KTUR
KTUR

The Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine network (KTUR²)

Make the Upper Rhine region an international innovation hub

The KTUR² network brings together Knowledge and Technology Transfer offices and academic research units in the Upper Rhine to stimulate innovation in the region.

KTUR² news and events

Work Priority 4 : CROSS-BORDER FUNDING

Strengthening Access to Funding – Interview on KTUR² Work Package 4

LabVisits – Dive into the heart of cross-border innovation! Work Priority 1 : R&D NEEDS

31/10/2025

LabVisits – Dive into the heart of cross-border innovation!

The LabVisits are a series of events organised by the KTUR², in collaboration with the Pillar Econom...
Stay connected to cross-border innovation! General

13/10/2025

Stay connected to cross-border innovation!

You want to stay up to date with the latest news from the KTUR² network, discover opportunities for ...
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KTUR's mission

12 universities, their research units and 3 key economic players are joining forces to create a solid bridge between the academic and business worlds in the cross-border Upper Rhine region, where Germany, France and Switzerland meet.

What does KTUR² want to achieve?

  • Unite scientific and industrial forces
  • Stimulate local economy
  • Strengthen the trinational network

Launched in September 2024, KTUR² is supported by the European Union.

The 4 work priorities of KTUR²

R&D NEEDS
#1

R&D NEEDS

TO ACCESS

innovation and technologies from research units.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
#2

CONTINUING EDUCATION

TO TRAIN

thanks to cross-border continuing education.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
#3

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TO FOSTER

the development of entrepreneurship and startups around the Upper Rhine.

CROSS-BORDER FUNDING
#4

CROSS-BORDER FUNDING

CONSOLIDATING

Upper Rhine innovation funding schemes.