Three Pillars. One Goal.

Academy, Research Development, and Knowledge Transfer – together, they form ISTE’s promise to companies: A holistic one-stop shop for innovation with impact

The future begins with knowledge. Our Academy helps companies recognize their own fields of action – and prepares employees for what’s to come. Whether it’s future skills, sustainability, AI or circular economy: We not only convey content but also open up new perspectives. Our formats are practical, directly applicable, and modularly combinable – from in-house workshops to certified training. This makes education the first step on the path to effective innovation and genuine transformation.

Good ideas need a strong foundation. With our research projects, we bring relevant partners on board – universities, tech partners, funding agencies. This creates robust consortia and innovations that don’t end on the drawing board. We help companies secure access to research funds, experiment with new technologies, and develop solutions that are sustainable from regulatory, economic, and societal perspectives. Research at ISTE is strategically conceived – and operationally relevant.

Knowledge alone is not enough. For innovation to be effective, it must penetrate the organization. That’s why we support companies in integrating new approaches into existing processes – through process optimization, digitalization, and organizational development. Our goal: Implement ideas in a way that shows impact in everyday life – not just in presentations. Whether as a sparring partner or implementation team: We ensure that change doesn’t get stuck in concepts, but arrives in reality.