HIGHEST - Innovation and start-up centre

Offering main image HIGHEST supports academics and start-up founders to develop market-ready products based on research outcomes and to build sustainable companies, or to build partnerships with business through the exploitation of IP

Home Institution

(TUDa) Technical University of Darmstadt

Type of Structure

University Department (An integral part of the university such as a departement service center or unit).

Mission and Objectives

HIGHEST supports academics and start-up founders to develop market-ready products based on research outcomes and to build sustainable companies, or to build partnerships with business through the exploitation of IP

Type of Activities

Intellectual Property Management Technology Licensing Startup Creation and Support Industry-Academia Collaboration

Services Offered

Trainings Consultancy Services Events and Networking Opportunities Facilities and Resources Access Individual Support and Mentoring

Target Audience

Researchers Students

Areas of Application

All areas of applications

Innovation Ecosystem/Affiliations

Part of the regional startup ecosystem

Key Metrics

Patents filed 72 startups portfolio Number of technological transfer projects

Accessible to external users

Yes