Research - Overview

An increasing part of the university's research projects with third parties is channeled through the Humboldt-Innovation. The Humboldt-Innovation is both an internal and external service partner and has access to all resources of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and its 11 faculties.

Humboldt-Innovation’s clients and contract partners emanate from the business sector (multinationals and global players, SME, established spin-offs), the public sector, NGOs and non-university research bodies.

Service for Research


Humboldt-Innovation conducts research collaborations, contract research and scientific services in a competent, flexible, unbureaucratic and timely manner. Research groups of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin have the choice to channel their third-party projects through Humboldt-Innovation or the university's research department.

Humboldt-Innovation provides professional, uncomplicated administration and can even execute large, comprehensive projects if necessary.

In general, Humboldt-Innovation offers its services under the following terms:
  • An administration fee of at least 20% of the net project or order volume is being taken.
     
  • All services and profits are generally subject to VAT. 
     
  • Humboldt-Innovation is entitled to deduct VAT.  
     
  • Detailed hourly and daily rates are available upon request.
     

Benefits for Research Groups


Competent advice and assistance in project planning (pricing, negotiation strategy, rights).

Negotiation with contract partners upon request.

Possible VAT deduction; deducted tax may be credited to the project, if applicable.

Quick and simple hiring of personnel via employee contracts with the Humboldt-Innovation.

Easy and uncomplicated purchase of infrastructure via the Humboldt-Innovation.

Administration will be handled by the Humboldt-Innovation and will unburden project management.

Financial reports are being supplied online by the Humboldt-Innovation.

Benefits for Third Parties


Efficient contact and access to the University's scientists.

Comprehensive understanding of the processes and methods of the business world.

Quick and unbureaucratic initiation and facilitation of projects and services.

Constant point of contact - from contract negotiations to administrative processing and completion of orders and projects.

Administrative tasks handled by the Humboldt-Innovation, unburdening the project management, resulting in more effective and efficient project schedules.

Transparent pricing.

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