A total of 13 universities and organisations based in the German state have joined forces to launch an innovation network that is expected to boost technology transfer.

Universities and affiliated organisations based in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein established an association this week dubbed StartUp Schleswig-Holstein that aims to boost research commercialisation.

The 13 institutions include University of Flensburg, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, University of Kiel, Kiel University of Applied Sciences, Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Lübeck University of Applied Sciences and University of Lübeck.

Some of the universities secured additional participation through affiliated organisations to make up the total of 13 founding partners.