Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISIAccompanying evaluation of the joint federal-state funding initiative 'Innovative Hochschule' to promote the research-based transfer of ideas, knowledge and technology at German universities (second funding round)
In order to promote the transfer of ideas, knowledge and technology at German universities, the 'Innovative Hochschule' funding initiative was adopted on 16 June 2016 by the heads of government of the federal and state governments in accordance with Article 91b (1) of the Basic Law. It is intended in particular to strengthen universities of applied sciences (UAS) as well as small and medium-sized universities in the area of research-based transfer of ideas, knowledge and technology, support the regional anchoring of universities and thus make a contribution to innovation in the economy and society. It thus takes a strategic and structural look at the 'third mission' of universities in the knowledge triangle of education, research and innovation. Universities should be enabled to further expand their role as innovation poles with regional and supra-regional impact. The transfer of research results from all scientific disciplines for the benefit of the economy and society as a whole is to be strengthened.
The accompanying evaluation will analyse the impact of the funding initiative and the success of the measures taken to implement it. While an external evaluation was already carried out during the first funding round, the second evaluation will look at the longer-term impact of the projects funded in the first funding round.