The „Innovation Journey – From Student Idea to Industrial Impact” event explores how students’ ideas and collaboration between universities and industry can lead to technological solutions. The program covers idea development, mentoring, access to technology, and research and career opportunities.
Klaus Konrad, from FAU’s entrepreneurship program, discusses the support provided to students in developing their ideas and moving from concept to implementation. Martin Koczmann, coordinator of the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge, offers an industry perspective on collaboration with universities and student projects.
Suavi Yildirim, from FAU’s NextCycle team, presents the experience behind the award-winning project at the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge 2025: „BatteryTwin XR,” a digital twin integrated with Siemens technologies for a sustainable life cycle of electric vehicle batteries.
Details
- Organizer
- Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) and Siemens RIE Erlangen-Nuremberg, as part of the FAU Innovation Days.
- Activity Schedule
- October 27, 2026, 10:00–11:00 a.m., as specified by the organizer.
- Location and Format
- Online; session in English.
- Public
- Undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, industry partners, and individuals interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.