Open Regional Campus (ORCa)

The Open Regional Campus (ORCa) is aimed at decision-makers in companies who are setting the course for tomorrow today: Shaping transformation, driving innovation, qualifying employees and remaining regionally competitive.

As a joint initiative of OTH Regensburg and the district of Kelheim, ORCa offers direct, practical access to scientific expertise, technological resources and qualified talent. ORCa is not an abstract university project, but a reliable partner for concrete entrepreneurial decisions.

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Science as a strategic resource - added value for your company

ORCa brings companies and applied science directly together. The focus is on concrete practical challenges - not theoretical concepts.

ORCa is:

Anetwork platform that connects companies with suitable partners and experts,
a translator that translates scientific expertise into realisable solutions for day-to-day business,
A catalyst for innovation, transformation and growth,
partner for management and executives.

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Services for your company

ORCa acts as a central access point for companies to the entire range of services offered by OTH Regensburg. Benefit from not having to search for competences, institutes or funding logics yourself - ORCa takes over the structured mediation, coordination and support.

OTH Regensburg has an exceptionally broad research and transfer landscape.
- ORCA makes this structure usable for companies - in the fields of:
- Artificial intelligence, data analysis, robotics and simulation
- Materials, production, lightweight construction and additive manufacturing
- Energy, hydrogen and resource efficiency
- Health, medical technology and digital care
- Sustainable construction, infrastructure and mobility
ORCA supports collaborative research, contract research, laboratory assignments and publicly funded R&D projects and reduces complexity, risk and time for companies.
ORCA supports companies in the rapid realisation of specific tasks - direct, uncomplicated and practical:
- Contract research and feasibility studies
- Laboratory and test orders
- Technical analyses, simulations and prototype development
- Advice on product and process optimisation
ORCA arranges direct contact with suitable experts at the OTH Regensburg and thus facilitates the start of projects - efficiently, transparently and customised to your requirements.
ORCA initiates targeted exchange formats, innovation forums and networking events. Companies receive:
- Access to research, start-ups and regional players
- Impetus on future and technology topics
- Visibility as an innovation-orientated employer and partner
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ORCA systematically connects companies with students and graduates:
- Practical and student projects
- Theses and industry doctorates
- Internships, working student activities and dual study programmes
This creates early access to qualified talent and a lasting bond with the location.
Through the Centre for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW), ORCA offers customised qualification formats for specialists and managers:

- tailor-made in-house programmes

- modular training modules

- University certificates and specialised seminars

- part-time Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes

In this way, companies ensure sustainable employee retention, targeted skills development and direct knowledge transfer into practice.