustainability, digitalisation and competitiveness. Together with universities, companies and public partners, we develop application-oriented solutions, secure research funding and support projects up to their realisation.

We are thinking research further: strategically, interdisciplinary, connectable. And, above all, in such a way that it does not result in concepts, but in concrete changes.

Our Research Development services

In short:
We make innovation possible – with structure, funding, team strength and implementation expertise.
So that research does not become an end in itself, but a real lever for the future.

Research funding project development

  • Scouting of suitable funding programmes (e.g. EU, BMBF, Interreg)
  • Development and management of interdisciplinary project teams 
  • Support with applications, consortium management and project management 

Technology and prototype development

  • Development of applications in AI, robotics, sensor technology, digitalisation 
  • Sustainable production, eco-design and circular strategies (Re-X)  
  • Development and testing of market-oriented demonstrators and use cases

Test before Invest

  • Technology tests in neutral infrastructure 
  • Process validation profitability analyses  
  • Access to living labs, research lines and training systems  

Transfer-orientated research

  • Market analyses, realisation potential and IP-strategies
  • Support with the transition to business models and processes 
  • Integration into existing value chains  

Cross-Sector-Innovation

  • Building bridges between industry, science and the public sector  
  • Regional, national and international project landscapes  
  • Solutions for manufacturing companies, SMEs and the public sector 

Our Competencies

  • Many years of experience in funded research technology transfer  
  • Agile project teams with interdisciplinary expertise  
  • Excellent partner networks from science, business and politics 
  • In-depth expertise in sustainability, digitalisation and industrial innovation  

Research projects

AI-Pilot

Promoting digital education and innovation in rural areas, strengthening the regional economy, sustainable digital infrastructure

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