SESSION
Boost your competitiveness with university talent, technology and innovation from the Upper Rhine
May 20, 2025 — 09:30 am - 10:15 AMSalle Madrid
Salle Madrid
Presented by
MDM
Michel DE MATHELIN
Université de Strabourg
Premier vice-président et...
AF
Alice FRETON
University of Basel
Program Lead, Startup Programs
RK
Romina KOLB
Institute for Continuing Education at...
Managing Director
DM
Dario MEYER
University of Applied Sciences and...
Researcher
PP
Pauline PUPIER
SATT Conectus
EU Projects Officer
MS
Michiel SCHEFFER
Conseil Européen de l'Innovation
Président du Conseil Européen de...
DS
Dennis STEININGER
RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau
Professor
Description
KTUR², is an ambitious project launched in September 2024, bringing together 12 universities, their research units and 3 major economic players to build a strong bridge between the worlds of academia and business.
Supported by the European Union, the 15 partners, who will also be present at 360, aim to transform the strategic Upper Rhine region — where Germany, France and Switzerland meet — into a real innovation hub.
KTUR² focuses on four key areas in order to boost the region's competitiveness:
-Access to innovation and technology for research units;
-Continuing education to meet the skills needs of businesses in the Upper Rhine region;
-Entrepreneurship to drive job creation in the region;
-Funding to support innovative projects.
KTUR² plays a crucial role in bringing together scientific and industrial expertise, stimulating the local economy, and enhancing cross-border cooperation. This initiative fosters the growth of an innovative ecosystem serving the future.
Closing of the conference :
- Speech by Michiel SCHEFFER, President of the European Innovation Council
- Speech by a representative of the European Commission
- Networking cocktail reception
