Approach
From co-creation to new business
Building on the eight growth areas, the Innovation Circles create a concrete framework for cross-company collaboration.

As anchor partners, selected companies contribute a strategic future topic and jointly shape topic-specific innovation ecosystems together with startups and academia.
The Innovation Circles act as co-creation platforms where research, technology, and market needs are brought together in a targeted way. This enables focused collaborations that accelerate the transfer into application and strengthen the development of future-ready business models in Baden-Württemberg.
Value
How participating companies benefit

New revenue streams and cost savings through co-creation and venture partnerships

Faster innovation through external expertise

Visibility as an innovation leader

Establishing an efficient and future-ready innovation culture
Overview
The Innovation Circles at a glance
The following Innovation Circles already exist, more will follow.

Innovation framework
Eight growth areas for impactful innovation
The eight growth areas aerospace, bioeconomy, society, health, industry, mobility, and resources and security They consolidate key topics from the research and innovation strategies of the EU, Germany, and Baden-Württemberg. They address shared societal and economic challenges and create a clear framework for targeted innovation. As a structured innovation framework, the future fields connect industry, academia, and startups.
Contact us
Learn more about the innovation circles
Contact Philippe Rütti directly or use our general contact form.

Philippe Rütti
Head of Anchor Partnership








