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Innovation and start-ups

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Innovation and start-ups

Innovation is our passion.

Innovation is our passion. Our drive and enthusiasm for new ideas has brought us to where we are today, a clear leader in the field, ranked number 1 in Germany and number 2 in Europe for innovation in the Reuters Top 100, 2019.

  • Summer at the FAU Shop: Flip-flops and more

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    Finally, summer! The FAU Shop offers a variety of cool products for hot summer days – many in collaboration with FAU partner adidas. With the flip-flops, the large beach towel, and the lightweight sports tote bag, you'll be perfectly equipped for warm days at the university, by the lake, or on a weekend trip. All products are available at fau-shop.de.

  • Series of workshops for start-ups

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    The Digital Tech Academy at FAU is offering a series of workshops to prepare students with a business idea for launching a start-up. The workshops are free of charge for all students at FAU, in EELISA and in the Existency network.

  • Boosting your Start-up to the Next Level

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    At the EELISA Next Level Pitch and Networking Event on Friday, 22 March 2024, 15 start-ups from seven different EELISA partner universities from six countries faced challenging questions from a jury of five investors.

  • Who is … Prof. Maria Rentetzi?

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    Prof. Dr. Maria Rentetzi has been holding the new "Chair of Science, Technology and Gender Studies" at FAU since 2021. For her research, the physicist and historian focuses on the intersection of science and technology, the history of science, the history of diplomacy, political science and international relations.

  • Bavarian Digital Award: Vote now for FAU entrepreneur!

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    This year, the Bavarian Digital Award is focusing on ‘digital participation’, and FAU entrepreneur Sagithjan Surendra has been nominated for his NGO Aelius Förderwerk, which provides digital assistance to disadvantaged young people.

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