# Innovation

**Source**: https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/

FAU stands for a culture of renewal. Innovation is more than progress, it is a mindset, a willingness to embrace change, and the courage to rethink the future. As a global source of inspiration, the University has gained first place in the world in the THE Impact Ranking “Innovation, Industry & Infrastructure” several times in a row. True innovation is not only expressed in rankings, however, but in thinking that transcends boundaries. At FAU, academia meets society, people meet ideas, research meets responsibility. This creates a space where new ideas grow, values emerge and the future takes shape.

## Important aspects of innovation at FAU

- [#### Innovation success stories](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/innovation-profile/innovation-success-stories/)
- [#### Knowledge access](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/kooperationen/wissenszugang/)
- [#### Innovation partnerships](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/kooperationen/innovationspartner/)

- [### Patents and licenses](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/patents-and-licenses/)
- [### Locations for innovation](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/innovation-profile/locations-for-innovation/)
- [### Entrepreneurship](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/entrepreneurship/)

- [## Innovation programs](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/innovation-profile/innovation-programs/)
- [## Donating for innovation](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/innovation-profile/donating-for-innovation/)
- [## Lifelong learning](https://www.fau.eu/university/innovation/lifelong-learning/)

## Events

- 24

  Mar

  March 23, 2026, 9:30 am – March 24, 2026, 3:30 pm

  [Konfliktmanagement und konstruktive Lösungswege](https://www.fau.eu/events/konfliktmanagement-und-konstruktive-losungswege/)

  Online
- 26

  Mar

  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  [Wege zum Studium: Wie erhalte ich einen Studienplatz?](https://www.fau.eu/events/wege-zum-studium-wie-erhalte-ich-einen-studienplatz/)

  Zoom
- 31

  Mar

  [Ende Wintersemester 2025/2026 / End of winter semester 2025/2026](https://www.fau.eu/events/ende-wintersemester-2025-2026-end-of-winter-semester-2025-2026/)
- 31

  Mar

  10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  [Tag der offenen Labortür für Studieninteressierte (Schülerinnen und Schüler ab der 10. Klasse)](https://www.fau.eu/events/tag-der-offenen-labortur-fur-studieninteressierte-schulerinnen-und-schuler-ab-der-10-klasse/)

  Erlangen
- 01

  Apr

  [Start Sommersemester 2026 / Start of sommer semester 2026](https://www.fau.eu/events/start-sommersemester-2026-start-of-sommer-semester-2026/)
- 01

  Apr

  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  [Von der Schule zur Uni: Wissenswertes zum Studienstart](https://www.fau.eu/events/von-der-schule-zur-uni-wissenswertes-zum-studienstart/)

  Zoom
- 03

  Apr

  [Karfreitag (Gesetzlicher Feiertag) / Public holidays](https://www.fau.eu/events/karfreitag-gesetzlicher-feiertag-public-holidays/)
- 06

  Apr

  [Ostermontag (Gesetzlicher Feiertag) / Public holidays](https://www.fau.eu/events/ostermontag-gesetzlicher-feiertag-public-holidays/)
- 09

  Apr

  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  [Studienorientierung: Tipps für die Suche nach einem passenden Studiengang.](https://www.fau.eu/events/studienorientierung-tipps-fur-die-suche-nach-einem-passenden-studiengang-2/)

  Zoom
- 13

  Apr

  [Vorlesungsbeginn Sommersemester / start of lectures sommer semester](https://www.fau.eu/events/vorlesungsbeginn-sommersemester-start-of-lectures-sommer-semester/)

## Contact

Freyeslebenstr. 1 91058 Erlangen

## All areas of innovation at a glance