Inspire, Empower, Engage
The ܽƵ promotes an open, diversified and vibrant environment for innovation and knowledge transfer. With a wide range of services, it helps to turn ideas into added value for society.
The aim is to motivate (inspire) students and researchers to translate their knowledge and ideas into practical applications, to provide them with concrete tools for implementation (empower) and to integrate them into a network of strong partners with whom they can take their ideas to the next level (engage).
The graphic shows the individual areas of these three principles and how the university implements them in detail.
Education & Training
The university offers a range of customized training and continuing education courses on research translation and entrepreneurship. Students and researchers can find out more under the following categories:
Advice & Coaching
In this section you will find various contact points that offer advice in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship. This allows you to clarify the questions which are currently relevant to you and your individual needs.
Funding & Competitions
Here you will find a selection of the most important funding opportunities for researchers and students at the university and the Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, in the Canton of Bern and at national level:
Know-how & Resources
The ܽƵ has issued directives and guidelines for the translation of knowledge into society. In addition, you will find important terminology and working templates on knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship here:
IP & Technology Transfer
The technology transfer office Unitectra supports university researchers in invention evaluation, protection and management of intellectual property and negotiation of licenses and research contracts with partners from the private and public sectors.
Infrastructure & Research Facilities
Access to the right infrastructure is key to developing innovation and to building a supportive and inspiring environment. This section lists room rental options, research infrastructure and a new creative space for workshops and interactive events.
Collaboration & Partnerships
The ܽƵ supports research collaborations and maintains contacts between academia and industry. Both direct collaborations and those within the framework of national or international funding programs are possible.
Networking & Community
Innovation is a "people business"! Together with like-minded individuals or in association with experienced institutions: Knowledge transfer works best in a strong team. This section contains an overview of relevant players and groups.
News & Events
You want to stay informed about the latest developments? Be inspired by inventions and startups at the ܽƵ or take part in an event? Then you've come to the right place!