Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Bayern Innovativ GmbH

As a neutral institution of the Free State of Bavaria, Bayern Innovativ pools relevant expert knowledge especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, so they can successfully implement their innovations. Bayern Innovativ supports the innovation process as the heart and backbone of an open and sustainable ecosystem that is fit for the future. To make innovation possible, we connect people with a wide range of knowledge from industry, science, administration and politics. We manage, network and drive innovation projects — with a lot of experience and state-of-the-art methods. For our digital platforms and for connecting our clients, we are already making use of artificial intelligence today. Our vision is a Bavaria in which every viable idea becomes innovation. We turn Bavarian companies into the technological winners of tomorrow and strengthen Bavaria's business location sustainably.

Additive Coordination Office

Bavaria has emerged as a leading location in the field of additive manufacturing in recent years. A distinctive ecosystem exists that includes successful companies along the entire value chain as well as scientific institutes. Bayern Innovativ has already been intensively involved with additive manufacturing for years. For example, this technology is one of the focal points of the New Materials Cluster.

The "Additive Manufacturing Coordination Office" located at Bayern Innovativ acts as a hub to network all competence providers as well as newcomers in 3D printing and links activities around the future topic. The goal is to expand Bavaria's technology leadership. The coordinating body aims to enable small and medium-sized enterprises in particular to get started in additive manufacturing.

Main focus:

• Networking and exchange with stakeholders along the value chain
• Access to knowledge about technologies, processes and materials
• Central contact for activities in 3D printing
• Infomation about funding for collaborative projects
• Finding project partners and project initiation
• Enabling entry into additive manufacturing
• Increase visibility of bavarian competencies