Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is a training and consulting organization with focus on green technologies and digitization.
Innovation, transformation and leadership have many faces.
With our structured and integrated approach we are able to support you in solving your complex problems. Our products and concepts help you to successfully implement your strategy from a business and technological perspective and to take a leading competitive position in your target markets.
The “Global Alliance for Sustainable Technology Transfer” is an initiative of the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg. The core element of SDG technology transfer is the Development of Sustainable Ecosystems, sustainable exploitation of raw materials and the development of local value chains in countries of the Global South. The initiative was first presented in 2022 by Prof. Dr. Bertram Lohmüller at the UNGSII Foundation’s SDG Lab, which takes place annually alongside the World Economic Forum in Davos.
How can entrepreneurs comprehensively reflect on the sustainability of their company and better position their business on the market? With the help of scientific comparative SDG-ESG benchmarking!
The “GreenMLA® Green Management & Leadership Award” benchmarking is aimed at companies that want to evaluate the sustainability of their products, services and processes in an anonymized comparison.
The year 2025 was characterized by many new international collaborations in the field of green industrialization and the integration of new partners into our “Global Alliance for Sustainable Technology Transfer”. We also had the honor of hosting high-level groups from Brazil, India, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Vietnam for leadership & management trainings and business development initiatives with German companies.
Thank you very much for your trust and successful cooperation!
We look forward to working with you on exciting and new projects in the year of 2026.
Let’s join forces to create a better world of tomorrow!
Your team at the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg
Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH (EABW) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to strengthen the global business capabilities of technology-oriented Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in India. The signing of the MoUs took place during the CII Partnership Summit 2025, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry in Visakhapatnam from 13 to 15 November 2025.
Through its collaboration with the AP MSME Development Corporation and the MSME Department, EABW will support companies in Andhra Pradesh in strengthening their capabilities to build an international business and establish international networks that are essential for success in global markets. The collaboration covers 3 major areas:
We are proud to contribute our 40+ years of experience in developing and implementing export strategies and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in their internationalisation efforts in a global market environment.
The partnership was announced during the India-Europe Business Partnership Roundtable, which was attended by high-level government officials, global decision-makers and industry stakeholders. The following persons have participated in the panel:
The Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg, together with its Indian partner Indo-Euro-Synchronisation, will play a central role in connecting Indian SMEs to the German and European markets. To this end, structured training programmes, innovation partnerships and market development initiatives will be implemented.
This collaboration is an important step towards strengthening Indian-German business relations and improving the international competitiveness of Indian SMEs.
The initiative is part of our “Global Alliance for Sustainable Technology Transfer”, through which we build sustainable partnerships and create long-term economic value through education, innovation and business cooperation.
Strengthening international ties in the healthcare sector remains a central focus of Germany’s foreign trade initiatives. As part of this effort, 17 senior executives from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have been in Baden-Württemberg for the Partnering in Business with Germany programme.
The initiative, launched by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and implemented by the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg on behalf of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, offers international decision-makers both management training and direct access to German industry. Framework of this high-level leadership programme is the Export-Akademie’s IMLead® Heptathlon Concept for Management & Leadership.
The programme began with a session at Human IT Service GmbH, during which the delegation discussed the application of artificial intelligence in medicine. Since then, participants have taken part in a wide-ranging schedule that combines training modules in management & leadership with hands-on business engagement.
Highlights included:
· Visits to leading companies such as Erbe Group, Aesculap (US), KARL STORZ, and others
· Attendance at international trade fairs including REHACARE – International Trade Fair for Rehabilitation and Care and expopharm
· Targeted B2B meetings with German businesses
By combining high-level training with practical exposure, the programme equips executives with the tools to identify opportunities in global markets while fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with German companies.
Looking ahead, the initiative continues to play a key role in creating sustainable bridges between international markets and Germany’s healthcare sector, ensuring that the knowledge and connections gained in Baden-Württemberg will translate into lasting collaboration.
The Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg has long specialized in developing international management and leadership programmes, supporting businesses and executives worldwide in building skills, networks, and market access.
