Research in the fields of the future

Research Centre

Collaboration between researchers across the boundaries of faculties, disciplines and laboratories - that is the core of the Research Centres (RC). Since 2012, OTH Regensburg has used these centres to demonstrate its concentrated research expertise in key future fields like almost no other university. Supported by a scientific directorate and an administrative office, they are also characterised by their particular relevance to the research profile of our university - the most recent example of this is the Research Center for Artificial Intelligence.


Decentralised research

Technology transfer centres

Knowledge and technology transfer centres disseminate research - in the literal sense of the word, as the facilities, which are managed by universities of applied sciences or technical universities, are primarily located in more rural regions. The facilities, usually referred to as technology campuses (TC) or technology transfer centres (TTZ), are used for application-related research and development and are technically oriented towards local companies. The Free State of Bavaria and the local authority each provide start-up funding for the building, equipment and staff.

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TC Schwandorf

The TC Schwandorf has been in operation and under construction since spring 2024. It is managed by the alliance of OTH Regensburg and OTH Amberg-Weiden. The director is Dr Thomas Niehoff.

The TC Schwandorf is in particular a first point of contact for the district of Schwandorf in the areas of technology transfer, industrial research and further training for employees of regional companies. The focus is on the circular economy and sustainability.
The TC building is being constructed together with a start-up centre and, once completed, will also be a place for supporting start-ups. One of the aims of the TC Schwandorf is to become a driver of innovation for the regional economy.

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