What does maKeIT do?
In our programs and workshops, you will receive substantive, methodological, and, above all, supportive input that will help you make your research effective in business and society. You decide the form and scope. Because it's not about just any contribution, but about your contribution—and it has to be fun and suit you. The main thing is that we make the most of our potential. Not sure how to get started? Contact us for a no-obligation chat.
Who is maKeIT for?
You are conducting research at KIT and have an exciting topic or concrete research results. But you don't know if and how you can make the most of it? Then you've come to the right place!
Together with you, we will embark on a journey of discovery and find ways to exploit the full potential of your research and, above all, to suit you, your personality, and your goals. With our innovative approach, we focus on practical, project-oriented learning.
"With maKeIT, young scientists learn entrepreneurial thinking and receive the right tools for transferring their research results to business and society."
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth
The makeIT team travels to the HAFIS Midterm Event in Berlin with eight KIT research groups—a milestone after months of intensive work since the kickoff in September 2024. Researchers, coaches, and organizers from Jülich, Dresden, and Darmstadt come together with a shared goal: turning scientific insights into real impact.
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Starting a business is not just a question of know-how, but also of courage, attitude, and community. That was precisely the focus of the EXIST Women Retreat 2025, which brought together participants from all over Baden-Württemberg this spring.
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After a long period of preparation, the time had finally come: on November 16th and 17th, we welcomed the participants of the first HAFIS run to our joint kick-off workshop at the TRIANGEL open space in Karlsruhe.
LEARN MORE“It is often challenging to transfer your own research into the 'real' world. The workshops help me to apply creative ideas and my specialist knowledge in a meaningful project.”
- Philipp Rentschler, PhD
“The use of innovative tools that inspire new ways of thinking helps develop solutions that enable net zero in renewable production—let's do this for a more sustainable world!”
- Moritz Herfet, PhD
