From Research to Practice
Real-world challenges. Current technologies. Practical learning.
Where Technology Meets Industry Practice
The close connection to industry is a defining part of the HECTOR School learning experience. Our industry partners bring current technological developments, practical challenges and professional expertise into the classroom – complementing the academic excellence of KIT.
Through this exchange, participants do not only learn about established concepts and methods. They gain perspectives on how technologies are applied, challenges are addressed and innovation is developed in real organizations.
From Industry Challenges to Learning
Industry partnerships take many forms at HECTOR School. Depending on the program and topic, companies contribute through expert lectures, workshops, company visits, practical projects and discussion with particants.
By bringing current questions and technological developments into the learning environment, our partners help create a direct connection between academic knowledge and professional practice.
Our Industry Partners
HECTOR School works with companies from a wide range of technology-intesive industries. From automation and digitalization to semiconductors and power systems, our partners contribute diverse expertise to the HECTOR School network.
Automation · Electrification · Digitalization
ABB brings extensive expertise in electrification, automation and digital technologies to the HECTOR School network. The partnership connects participants with technologies and challenges at the intersection of engineering, digitalization and industrial transformation.
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Energy · Power Systems · Sustainable Technologies
Rolls-Royce Power Systems contributes expertise in power systems and energy technologies. The partnership connects participants with challenges surrounding efficient, reliable and increasingly sustainable energy solutions.
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Digitalization · IT · Artificial Intelligence
IBM contributes expertise in information technology, digital transformation and emerging technologies. The partnership provides insights into how digital solutions and new technologies are shaping organizations, business models and industrial processes.
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Semiconductors · Electronics · Digital Technologies
Infineon connects HECTOR School with expertise in semiconductor technologies and electronic systems. The partnership provides perpsectives on technologies that enable digitalization, mobility, energy efficiency and intelligent systems.
Find out moreLearn from Industry. Connect with Experts. Shape the Future.
At HECTOR School, industry collaboration turns academic knowledge into a broader understanding of technology, business and innovation. Through our strong network of industry partners, participants learn from current developments and gain perspectives they can apply throughout their careers.