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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

Lab Visit at ICAM

Spotlight

R&D

Lab Visit at ICAM

Venture Dates Funding

25/06/2025

Venture Dates

For entrepreneurs and investors

Investor Speed Dating: Hot Startups. Cool Matches.
KTUR Venture Dates takes place on June 25 at 42kaiserslautern, connecting founders, investors and innovation lovers for bold ideas, real conversations and powerful partnerships.

– Exclusive startup-investor speed dating
– Live pitch competition with public voting
– Networking with founders and investors

Startup applications must be submitted by May 15, 2025.

Launch of the KTUR² project General

10/06/2025

Launch of the KTUR² project

May 20, 2025 The launch of the KTUR² project took place on May 20, 2025 at the 360 Grand-Est trade f...
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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.