We provide strategic and operational planning of research programs and research projects.

• Strategy development: strategic goals, analysis of competitive environment, SWOT analysis, strategic initiatives, action points
• Operational planning: resources, milestones, deliveries, timelines, controlling, reporting

We analyze trends and developments in science and business, and make the results a basis for the planning of R & D programs and organizations that aim at economically valuable innovations.

• Strategic and economic evaluation of science and business developments/trends
• Due Dilligence processes

We advise on planning, building up or re-structuring of research organizations, in order to reach strategic goals in R & D.

• Analysis of resource and infrastructural needs, including personnel
• Adjustment to given framework conditions
• Proposal of organizational structures

We assist in securing the funding of research programs and projects.

• Identifying opportunities for external funding
• Application for external funding

We facilitate successful technology transfer.

• Identifying research results and technologies with relevance for the development of novel products and processes in industry
• Finding licensees and licensors
• Contract negotiations

We support and mediate the establishment and management of public-private partnerships and of cooperations between companies.

• Identifying mutually beneficial fields for cooperation
• Finding cooperation partners
• Contract negotiation
• Cooperation/project controlling

We work with start-up founders.

• Identifying research results or technologies with potential for foundation of start-ups
• Building foundation teams
• Development of business plans
• Finding partners
• Financing

We coach in professional career planning.

• Profiling of personal capabilities and interests
• Identifying career opportunities
• Support in job application
• Support in professional change processes
• Marketing of scientists