Innovation & Transfer

Scientific excellence meets real-world impact – driving innovation through cutting-edge materials research at IFW Dresden.

On a mission to empower Innovation & Transfer

Turning research into real-world impact – connect, innovate, and shape the future with IFW.

Our mission

At IFW Dresden, we turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact. As a Leibniz Institute, we are committed to transferring knowledge from lab to application – building strong bridges between science, industry, and society. Through our TechTransfer services, we support researchers and external partners alike: from idea development and IP strategy to start-up support and collaboration opportunities. Whether you're an innovator or a company seeking solutions – the best time to connect is now. Together, we transform knowledge into innovation and societal value.

Innovation @IFW From knowledge to impact. We support researchers and partners in turning ideas into innovation – through IP services, start-up support, and strategic collaborations. Let’s create value from science – together. [Explore our services] | [Contact TechTransfer Team]

2024


Research with Industry
0,8Mio €
Third party funding
14,7 Mio
held patents
67
journal articles
348

News

Stay up to date with events, new patents, spin-offs, success stories and calls for innovation.

Driving Innovation & Transfer with Purpose

From discovery to delivery – explore how we support researchers, companies, and founders at every step

Boost your idea – from potential to impact

Have an idea worth exploring? We help you validate, refine, and strengthen it – through coaching, proof-of-concept support, and expert guidance. Let’s shape your path from early-stage insight to real-world application.

Meet the Transfer Team

We’re here to support your journey – from idea to impact. Our team combines scientific insight with business know-how to guide researchers, founders, and partners through every step of the innovation process..

Your Tech-Transfer Support

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Head of Knowledge- and Technologytransfer

Dr. habil. Udo Krause
Tel. +49 351 4659 155
u.krause@ifw-dresden.de

Patents and IP

Dr. Uwe Siegel
Tel. +49 351 4659 424
u.siegel@ifw-dresden.de

Coordinator Validationprogram IQ@IFW

Falk Herrmann
Tel. +49 351 4659
f.herrmann@ifw-dresden.de

Get started

At IFW Dresden, we believe that knowledge creates value – for science, society, and the economy.

Whether you're a researcher with a groundbreaking idea, a company seeking innovation, or a startup ready to grow: We’re here to support your journey – from invention to impact.