INCUBATOR SMART SYSTEMS

Smart products for the future

The Smart Systems Incubator promotes the development of smart system solutions

They park cars autonomously and optimise production processes: Smart systems collect and analyse data, make predictions and intelligent decisions. They are a central component of Industry 4.0, which refers to the networking and digital exchange of data between machines and people in real time.

Would you like to know if your idea for a smart project has potential or how you can implement it? The Smart Systems Incubator at the Chair of Manufacturing Systems at Ruhr-Universität Bochum advises and guides you throughout the entire start-up process. The close collaboration with the RUB/IGM Centre of Cooperation guarantees real-world relevance and a holistic approach: the advisory process involves not only technical expertise, but also matters of work organisation and design.

Two people working with a production machine

learning and research factory

The incubator Smartsystems can rely on a unique infrastructure to advise and support the founders: The LPS learning and research factory of the RUB (LFF) in Bochum-Langendreer.

learning and research factory of the Ruhr University Bochum
THE LFF OFFERS EXTENSIVE EQUIPMENT:
  • Modern laboratories and measurement technology
  • Machine tools
  • IT infrastructure of a smart factory
  • Many demonstrators for production digitization
  • Industrial robots
  • Seminar rooms

 

Would you like to know if your idea for a smart project has potential or how you can implement it? The Smart Systems Incubator at the Chair of Manufacturing Systems at Ruhr-Universität Bochum advises and guides you throughout the entire start-up process. The close collaboration with the RUB/IGM Centre of Cooperation guarantees real-world relevance and a holistic approach: the advisory process involves not only technical expertise, but also matters of work organisation and design. 

 

OUR OFFER

SUPPORT

  • We help you to identify areas of application for new smart system solutions.
  • We accompany you to key events at home and abroad.
  • We provide holistic consultancy throughout the entire start-up process.

DEVELOPMENT

  • We provide an innovative technical infrastructure.
  • We support you in designing, implementing and evaluating test series.
  • We help you to develop and produce prototypes.

NETWORK

  • We help you identify market potential and develop the right business model.
  • We support you in certifying your ideas according to industry standards.
  • We put you in touch with companies and contacts in our network.
Two founders developing a prototype

Events

Your Research's Potential

What is the application potential of your own research? Find it out here.
Organizer
Young Entrepreneurs in Science
Format
Workshop
The workshop is held in English.
Date
05.05.2023
Begin
09:00 o'clock
End
14:30 o'clock
Location
Online
Room
Zoom
Target group
Scientists, Inquisite Minds, Inspired Minds
to the "Your Research's Potential" event information

INQUIRIES

Our team of interdisciplinary experts, together with the central WSC team, are at your side when you start your business.

 

CONTACT

Portrait Prof. Dr. Manfred Wannöffel
Prof. Dr. Manfred Wannöffel

Office of Cooperation Ruhr-University Bochum - Industrial Metal Union (IG Metall)

Portrait Dr. Christopher Prinz
Dr.-Ing. Christopher Prinz

Deputy Sub-project Manager

Portrait Prof. Dr. Bernd Kuhlenkötter
Prof. Dr. Bernd Kuhlenkötter

Sub-project Management

[Translate to English:] Lara Obereiner Portrait
Lara Obereiner

Start-up Coach, Project management

Portrait Gero Grabow
Gero Grabow

Start-up Coach

Clean solutions for the environment
Clean solutions for the environment
Stuff for progress
Stuff for progress
Definitely a good idea
Definitely a good idea
More quality of life through innovation
More quality of life through innovation