‘Our aim is to develop customised, solution-oriented partnerships between companies, i.e. business and science. Together, we want to strengthen innovation in the region and network interested companies with science in a way that is open to all topics and technologies.’
Ute John-Unterburger,
Managing Director Open Regional Campus, OTH Regensburg
The Open Regional Campus was jointly launched by the Kelheim District Economic Development Agency and OTH Regensburg. The kick-off event took place in May 2024 at the Kelheim District Office. 15 companies attended, exchanged ideas and held initial cooperation talks. In addition, research professors from OTH Regensburg presented their high-tech projects in short keynote speeches.
‘ORCA gives us the opportunity to intensify and promote business development for regional companies. We create a close knowledge and technology transfer between OTH Regensburg and our region. For example, participating companies can be networked with researching professors, students and future graduates. We also create the fundamental opportunity for companies to acquire funding.’
District Administrator Martin Neumeyer
"With the Open Regional Campus, we are creating an entirely new format that makes the diverse expertise of our university tangible for the region. By bringing research from our laboratories together with the innovative strength of regional companies in a collaborative network, we aim to develop new technologies and products while fostering knowledge transfer between business, science, and society."
Prof. Dr. Oliver Steffens
Vice President for Research and International Affairs, OTH Regensburg
For Managing Director Ute John-Unterburger, the primary focus is now on close exchange and networking within OTH Regensburg, the region, and with locally based companies. Another event regarding the next steps is planned for June this year, with further details to follow shortly.
Interested entrepreneurs can contact Ute John-Unterburger at any time for more information about the project and participation:
Phone: 0941 943-70375
Email: ute.johnunterburger(at)oth-regensburg.de
Further information and background on the Open Regional Campus can also be found at: www.landkreis-kelheim.de/campus.