For further details about this programme or future opportunities, please contact:
Petra Lohmüller
✉️ petra.lohmueller(at)eabw.org
We are delighted to be joining forces with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to set up the Indo-German SME Technology Centre in partnership with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Andhra Pradesh. This new technology centre is a collaboration between the Steinbeis Centre for Sustainable Technology & Management (SUTM), the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg and Steinbeis India.
The event in Stuttgart was attended by Mr Srinivas Kondapalli, the Andhra Pradesh Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Small Enterprise Research Board (SERB), Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Relations and Empowerment, as well as Dr Madiraju S Shankara Prasad, who was representing the Andhra Pradesh government.
Steinbeis and Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg bring their many years of experience in sustainable technology transfer to the partnership. We are convinced that this collaboration will strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s vision of becoming a center for sustainable growth, innovation-driven SMEs, and strong entrepreneurship.
In July 2025, Export Akademie Baden-Württemberg (EABW) welcomed two distinct Brazilian delegations for focused, one-week leadership programs in Germany – each designed to deepen understanding of sustainable leadership, innovation, and cross-border technology transfer.
Group 1: Senior Executives from Brazilian Companies (July 14–18)
These experienced leaders engaged directly with German industry pioneers like Airbus Defence and Space, Würth Group’s Innovation Center CUR!O, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, and Kärcher. Through discussions with executives such as Björn Noack (Bosch), Dr. Marc O. Schurr (Ovesco Endoscopy), and Dr. Michael Burnet (Synovo), they explored how cutting-edge technologies, from AI to hydrogen fuel cells, integrate with long-term sustainable strategies. The visits brought theory into sharp focus, revealing how innovation and leadership shape resilience in global markets.
Group 2: Executive MBA Colleagues from USP/ESALQ (July 21–25)
Blending academic insight with practical exposure, this group’s journey included conversations with Johannes Kärcher (Kärcher) and David Koester, plus visits to Zeppelin Group, Synovo, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, and the AI hub Cyber Valley. As one participant reflected, experiencing the “hands-on culture and customer obsession” firsthand highlighted the core values driving successful companies across industries.
Both groups attended expert sessions led by Swen Heinemann (Integrata Stiftung), Dr. Ardin Djalali (itdesign GmbH) and Prof. Bertram Lohmüller (EABW), covering emerging trends in AI, ESG integration, and leadership models. These intensive weeks fostered valuable exchange and strengthened ties with Brazilian partner Instituto PECEGE (Prof. Dr. Paulo Pfeil and Prof. Dr. Ricardo Shirota).
This means more than just knowledge transfer – It’s about building lasting partnerships and shared approaches to sustainable innovation that will benefit both countries. Looking ahead, these experiences are paving the way for a new German-Brazilian Master’s program focusing on sustainable technology transfer and leadership.
We would like to thank all the companies and leaders involved for their openness and collaboration.
The Export-Academy Baden-Württemberg GmbH (EABW) has set up a new e-learning platform to support professionals and executives as well as organizations in further developing their competencies. The platform is tailored to the demands of a rapidly changing technological environment.
Our platform is modular, practice-oriented, and flexibly structured. Learners have the option of either completing full certificate programs or selecting individual modules that suit their individual needs. One of the first offerings is the course “Introduction to Technology Transfer,” which can be taken either individually or as part of a comprehensive learning path based on the IMLead® Heptathlon Concept.
Currently, the following additional courses are available:
Design Thinking Nano-Master
CTO Mastery: The Role of the Technology Manager in the Integrated Innovation Process
All content has been developed with a strong practical focus and is oriented toward current challenges in the industry. Our goal is to offer continuing education that is theoretically sound and can be directly applied in professional practice. We will continuously expand our course offerings to keep pace with technological developments and meet the need for up-to-date qualifications. With this platform, we want to contribute to enabling people and organizations to actively shape innovation and strategic development.
Further information and the option to register can be found directly on our platform. click here
From May 7 to 9, 2025, a business delegation of 17 Vietnamese managers participated in The smarter E Europe expo in Munich as part of the “Partnering in Business with Germany” program, implemented by GIZ on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). Organized by the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg, the visit focused on advancing Vietnam’s capabilities in renewable energy, e-mobility, and digital infrastructure.
