Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
[Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)] provides education, research and transfer opportunities through its 21 faculties, a strong spin-off ecosystem (WORLDFACTORY), and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and internationalization to educate talent and drive innovation.
Target Customer
Prospective students; Current students; Researchers; Alumni; Business partners; Sponsors and supporters
Key Differentiator
60-year history of driving change in the Ruhr region; cross-disciplinary collaboration across 21 faculties; WORLDFACTORY as a dedicated hub for technology- and knowledge-based spin-offs; large student base (37,702 enrolled); active transfer ecosystem with 135+ spin-offs since 2019; strong emphasis on internationalization and sustainability
Implementation Timeline
Not explicitly stated in the content. Value is realized over study duration (years) and ongoing research/transfer initiatives; spin-off formation timelines can vary
Pain Points
- 1Need for comprehensive guidance, orientation, and support for students at study start
- 2Desire for cross-disciplinary research collaboration to tackle big questions and global change
- 3Need for pathways to commercialize research and establish spin-offs / technology transfer
Key Features
- 1Wide range of degree programmes with information available in the Study Portal
- 2Research conducted across disciplinary boundaries with a compact campus of 21 faculties
- 3WORLDFACTORY: a unique location for technology- and knowledge-based spin-offs
- 4Dedicated portals for diversity, sustainability, digitalization, and internationalization (Diversitätsportal, Nachhaltigkeitsportal, Themenportal Digitalisierung, RUB International 2030)
- 5Transfer ecosystem with more than 135 spin-offs since 2019
- 6Large, diverse community and ongoing emphasis on talent development
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Professor for Nachtlichtfernerkundung
- 2Humboldt Fellow at the Chair of Analytical Chemistry II
Client Results
- 1Study enrollment: 37,702 students enrolled at RUB
- 2Research: 12 current Sonderforschungsbereiche (SFB)
- 3Transfer: more than 135 spin-offs since 2019
Competitive Advantages
- 1Strong interdisciplinary collaboration across 21 faculties
- 2Established track record with 60 years of driving change in the Ruhr region
- 3Robust spin-off and technology transfer ecosystem (WORLDFACTORY) with 135+ spin-offs since 2019
- 4Large student body and diverse academic community
- 5Commitment to internationalization (RUB International 2030) and sustainability (RUB 2030)
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A comprehensive research university offering a broad spectrum of degree programs, cross-disciplinary research, and a robust transfer ecosystem, including technology- and knowledge-based spin-offs via the WORLDFACTORY hub.
Target Market
Prospective students; Current students; Researchers; Industry partners; Public sector partners
Unique Value Proposition
A long-standing, internationally connected university driving societal change through cross-disciplinary research, extensive degree programs, and a vibrant spin-off ecosystem (WORLDFACTORY) that translates knowledge into real-world innovation.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in the provided content
Pricing Model
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