A³ shapes the future

Being trend-setting in environmental technology and competence leading in the implementation of feasible environmental projects, the economic region A³ is the ideal site for success-oriented businessmen. Integration into a strong economic network and effective company services promise a successful start in the region.

 

The core branches

The following regional focal points crystallised from a survey among experts in the competence field of Environmental Technology:
 

 

• Integrated Technologies  

• Waste and Recycling

• Energy efficiency

• Material efficiency

• Water supply and treatment

• Air pollution control

 Technology leaders in the core sectors

 Sector-by-Sector Guide

 

 

The network

A dense and manifold scientific furnishing, technology transfer institutions for companies and a large pool of cooperation partners: Develop intelligent solutions with us!

 

Environmental Technology sector network

KUMAS, the Bavarian environmental competence centre, integrates and bundles all important competencies from science, economy, education, administration and politics. All important competencies of the region work together with ca. 170 partners in the largest company network of the environmental sector in Bavaria. The branch is situated in Augsburg.

The European offices of the World Environment Center, a network of 40 multinational companies with Headquarters in New York, is situated on site, too.

KUMAS

WEC

 

Application centres and technology transfer

The know-how spectrum in the field of research in A³ is well established and versatile. Company partners are for instance the "Anwenderzentrum Material- und Umweltforschung (AMU)" of the University of Augsburg or the "Bayerische Institut für Angewandte Umweltforschung und -technik (BIfA)" in the field of R&D services. The entire spectrum of university research is at the disposal of companies via the technology transfer offices of the University and the University of Applied Sciences.

 Application centres and technology transfer partners

 

Universities

The universities in A³ have clear focal points in the fields of Environmental Technology. The research spectrum of the University, which spans from material sciences through environmental management to environmental legislation, is bundled in the Environmental Scientific Centre ("WZU") and is made accessible for companies. The University of Applied Sciences relies on engineering-scientific accents with courses of study like Environmental end Chemical Technology or Energy and Vehicle Technology.

 Education and Science

 
 

Business start-up

The Environmental Technology Founder Centre ("Umwelttechnologische Gründerzentrum UTG"), in the midst of the Augsburg environmental mile, with ideal infrastructure for young technology companies, is unique in Germany. Currently ca. 40 companies with almost 200 employees are active in the centre. The UTG does not only offer opportune facilities and infrastructure, but also a bundle of services for start-up businesses.

 Environmental Technology Founder Centre

  
 

Manpower

Because of the high concentration of companies and scientific institutions in the economic area of Augsburg, A³ disposes of a huge potential of qualified successor, specialist and management manpower. Besides the University and University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, the close-by Educational Centre for Environmental Protection Lauingen, also contributes to qualification of specialists in the field of further training.
Numerous conventions, trade fairs and specialist events in the environmental competence centre A³ allow continuous qualification.

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ALL ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE

 

 Environmental technology site No.1 in Bavaria

 High concentration of scientific competence on site

 Huge potential for innovative technology and know-how transfer

 Business partners, customers, suppliers for your business

 Specialised manpower

 Unique promotion for environmental start-up businesses

 Best base for your market penetration in Asia via our customer network

        
       
              
                                  

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