The delegation represented a range of sectors—from solar and battery technology to engineering services and manufacturing. All participants shared a clear objective: to identify innovative solutions and forge international partnerships that support Vietnam’s sustainability and climate-neutrality goals. Beyond their primary fields, many actively sought out cross-industry connections, reflecting Vietnam’s growing interest in integrated, scalable green technologies.
Throughout the expo, the group engaged directly with leading German companies including HellermannTyton GmbH, SL Rack GmbH, and INSYS icom GmbH. These structured meetings allowed for detailed exchanges on photovoltaic systems, industrial connectivity, and remote access technologies. Discussions led to initial cooperation talks and follow-up steps for potential pilot projects in Vietnam.
What stood out was the delegation’s proactive engagement. Members initiated conversations beyond scheduled meetings, connected with PG peers from other countries, and explored opportunities with stakeholders from both industry and associations. Their networking efforts were aimed not only at sourcing technology but also at co-developing solutions tailored to Vietnam’s rapidly evolving energy market.
This engagement underscores the role of the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg in enabling targeted, results-driven collaboration between international markets and the German innovation landscape—especially in sectors critical to climate and digital transformation.
As part of the “Connected Cities” initiative and at the invitation of the GIZ Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, 40 representatives from African and German municipalities and industry discussed how regional value chains can be established on a large scale with green energy and green hydrogen. Participating cities included Arandis and Lüderitz (Namibia), Mombasa, Nairobi and Naivasha (Kenya), Nouakchott (Mauritania), Waterberg (South Africa), as well as Karlsruhe and Heilbronn (Germany).
The Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg presented its best practice projects for green transformation in Africa and South America at the conference. The ‘Global Alliance for Sustainable Technology Transfer’ forms the framework for the sustainable development of regional value chains in the Global South. Another element is the “Kinshasa Process” of the UNGSII Foundation for the certification of mines according to the criteria of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). At the same time, sustainable ecosystems are established, and the regions are enabled to sell their raw materials and green products on the world market at ‘fair’ prices.
Africa’s abundant raw materials and renewable resources, such as solar and wind energy, offer enormous opportunities to produce green products and components. With our integrated solutions, we support regions in the Global South to use their own resources sustainably and catalyze their energy transition on a large scale.
A detailed report on the “Connected Cities” conference, held from 15–17 May 2025 in Naivasha, Kenya, was published by the editorial team of Connective Cities/GIZ under the title:
“Green Hydrogen for Local Development – Municipal Strategies and International Cooperation in Focus”
(Available at: https://www.connective-cities.net/en/news/green-hydrogen-for-local-development)
The article provides in-depth insights into the strategies discussed, cooperation models, and opportunities for sustainable urban development through green hydrogen.
On 30 March 2025, a high-ranking delegation from Foshan city visited the Steinbeis headquarters. The delegation was led by the deputy mayor of Foshan, Mr Liu Jie. The Foshan region has 9.7 million inhabitants and is one of the leading industrial and innovation centres in southern China. Together with 10 German company representatives, cooperation opportunities in the fields of intelligent manufacturing, green technologies and green hydrogen were discussed. A cooperation agreement between the Foshan Institute of Environmental Energy Technology and SUTM Beijing Ltd, a sister company of the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg, was signed in a festive ceremony. The first joint projects in the field of green technologies are scheduled to start in summer 2025.
At a further meeting with the management of Beijing Yizhuang Investment Holdings Limited on 2 April 2025, bilateral cooperation on research projects in the high-tech sector was agreed. Yizhuang is a district of Beijing and the location of SUTM Beijing Ltd. with which close relations exist.
Go Global! We look forward to joint projects in the field of green technologies.
In the first half of 2025, we are excited to welcome two management groups from Vietnam as part of the “Partnering in Business with Germany” program by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) in Tübingen.
May: Executives focused on green technologies, who will be supported in establishing contacts with German companies.
June/July: Focus on general economic cooperation with Vietnamese companies.
The team of the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg will advise participants in advance in Vietnam on potential business models and projects with German partner companies.
Vietnam is not only a rising economy but also Germany’s most important trading partner within ASEAN. With over 350 German companies represented in the country, it is a promising market. The Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the EU provides a solid foundation for successful business relationships.
