Meet the Team

Whether you're just starting out or already shaping a project, our Innovation Management team is here to help you turn research into real-world solutions. We’ll connect you with the right partners, guide you to funding opportunities, and support you every step of the way as you bring your innovation to life.

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Innovation Management

First consultation, general support, connecting you with experts

Our innovation managers are your first point of contact, providing individual guidance toward the right next steps. And because each institute has its own dedicated innovation manager, you'll receive support tailored to your specific needs and context.

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If the responsible person is unavailable or unclear, simply write to innovation@fz-juelich.de. We’ll make sure your message gets to the right person.

I'm looking for an Innovation Manager for a specific research field

Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons (ER-C)
Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS)
Institute of Bio- and Geosciences (IBG)
Institute of Biological Information Processing (IBI)
Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE)
Institute of Energy Technologies (IET)
Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management (IFN)
Institute of Energy Materials and Devices (IMD)
Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW)
Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine (INM)
Institute of Technology and Engineering (ITE)
Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS)
Jülich Supercomputing Centre
Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI)

Business Developers

Business models, market potential

Our Business Developers help you develop business models and strategies by assessing market potential.

Business Relations

Strategic partnerships, industry relations

We connect businesses and industry with the scientific expertise at FZ Jülich. Our team builds strategic partnerships, supports long-term cooperation, and helps turn shared challenges into joint solutions. We offer formats such as on-campus industry visits and co-creation workshops with researchers – creating space for dialogue, innovation, and impact.

Explore our business collaboration opportunities

Innovation Education

Trainings, workshops, and programs on innovation & transfer

Understanding transfer, entrepreneurship, and innovation is key. Our Innovation Education experts offer tailored trainings to prepare you for the journey from research to application.

Explore our trainings and workshops

Marketing & Communication

Visibility for innovations, science communication, storytelling

Innovations need visibility. We help showcase your transfer projects – through publications, events, and social media.

Last Modified: 18.07.2025