Steinbeis 2i GmbH

• Sharpening innovation management – with the right strategies and partners
• Your path to EU funding – with a strong partner to support your application
• Spreading innovation internationally – through access to new markets
• Regional and social transformation – harnessing Europe’s opportunities
• Driving innovation policy – with our EU-wide expertise
• Planning events and providing training – networking at events and getting ready for innovation

Steinbeis 2i GmbH was founded in 2016 with offices in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. Steinbeis 2i is part of the Steinbeis Europa Zentrum umbrella brand and is committed to the themes of innovation and internationalisation.

Steinbeis Europa Zentrum and Steinbeis 2i are partners in the European Commission’s Enterprise Europe Network, which comprises around 600 partners in over 60 countries. The network’s aim is to support businesses with all matters relating to Europe, innovation, research and technology transfer, as well as to promote the use of the results of European research. Steinbeis 2i acts as a partner in the Baden-Württemberg consortium in cooperation with Handwerk International, bw-i, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and six Chambers of Industry and Commerce.

You can find out more about the projects and activities carried out by the Steinbeis Europa Zentrum in the latest annual report.

• EU Research and Innovation Funding
• Advice on project applications and funding
• Advice on innovation management and internationalisation
• Project implementation, project management and communication
• Digitalisation & Industry 4.0
• Climate, Energy & Mobility
• Agriculture, Bioeconomy & Environment
• Health
• Culture, Creativity & Inclusion
• Transformation within and alongside society

Steinbeis Transfer Magazine

• Hydrogen compression as a key technology for sustainable mobility (Transfer 1/2026)
  Steinbeis Europa Zentrum highlights the potential of the technology
  
