Comprehensive and well-founded knowledge is the foundation for successful innovation management.This encompasses:
- Technological knowledge: Understanding of the technologies involved and possessing industry expertise.
- Method knowledge: Applying innovation methods from the initial idea to the marketable product.
- Funding: Awareness of financial funding opportunities and the ability to formulate effective funding applications.
- Intellectual property: Protecting your own intellectual property and managing third-party intellectual property legally.
The technology and innovation experts at the Hightech Zentrum Aargau serve as sparring partners, mediators, supporters, moderators, and mentors for all these tasks.
Digitalization as a Cross-Cutting Issue
The economy is in the midst of a global transformation - digitalization. The Hightech Zentrum Aargau has recognized digitalization and Industry 4.0 as critical cross-cutting tasks and offers a neutral point of contact for SMEs across all sectors. Here, you will receive an independent assessment of your situation, along with guidance and support for taking the first steps toward implementation.
Our services include:
Providing active information and education to companies through an initial consultation.
Offering individual advice and support during the implementation of initial projects, leading up to a comprehensive digitalization strategy.
Connecting companies and institutions by maintaining a robust national and international network.
Organizing topic-specific events to foster knowledge exchange.
Digitalization is also a significant focus within the thematic areas of the Hightech Zentrum Aargau.
Learn more about our focus areas:
ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES & RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Skillfully Applying Technologies
Global technological knowledge is expanding rapidly. Our experts analyze innovation projects, propose solutions, and identify specialized research partners with the required technological knowledge, methodological expertise, and infrastructure. This is how we support SMEs in Aargau in executing successful research projects.
Achieving Success with the Right Strategy
Our technology and innovation experts skillfully navigate the vast array of working models and methods, both digital and analog. By applying the right approach, we identify the most suitable processes and the most efficient path forward. Together, we’ll define the best method for your innovation project.
Expanding knowledge and using it effectively
No one understands the industry-specific conditions better than you. However, if your company aims to enter a new market, a well-prepared business plan is essential. With the support of the Hightech Zentrum Aargau, we will develop this plan together. A detailed plan and model are crucial for securing funding and connecting with the right contacts in business and research. Throughout this process, a technology and innovation expert will be by your side, helping you drive your innovation project forward.
The patent search: Exploring the world's largest technical literature collection
Every company possesses intellectual property that forms part of its valuable assets and must be carefully developed, managed, and protected. Our technology and innovation experts provide guidance on the different classes of protection and how they function.
For the most crucial protection class - the invention patent - the Hightech Zentrum Aargau offers a specialized, assisted patent search at the IPI, facilitated by our experts from preparation to application. Additionally, we provide company-specific workshops for further insights or to help develop a comprehensive IP strategy.
Your project
We advise and support you throughout your innovation project - from the initial idea and feasibility studies to the finished product and its market launch.Whether you are a small, medium-sized or large company, we are here for businesses in Aargau across all sectors. Let us help you succeed!
