Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is a public research university in Germany, founded in 1743. As one of Germany's leading research and most innovative universities, it actively promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology. FAU supports entrepreneurship through a dedicated start-up consulting service (Gründungsberatung), an Office of Knowledge and Technology Transfer, and various programs to foster spin-offs and start-ups from its academic community. It is a partner in founder centers like Zollhof and collaborative projects such as EXISTENCY to create a strong start-up ecosystem in Northern Bavaria.