Interested in a partnership with Vietnamese companies? We would be happy to arrange an individual meeting for you with the Vietnamese business representatives during their stay in Germany.
Contact: Mrs Petra Lohmüller petra.lohmueller(at)eabw.org
German companies have the opportunity to present their products and services to foreign managing directors at online or face-to-face events. High-quality contacts are established with international companies that are interested in long-term business relationships with German partners. The exchange with international executives helps to raise the visibility and reputation of German companies in the target markets.
Interested in matchmaking with foreign decision-makers?
Get in touch with us: petra.lohmueller(at)eabw.org
This year’s WEF and UNGSII SDG Lab were characterised by inspiring discussions, insights into new technological concepts for green industrialisation, the integration of artificial intelligence into management processes, and new visions for creating SDG regions and SDG cities with the ‘SDG Scenario Simulation.
New technologies to produce green methanol open new possibilities for energy storage. With low-cost modules, combustion engines can be converted to green methanol and trucks can be operated in a CO2-neutral way. The new capabilities of artificial intelligence make it possible to achieve the green transformation faster and more efficiently. The complexity of building SDG cities was demonstrated with the ‘SDG Scenario Simulation’. The key finding: SDG regions require a holistic approach that includes involving people, regional architecture, green industrialisation, smart agriculture, healthcare and capacity building.
Many thanks to Roland Schatz and Zuzana Beluska from the UNGSII Foundation for bringing together people from different disciplines to implement the SDGs, for creating a better world tomorrow.
Carlos Villalba and Prof. Bertram Lohmüller Ph.D., Managing Directors of GreenSinnergy, a partner company of Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg, alongside their Argentinean partners, recently presented the ECO-REFINERÍAS DEL SUR project at the Honorable Senate of the Argentine Nation. This innovative project aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the Power to Liquid (PtL) production pathway with the Fischer-Tropsch technology. The system is highly efficient in terms of water and land utilisation and the reduction of CO2 emissions. The project will be based in Chubut, Argentina, a region renowned for its exceptional wind resources.
Planned in three phases, the project has an initial production target of 100,000 tonnes of SAF by 2030, primarily powered by wind energy. This will help reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 500,000 tonnes annually. ECO-REFINERÍAS DEL SUR is also a key part of the “Global Alliance for Sustainable Technology Transfer.” Central to the project is the development of a sustainable economic ecosystem and capacity building through both professional and academic training, which will support this large-scale green industrialization effort.
SUTM Steinbeis Center of Sustainbale Technology and Management and Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg are pleased to announce the successful Academic and Innovation Alliance Mission of 20 Indian Academic Leaders to Germany, which took place at the Steinbeis Headquarters in Stuttgart on the 29 November 2024. This event marked a significant step towards fostering international academic partnerships and driving innovation across borders with the Steinbeis Project Competence Study approach.
A key highlight was the signing of agreements for the 1+1 Masters programme with the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) and eight universities and colleges that are partners in the 1+1 programme with the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSSC). The first cohorts are already being prepared and the Masters programmes will start in January 2025. Another highpoint was the presentations of the ‘100iU’ initiative, which aims to drive innovations in the field of intellectual property and patents at universities worldwide and make them usable with business models.
The presence of this high-level delegation from India facilitated a meaningful exchange of ideas and reinforced a shared commitment to advancing education and technology. The event not only deepened academic and cultural ties, but also set the stage for impactful collaborations in the years to come.
The Export-Akademie was very glad to welcome the delegation from Shanghai to the Steinbeis headquarter in Stuttgart. This marks an exciting milestone as we discussed collaboration on the establishment of a Global Innovation Center in Shanghai, in partnership with SUTM Steinbeis Center of Sustainable Technology & Management.
Professor Dr. Bertram Lohmüller hosted Mr. Xie Jihua, President of the National Eastern Tech Transfer Center Shanghai, and we look forward to continuing our negotiations on future opportunities. During the visit, the Steinbeis model for project-competence study was presented, highlighting its integration with technology transfer projects. This collaboration aims to further strengthen innovation and sustainable development, bridging knowledge and expertise between Europe and Asia.