  In this project report, Dr. Anthony Salingre highlights the COSMHYC project series, which advanced thermochemical metal hydride hydrogen compressors from prototype development to real-world deployment at hydrogen refueling stations. Supported by the Steinbeis Europa Zentrum, strategic communication strengthened technology acceptance, while EIFHYTEC demonstrated the market potential, efficiency, and reliability of hydrogen compression for sustainable mobility.
• How Digital Twins make Energy Consumption more intelligent (Transfer 3/2025)
  Industrial Responsibility in the Age of the Energy Transition
• Innovation, cooperation and funding – the keys to a competitive business (Transfer 1/2025)
  An interview with Steinbeis expert Professor h. c. Dr. Jonathan Loeffler
• Local residents take the energy transition into their own hands (Transfer 1/2025)
  Steinbeis experts support the establishment of an energy cooperative on the island of Borkum.
• A circular economy for rare earth magnets (Transfer 3/2024)
  The partners in the EU project REEsilience are developing pre-processing technology for hard disk drives, loudspeakers and electric motors
• Going circular! (Transfer Online/2024)
  Baden-Württemberg enterprises obtain funding to implement circular economy projects
• Digital applications in healthcare (Transfer 2/2024)
  Steinbeis Europa Zentrum is supporting the development of smart health tools
• Moving towards a circular economy in manufacturing industry (Transfer 2/2024)
  Steinbeis experts and European partners implement innovations for welding systems
• Promoting Innovation Ecosystems (Transfer 3/2023)
  Steinbeis experts support SMEs from Baden-Wuerttemberg in implementing the EU’s Digital and Innovation Strategy
• Mittelstand Pioneers – Success Fueled by Value Creating Collaboration (Transfer 2/2023)
  Turning the spotlight on sustainability
• A Helping Hand for SMEs: EU Innovation Funding Programmes (Transfer 1/2023)
  Steinbeis experts provide help on finding the right funding
• EU4HEALTH: A Vision of a Healthier Europe (Transfer Online/2023)
  Team at Steinbeis Europa Zentrum provides support with submitting proposals and managing projects
• Daring to Take Risks! (Transfer 3/2022)
  Minimizing the risk of innovation projects with EU funding
• Successful Events and What’s Important to Create a Lasting Impression (Transfer 3/2022)
  Inspiration from the event team at Steinbeis Europa Zentrum
• Tailor-Made Competency Acquisition for the Factory of the Future (Transfer 2/2022)
  An interview with Sabine Hafner-Zimmermann, Senior Project Manager at Steinbeis Europa Zentrum and partner of the EU FIT4FoF project
• The Balancing Act Between Giving and Taking – Success Within Networks (Transfer 1/2022)
  Steinbeis experts offer ideas and inspiration on leveraging and making the best of the potential offered by networks
• A Network for More Innovation and Internationalisation (Transfer 1/2022)
  Steinbeis Europa Zentrum supports SMEs in its role as a member of the Enterprise Europe Network
• The innocheck-bw Initiative – Which EU Funding Options are Best for my Project? (Transfer 1/2022)
  Website set up by Steinbeis Europa Zentrum offers funding advice for SMEs
• “We’d like to offer SMEs the opportunity to introduce AI to actual applications” (Transfer 3/2021)
  An interview with Alexandra Fezer and Stefano Sbarbati from Steinbeis Europa Zentrum
• “It’s About Making the Next Step” (Transfer 2/2021)
  An interview with Dr.-Ing. Petra Pu¨chner and Dr. Jonathan Loeffler, Entrepreneurs at Steinbeis Europa Zentrum
• NetworkNature: Connecting Experts for Climate Protection and Sustainability (Transfer 1/2021)
  Steinbeis offers platform for exchanging views on nature-based solutions, projects, and best practice
• “Building trust will be crucial” (Transfer 1/2021)
  An interview with Dr. Marie-Eve Reinert, senior project manager at Steinbeis 2i
• Recovery of Ecological Nutrition from Agriculture (Transfer 1/2021)
  Steinbeis experts contribute to the circular bioeconomy
• InConnect: How an Index Can Showcase the Benefits of Collaboration (Transfer 1/2021)
  Steinbeis cooperation index analyzes the potential offered by partnerships
• The Potential Offered by Second-Chance Entrepreneurship (Transfer 3/2020)
  Steinbeis expert Samantha Michaux talks about the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurial re-starts
• “Customers should not notice any differences in organoleptic or visual terms” (Transfer 3/2020)
