Institute for Sustainability Technology and Education
Institute for Sustainability Technology and Education
Promotion of sustainable research and development
Welcome to the Institute for Sustainability Technology and Education (iste), a place dedicated to promoting sustainable research and development to enhance sustainability and social change. Discover our commitment in areas such as the circular economy, sustainable resource use, rural development, education, and "AI for Good".
About us
Our commitment to sustainability and education
The Institute for Sustainability Technology and Education (iste) is committed to sustainable research and development to bring about positive changes in society. Our focus is on promoting education, particularly through the creation of a Sustainability Academy and the use of digitalization to support our activities.
Experts from various industries
Our scientists and experts have many years of experience in research and development.
30+
Research Projects
200+
Courses and Presentations
150+
Publications & Invention Disclosures
Sustainable Research
Our research projects address important topics such as the circular economy and sustainable resource use to develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
Education for all
We are committed to education through the creation of a Sustainability Academy, which imparts knowledge and skills in the field of sustainability, thereby exerting a positive influence on society.
Sustainability Academy
With us, you will learn sustainability in practice through real-world labs and blueprints.
Aware Employees
- Sustainability Concepts
- ESG Reporting
- Circular Economy
- CO2 Accounting
- Legal Aspects
- Innovations
Sustainability Ambassadors
- Material Flow Management
- Carbon Footprint Measurements
- Sustainability &Digitalization
- Supply Chain Management
- Train-the-Trainer
- Reporting Guidelines
Digital Formats and Content
- Scientifically based learning content
- Video courses also available as a learning platform
- Curated knowledge from our experts
Real-World Labs & Co-Creation
- Utilization of the laboratory infrastructure of our partner universities
- Experiencing sustainability in various industries
- Workshops for co-creation in labs and future workshops
Research and Development for Sustainability
Applied research focused on specific problem-solving
Artificial Intelligence
- Local Language Models
- AI-on-Device
- Time Series Data Analysis
- Knowledge Bases
Circular Economy
- Remanufacturing
- Process Planning
- Product Analysis
- Optimization
Cyber-Physical Systems
- Internet of Things
- Digital Contracts
- Zero-Trust Architectures
- Edge AI Board Development
- Sensor Systems
Industrial Robotics
- Automation
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Workspace Optimization
- Safety Concepts
- Cognitive Assistance
Consulting & Sales Marketing
Prototype Development and Design
Development of Sensor Prototypes
Development of sensor prototypes for industrial applications
Digitalization: Data Analysis & AI
Design and development of prototypes for platform solutions, development of AI prototypes for businesses and municipalities
Sales Marketing
We help businesses achieve long-term success through sustainable sales and marketing strategies.
Environmentally Friendly Production & Circular Economy
Test before Invest: Testing concepts of circular economy and environmentally friendly production using prototypes.
Social Change
Our commitment to "AI for Good" aims to harness artificial intelligence for the benefit of society and develop innovative solutions to pressing societal challenges.
Rural Development
We are committed to the sustainable development of rural communities by promoting innovative approaches and technologies to improve their quality of life and economic prospects.
Labs & Test before Invest
of our partner universities
Environmentally friendly production & remanufacturing
Automation of product disassembly for industrial processes
AI Lab
Development of AI prototypes for specific applications in industry and business
Sensor Lab
Investigation of sensor circuits and methods in the laboratory and development of prototypes
Robotics Lab
Testing processes on various robots and automating complex tasks such as quality inspection.
Digitalization of rural areas and municipalities
Improving quality of life, work, and residence in rural areas
Digitalization
We implement web services and assist with planning.
Digital Marketplaces
We assist in implementing digital marketplaces to pilot new ideas in the regions.
Digital Contracts
We implement services based on digital contracts that can be defined using natural language.
Research & Consulting
We assist in project conceptualization and undertake accompanying research.
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