The tutors and trainers from the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg conducted a series of training sessions designed to help managers from Turkmenistan establish business relations with Germany. Valuable recommendations on intercultural business interaction and insights on how to establish win-win cooperations with German companies were provided. The experts also successfully helped participants of the programme “Partnering in Business with Germany” enhance their team-building skills. One of the highlights for participants was learning about effective HR management practices from leading German companies. In the coming months, the cooperation projects of the managers, focusing on green technologies, will be supported through activities within the framework of the programme modules, which Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is implementing on behalf of GIZ and BMWK.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the 1+1 Master’s programme in Business Engineering in collaboration with the Indian Logistics Skill Council LSC. It was a pleasure to be invited by the CEO of the National Skill Development Corporation Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, to the National Indian Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship for the official launch ceremony. Agreements were signed with eight institutes from eight different states in India. Thanks to the CEO of LSC, Mr. Ravi Kanth Yamarth for mobilising the institutes and students for the first batch.
With this study format, Indian students work on project-based initiatives in India in the first year and continue their studies in Germany in the second year. This approach is intended to facilitate the gradual adaptation of students to the requirements of industry and integration in Germany.
For India and Germany, this is an important initiative to support SDG technology transfer in the entire value chain of the logistics sector between the two countries and the Global South. The areas covered are digital applications for logistics and warehousing, green mobility with hydrogen, synthetic fuels and electric vehicles, and digital twins for operations and maintenance.
The programme will be led by the SUTM Steinbeis Center of Sustainable Technology & Management GmbH and the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg We look forward to starting with the first batch in September 2024.
We are pleased to announce the publication of the study German Green Hydrogen Companies with Interest in the Indian Market. In an initiative to enable German companies to develop and deepen projects and partnerships in the Indian market, the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg (EABW) on behalf of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has published a Green Hydrogen Directory.
This comprehensive market overview shows 50 German companies within the green hydrogen value chain. This study is part of broader efforts under the H2-Uppp initiative of the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). This study was conducted to support the development of green hydrogen markets in developing and newly industrializing countries through public-private partnerships (PPP).
Green hydrogen represents a cornerstone in achieving the Paris climate protection goals, especially in decarbonizing sectors challenging to shift from fossil fuels, such as steel, chemicals, and transportation industries. This study underscores our commitment to innovative solutions and international cooperation for a sustainable future.
We are looking forward to deepening and supporting new business models between Indian and German companies with our team of experts. We look forward to actively working on the transformation towards a green hydrogen economy. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the Green Hydrogen sector! The study can be downloaded here.
The Export-Akademie is delighted about the launch of its new partner company “GreenSinnergy GmbH”. Congratulations to Carlos Villalba on the foundation! In a strategic alliance, we work together with GreenSinnergy in the business areas of capacity building, consulting and green business development. There are green projects in eight core business areas. These are: Clean Energies, Circular Economy, Water Management, E-Mobility, Smart Cities, Green Mining, Blue Economy, Green Farming. One of our first business trips took us to the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Rotterdam on 14 May. It was great to see how green hydrogen technologies are evolving and the possibilities of the various applications are growing. In the discussions with our project partners from Asia, Africa, India and South America, it was good to see the first projects taking off. We are looking forward to support our partners to achieve the next stage of project realization.
The new headquarters of SUTM Beijing Ltd. | Steinbeis Center of Sustainable Technology & Management was officially inaugurated on April 29, 2024 as part of the Sino-German Meeting on Technology & Innovation.
It was an honor to welcome Prof. Dr. Johann Löhn, Honorary Senator of the Steinbeis Foundation, to this high-level event with about 150 guests from industry, science and politics, including representatives from Fraunhofer Association, GIZ Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and German Association for Economic Cooperation & Foreign Trade.
Congratulations to the managing director of SUTM Beijing, Ms. Juan Ma, to the new office!
The high significance of the new Steinbeis Center for Sustainable Technology Transfer between China and Germany was highlighted by the reception with the Mayor of Beijing, Mr. Yin Yong. He emphasizes that the current challenges of reducing the carbon footprint, the transformation to green energy, food security and healthcare can only be met through joint cooperation between all nations.