  An interview with Hartmut Welck, senior project manager at Steinbeis 2i
• The Packaging of the Future – Don’t Throw It in the Trash Can: Eat It! (Transfer 3/2020)
  Steinbeis experts launch ZIM network project looking into edible food coatings
• Become an Innovation Champion! (Transfer 1/2020)
  Baden-Wuerttemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, and Housing offers free concept checks to SMEs and startups
• Hydrogen fuel cells will power the future of E-Mobility (Transfer 1/2020)
  Steinbeis 2i supports project partners optimize automotive fuel cell systems
• Honorary professorship for supporter of the Danube region (Transfer 3/2019)
  The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania bestows honor upon Dr. Jonathan Loeffler
• Success depends on the strategy (Transfer 3/2019)
  Innovation strategies for SMEs
• Smart anything everywhere – digitalization for everyone (Transfer 2/2019)
  Digital innovation hubs: a key ingredient of digital transformation
• Inconnect: innovation requires collaboration! (Transfer 2/2019)
  Steinbeis cooperation index analyzes the potential offered by partnerships
• STUNNING: Promoting Corporate Renovation in Europe (Transfer 2/2019)
  Steinbeis 2i is working as a partner to the EU platform for energy-efficient renovation technology and business models
• SENET: Good for Health (Transfer 2/2019)
  Steinbeis 2i GmbH coordinates an EU-funded project aimed at strengthening the collaboration between Europe and China in the field of health
• The role played by smart cities as innovation hubs for cities and regions (Transfer 1/2019)
  Steinbeis experts create Innovation processes for EU projects
• Meet me at MeDiWa: Shaping Digital Transformation in the World of Media (Transfer 1/2019)
  A look back at the 2018 Network Event
• DeepTech4Good: Start-ups Coming to the Fore (Transfer 1/2019)
  Steinbeis 2i remains important partner of European Union accelerator program
• Photonic FabLabs – The Next Digital Technology Revolution (Transfer 4/2018)
  Steinbeis acts as partner in an EU project called PHABLABS 4.0
• “The challenge lies in the complexity of different expectations and goals” (Transfer 4/2018)
  An interview with Hartmut Welck and Matthieu Grosjean, experts in international innovation management at Steinbeis 2i GmbH (S2i)
• 10 Years Enterprise Europe Network (Transfer 3/2018)
  Steinbeis 2i GmbH remains an important member of the European Commission network
• “The process of transfer between companies opens the door to something new” (Transfer 3/2018)
  An interview with Dr. Jonathan Loeffler, CEO of Steinbeis 2i GmbH
• In Good Shape for EU Applications and Project Management (Transfer 3/2018)
  S2i offers training to SMEs and research institutions
• Sustainable Fish Farming and Innovative Wastewater Recovery at Lake Victoria (Transfer 3/2018)
  Steinbeis is partner in the EU project VicInAqua, which supports knowledge transfer between Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Europe
• Digitalization Entails Change! (Transfer 3/2018)
  Steinbeis experts organize a Network event on the role played by the media in digital transformation Digitalization is fundamentally changing the world of work
• Innovation in the Craft Industry – Locally and Internationally (Transfer 2/2018)
  Steinbeis 2i GmbH provides advice on going international and innovation management
• Minimizing Risk with IMMODGEL and PANBioRA (Transfer 2/2018)
  New research findings on the prevention of immune responses after the fitting of implants and assessing the risk posed by biomaterials
• Minimizing Risk with IMMODGEL and PANBioRA (Transfer 2/2018)
  New research findings on the prevention of immune responses after the fitting of implants and assessing the risk posed by biomaterials
• The 2017 German Raw Material Efficiency Award Goes to REProMag (Transfer 1/2018)
  Steinbeis 2i acted as partner to the EU project
• Cyber-Physical Systems – A Driver of Digital Transformation in European Business (Transfer 4/2017)
  Steinbeis experts and Hahn-Schickard help SMEs gain access to digital technology
• Research Spotlight: MinWaterCSP: Reducing the Water Consumption in Concentrated Solar Power plants (Transfer 4/2017)
  Steinbeis 2i acts as partner in EU project
• The Journey to New Key Enabling Technologies (Transfer 4/2017)
  The SEZ is working as a partner on two EU projects: NUCLEI and KETGATE
• Editorial (Transfer 3/2017)
  