In the global Steinbeis network, SUTM Beijing will deepen the Sino-German alliance for green technology transfer. The first projects between German and Chinese companies in the fields of green hydrogen, green-mobility and sustainable industrialization are already being implemented.
The current geopolitical situation in Africa shows that conflicts, climate and social problems are hampering economic growth and blocking foreign investment. Africa, with its rich reserves of natural resources, including highly demanded and strategically critical metals, has a high potential to play a leading role in the global green transformation. The key to success in the sustainable use of its own resources lies in unlocking economic performance through the implementation and application of new guidelines for clean and fair trade in natural resources.
The key to success factor for using these resources is to unlock economic output through the application of excellent regulatory compliance practices which provide ethical methods and guidance for clean and fair trade of natural resources. Japan and the United Arab Emirates have shown how this can be handled successfully when they utilize oil resources for the benefit of the population. Also, the lessons learned with the “Kimberley Process Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme” exposed, how minerals can be used for the benefit of the producing countries. With reference to the experience gained from these two successful initiatives the “Kinshasa Process” was initiated in 2021 by the founder of the UNGSII Foundation, Roland Schatz, and the former US Ambassador James D. Bindenagel and US negotiator for the Kimberley Process.
At the SDG Lab 2024 in Davos, which takes place annually as part of the World Economic Forum and is organized by the UNGSII Foundation, new ways of successfully supporting the sustainable development of African countries in the raw materials sector with the Kinshasa Process were discussed. One key vehicle to accelerate the implementation of the Kinshasa Process is the set-up of the “SDG Technology Transfer University”. There, local experts on academic and vocational level will be qualified for managing the natural resources along the entire value chain for key technologies such as green hydrogen and electrical vehicles. In line with the integrated “Kinshasa Certification Institute” materials and components will be certified according to the standards defined by the Kinshasa expert team.
The Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is part of the SDG Technology Transfer Alliance to establish this new SDG Technology Transfer University together with UNGSII Foundation and UnASDG IGO.
In 2024, Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg continues providing access to the German market for numerous foreign delegations. Executives aim to familiarize themselves with the relevant industries of the German market and deepen their competencies for international economic cooperation. In this regard, Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is operating in the fields of green technologies, sustainable development, and SDG leadership, sharing its expertise with foreign managers. Guests from various Central Asian countries, India, China, Ukraine, and others, will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the best practices of German companies and organizations while enjoying a delightful experience in Southwest Germany.
Dear customers, dear business partners,
Together with you, we implemented many international projects in the areas of training, consulting and technology transfer in 2023. We would like to thank you for the good, trusting cooperation and look forward to a new year full of opportunities with you.
We wish you all a healthy, happy and successful 2024.
Bertram & Petra Lohmüller (Managing Partners)
15 leadership groups and delegations from Egypt, Chile, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Namibia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
Cooperation with the Beijing government. Signing ceremony for the strategic cooperation between Steinbeis SGIT and the City of Beijing at the ZGC Forum on May 27, 2023
Steinbeis Day 2023 on September 2023, 29
Central Asia is becoming a crucial hub for renewable energy and green hydrogen. In recent months, Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg played a pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of business contacts in these fields and building up bilateral relationships between German companies and companies from Central Asia. Esteemed guests from the worlds of business and politics in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan participated in on-site training sessions and visited the best practice companies from Baden-Württemberg. Achieving sustainability goals and improving the environment requires increased cross-border business collaborations. Export-Akademie initiated the establishment of a new Center of Excellence for Green Technology Transfer in Kazakhstan. In cooperation with Export-Akademie signed a declaration of intent for green industrialization with a partner from Turkmenistan. Together, large scale green energy and green hydrogen projects will be developed in the coming years.
At Steinbeis-Campus-Event 2023, the respective founders Professor Rolf Pfeiffer (Export-Akademie) and Professor Johann Löhn (Steinbeis) met again. The two organizations were founded in the year 1983 by the State Government of Baden-Württemberg to support companies in their international business activities and technology transfer. This year, both organizations joined their forces and founded the Steinbeis School for Sustainable Technology & Management (SUTM) to support sustainable technology transfer globally.
Building up Large-scale International Hydrogen Hubs Requires New Technologies and a New Integrated Approach for Implementation
Export-Akademie hosted the Green Hydrogen Conference in the framework of Digisustain in Frankfurt. The conference looked into the future key enablers of green hydrogen production and its benefits for the global economy. EABW created a conference program that included topics ranging from supply chain, green hydrogen hubs, carbon markets, R&D, to training and education. The key players in sustainable industrialization and a global transition towards decarbonization could join the impactful discussions and network together in Kap Europa.
The signing ceremony for establishing the Steinbeis China Technology Transfer Center Beijing was hold at a high level event at the Zhongguancun Forum 2023. The co-operation agreement between Steinbeis SGIT and Beijing Science & Technology Committee was signed by Mr. Bertram Lohmüller and Vice Director Ms. Yulei Chang.
One further milestone was the strengthening of the strategic green hydrogen alliance between Hebei Province and SGIT. In an official ceremony the lauch of the SGIT China Representative Office was announced. Dr. Peter Mercker (representant of SGIT China) and Helen Ma (representant Steinbeis SGIT China) unveiled the new company sign of the SGIT representative office.
Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is launching a conference on Green Hydrogen and the exhibition room Export-Akademie Village. As a part of the conference and exhibition event DIGISUSTAIN 2023, this conference provides a broad discussion platform for how hydrogen can be one of the key enablers for a sustainable transition. In cooperation with the foundation Inglosus, Export-Akademie shapes the DIGISUSTAIN, which takes place on June 12 and 13 2023 in KAP EUROPA in Frankfurt am Main. How digitalization and new technologies can lead the world to a sustainable future? This global question stands behind all 15 conferences, with top-notch speakers from business and politics. Export-Akademie consortium members and many other companies from start-ups to worldwide corporations are glad to present their green projects, show their products and network for sustainable world of tomorrow.
The projects touch on rain forest protection, sustainable industrialization, green technologies, green hydrogen and waste to energy. Together with international partners Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is working on the establishment of a stock exchange for the carbon credit market as well as on integrity standards for the carbon credits. Scientific partner as well as partner for job-integrated training and education is the Pan African Technology Transfer University which is running under the umbrella of Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg.
It was a great pleasure to meet her excellence Ève Bazaiba, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the Africa Business Forum. At the forum in February 2023 in Addis Ababa also the Acting Executive Secretary of UNECA United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Antiono Pedro, was met. With both partners it was agreed to lift the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg projects to the next level of implementation. Framework for all projects on the African continent is our concept “Policy, Legal and Regulatory and Institutional Framework conditions for Green Special Economic Zones” which is successfully approved by UNECA.
After negotiations with delegations from Beijing and Tangshan at the Steinbeis headquarters in Stuttgart in March 2023 and follow-up meetings in China in April 2023 we are proud to announce the establishment of three Steinbeis centres for green technology transfer. The centres are stablished in co-operation with Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg and are located in Tangshan, Beijing and Shanghai and are aimed to support the green industrial energy transformation in China.
With the government of Caofeidian district of Tangshan the kick-off for the joint technical commission on decarbonizing of the heavy industry of the region took place. This expert group is moderated by UNFCC Innovation Hub, Export-Akademie consortium.
It was also agreed to deepen partnerships on green hydrogen with Torch High Technology Industry Development Centre. Setting up of joint green hydrogen projects was the meeting topic with the BAIC Group and Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone.
Green Steinbeis Centre in Shanghai will be directly linked with joint programs with Tongji University and the Science and Technology Committee of the Shanghai Government. Partner for industry integrated trainings and degree programs (MBA, MEM, MPA) is the TongjiSEM Tongji School of Economics and Management.
The event was organiszed by Maleki Group in cooperation with DSE Green Technology. The high level panels showing the importance of the SDGs in finance, digitisation, food security and energy security. Also, thanks to Björn Noack from Bosch und François van Schalkwyk from Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) for participating at the event. With joint forces we are able to realize the DSE green hydrogen initiative on the African continent!
It was great to meet our friend JD Bindenagel at the SDG Lab 2023 of the United Nations Global SDG Index Institute (UNGSII). We are looking forward to link up the Kinshasa Process with our DSE Green Hydrogen projects on the African continent.