• Heterogeneity: A Driver of Innovation (Transfer 3/2017)
  Equal opportunities in the energy technology sector
• Research Spotlight: Innovative Compression Technology for Efficient Hydrogen Vehicles (Transfer 3/2017)
  Steinbeis experts join EU COSMHYC project
• Research Spotlight: An Innovative Business Model for Intelligent Traffic Systems (Transfer 3/2017)
  Steinbeis assesses obstacles and enablers of new systems as part of EU NEWBITS project
• Innovating Differently – New Angles on Technology Transfer (Transfer 3/2017)
  A look back at a kick-off Steinbeis event at the State Gallery in Stuttgart
• Using Implants Without Side Effects (Transfer 2/2017)
  Forschungs-Team im EU-Projekt IMMODGEL entwickelt innovative hydrogelbasierte Systeme
• Inspired by Photonics (Transfer 2/2017)
  EU PHABLABS 4.0 project inspires the next generation
• Open Innovation Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Transfer 2/2017)
  Collaboration helps accelerate Innovation
• Editorial (Transfer 2/2017)
  
• eHealthHub: Market Positioning (Transfer 1/2017)
  Steinbeis 2i supports eHealth SMEs

Steinbeis-Edition

• Roth, Clementine (2026): "Supporting digital, green and creative transformation in regions (Non-Print)" A practical guideline
• Hafner-Zimmermann, Sabine; O'Donovan, Laura; Vestergaard, Anders (2023): "Preparing for future skills needs in European manufacturing industry (Non-Print)"
• Hafner-Zimmermann, Sabine; O'Donovan, Laura; Vestergaard, Anders (2023): "Preparing for future skills needs in European manufacturing industry"
• Hochberg, Katrin (Hrsg.); Mészarós, Anna (Hrsg.); Roth, Clementine; Szenttási, Tamás (Hrsg.) (2023): "Social Impact Investment Community Strategy for the Danube region (Non-Print)" 20 recommendations to boost social entrepreneurs and impact investors
• Blakemore, Faith Mary Louise; Walter, Jan-Timo (2023): "Investing for Innovation in Africa" A review of the African innovation landscape and its key actors
• Blakemore, Faith Mary Louise; Walter, Jan-Timo (2022): "Investing for Innovation in Africa (Non-Print)" A review of the African innovation landscape and its key actors
• Haering, Paul (2021): "INN-BALANCE Guidebook (Non-Print)" Improvement of Balance of Plant Components for PEM based automotive fuel cell systems
• Haering, Paul (2021): "INN-BALANCE Guidebook" Improvement of Balance of Plant Components for PEM based automotive fuel cell systems
• Bahr, Valerie; Kalbarczyk, Piotr; Kesten Erhart, Dilay (2019): "CITyFiED Innovation Management Guide (Non-Print)" A case study on the exploitation of smart city solutions in the European Smart Cities and Communities Project CITyFiED (Replicable and Innovative Future Efficient Districts and Cities)
• Bahr, Valerie; Kalbarczyk, Piotr; Kesten Erhart, Dilay (2019): "CITyFiED Innovation Management Guide" A case study on the exploitation of smart city solutions in the European Smart Cities and Communities Project CITyFiED (Replicable and Innovative Future Efficient Districts and Cities)
• Reimann, Meike; Thompson, Haydn (2018): "Platforms4CPS (Non-Print)" Key Outcomes and Recommendations
• Reimann, Meike; Thompson, Haydn (2018): "Platforms4CPS" Key Outcomes and Recommendations
• Burkhardt, Carlo; OBE Ohnmacht & Baumgärtner GmbH & Co. KG (2018): "REProMag - Resource Efficient Production of Magnets" Manufacturing processes for complex structures and geometries of magnets with efficient use of material - closing the gap between technology and market
• Link, Tabea; Michaux, Samantha (2018): "10 Tools to Enable the Innovation Potential of High-Tech Photonics SMEs (Non-Print)" A guide for cluster managers and business developers to support technological innovation
• Bergmann, Franziska; Herrmann, Eduardo Manuel; Steinbeis 2i GmbH (Hrsg.) (2018): "Understanding the Chinese STI landscape in the context of EU-China innovation cooperation" ENRICH - European Network of Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs, China
• Link, Tabea; Michaux, Samantha (2018): "10 Tools to Enable the Innovation Potential of High-Tech Photonics SMEs" A guide for cluster managers and business developers to support technological innovation
• Fischer, Heike (Hrsg.); Püchner, Petra (Hrsg.); Schmidt, Aline (Hrsg.) (2017): "Open Innovation (Non-Print)" Strategic approaches for small and medium-sized enterprises
• Püchner, Petra (Hrsg.); Wittkopp, Beate (Hrsg.) (2017): "Die andere Sicht auf das Innovieren" Frauen im Technologietransfer
• Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnology of the National Research Council (Hrsg.); Steinbeis 2i GmbH (Hrsg.); Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum (Hrsg.) (2017): "Towards Best Practice in Photonics Outreach for Young People"
• Opticsvalley (Hrsg.); Steinbeis 2i GmbH (Hrsg.); Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum (Hrsg.) (2017): "Towards Best Practice in Photonics Outreach for Entrepreneurs"
• Photonics Austria (Hrsg.); Steinbeis 2i GmbH (Hrsg.); Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum (Hrsg.) (2017): "Towards Best Practice in Photonics Outreach for General Public"
• Hafner-Zimmermann, Sabine; de C. Henshaw, Michael J. (2017): "The future of trans-Atlantic collaboration in modelling and simulation of Cyber-Physical Systems" A Strategic Research Agenda for Collaboration
• Hafner-Zimmermann, Sabine; de C. Henshaw, Michael J. (2017): "The future of trans-Atlantic collaboration in modelling and simulation of Cyber-Physical Systems (Non-Print)" A Strategic Research Agenda for Collaboration
• Reimann, Meike; Rückriegel, Carsten (2017): "Road2CPS (Non-Print)" Priorities and Recommendations for Research and Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems
• Reimann, Meike; Rückriegel, Carsten (2017): "Road2CPS" Priorities and Recommendations for Research and Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems
• Gohla, Robert; Roth, Jens-Jochen (2012): "POSMETRANS" POlicy measures for innovation in TRANSport sector with special focus on Small and Medium sized Enterprises - factors and recommendations for success and sustainability
• Loeffler, Jonathan; Salingre, Anthony (2012): "Photonics in Information & Communication Technologies" A Technology Roadmap for SMEs on new photonic devices and materials
• Loeffler, Jonathan; Salingre, Anthony; Strand, Jouko (2012): "Photonics in Health & Well-being" A Technology Roadmap for SMEs on new photonic devices and materials
• Loeffler, Jonathan; Salingre, Anthony; Vitale, David; Lojkowski, Witold; Yatsunenko, Sergey (2012): "Photonics in Environment & Energy" A Technology Roadmap for SMEs on new photonic devices and materials
• Loeffler, Jonathan; Salingre, Anthony; Ferrando-Guarrido, Isabel; Kalinowski, Dirk (2012): "Photonics in Safety & Security" A Technology Roadmap for SMEs on new photonic devices and materials
• Mc Nerney, Oonagh; Stachowicz, Anna; Czuprynski, Piotr; Philpott, Elly; Kolman, David; Martin, Daniel; Herrmann, Eduardo Manuel (2010): "Leitfaden zur erfolgreichen Nutzung und Verbreitung von Forschungsergebnissen" Make European research work for your company... for busy professionals

Videos

• 3 questions for Beate Wittkopp and Hanna Schäfer (German version) (2022)
  Beate Wittkopp and Hanna Schäfer describe networks as a key prerequisite for successful projects: a diversity of perspectives, skills and experiences fosters innovation and problem-solving. Crucial factors include a balance between giving and taking, interaction on an equal footing, and transparency regarding existing capabilities. This provides effective, sustainable and scalable support for the transfer of entrepreneurial knowledge.