Together we make the impossible happen!
Start of the “SDG Technology Transfer University” at COP27
The Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is a co-initiator of the new “SDG Technology Transfer University” for green technologies and green transformation with a main focus on the green hydrogen value chain. The declaration on the foundation of the new university was announced on 11 November 2022 at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh during an official event at the United Nations Climate Change ‘Global Innovation Hub’ (UGIH) pavilion with ministers and representatives from Egypt, Namibia and Mauritania. University campuses will be established in key green hydrogen centers in Africa. The main campus will be built in Windhoek. Here, major green hydrogen projects will be implemented in the coming years. Further locations are planned in Egypt and Mauritania. Other countries are welcome to join this pan-African initiative.
The university is supported by UGIH of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations Industry Development Organization (UNIDO). The Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg is leading the establishment of the new SDG Technology Transfer University in cooperation with African partner universities.
The programs will be in the areas of education, training and skills development. Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs as well as certified short-term training courses will be offered. In addition, training courses for professionals are offered together with German partners such as TÜV and German training centers. The uniqueness of this university is the direct linkage of all training and education programs with “real-life” green industry localization projects on the African continent.
Mr. Massamba Thioye, Project lead Executive of UGIH for the UNFCCC, and Prof. Dr. Bertram Lohmüller are looking forward to launching the first job-integrated education and training programs along the green hydrogen value chain in the first quarter of 2023.
A total of 32 partners came to our consortium meeting at Bosch in Stuttgart. And some of them had a long journey. Tor and Jarle came from Norway, Rudi and Gerald travelled from Austria, Roland came from Switzerland, and Koen and Joachim toured from Belgium to Stuttgart. Other project partners came from the South, North, East and West of Germany. In four workshops we coordinated and determined the next project steps for setting up manufacturing plants in Southern Africa for photovoltaics, electrolysis and air capturing to supply our large scaled green hydrogen projects on the African continent.
Export-Akademie and Steinbeis Global Institute Tübingen welcomed the Academic Alliance Mission from Andhra Pradesh. Under the leadership of Prof. Reddy, Chairman of the State Council for Higher Education Andhra Pradesh (APSCHE), a delegation of 20 university rectors and industry leaders visited the campus of Steinbeis University in Stuttgart.
Student admission requirements for employment linked master applicants from Andhra Pradesh were specified. Besides, both parties agreed to collaborate on green technology and to promote research in hydrogen energy. Therefore, a MoU with the Export-Akademie was signed to establish the production of green hydrogen in the technical universities of Andhra Pradesh.
The Export-Akademie and Steinbeis India are very looking forward to working together on establishing a green hydrogen ecosystem for Andhra Pradesh.
At the invitation of the Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, experts from the Export Academy participated in an Andhra Pradesh government roundtable at the World Economic Forum 2022. Prof. Dr. Bertram Lohmüller, Mr. Thomas Wu and Mr. Raj Venkat discussed the actual challenges in education and skill development in India with the minister. There was agreement that new ways of knowledge transfer are needed for the transfer of theoretical topics from schools and universities to industry. One option is the Project Competence Program at Steinbeis University, where students implement a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme in a company or organisation. In order to bring this model to India it is planned to establish a “German-India Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Development” where students have the possibility to work on “real” projects with Indian and German companies/organisations.
The new African center of excellence for advanced battery research between Export-Akademie and University of Lubumbashi is now launched officially. The signing ceremony was held on 22th April 2022 in Lubumbashi with participation of four minsters from DRC (minister of industry, minister of mining, minister of research & innovation, minister of higher education). As a new non-profit organization, the new institute is also the first official nominated national leading research institute of DRC. Further partners are University of Zambia, Copperbelt University Zambia, Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg and further universities and research centers from Japan. The center will be located in a special economic zone for battery production at the border between DRC and Zambia. In the center industry-related research and education is conducted and the framework for a new high-performance battery is under development. Also, new business models in line with a circular economy approach are investigated and implemented. For this, local and international partners from financial sector and industry are involved.
The new benchmarking project “GreenMLA® Green Management & Leadership Award” was launched in cooperation with the SUTM Steinbeis Center of Sustainable Technology & Management and the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg.
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