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Welcome to the TIE Institute

Institute of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE)

The TIE Institute at the Technical University of Dortmund deals with central issues at the interface between technology and innovation management and entrepreneurship in research, teaching and practical projects. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Tessa Flatten (Chair of Technology Management) and Prof. Dr. Steffen Strese (Chair of Innovation Management), around 30 doctoral students, postdocs and student employees work at the TIE Institute. The TIE Institute is an integral part of the Faculty of Economics at the Technical University of Dortmund and also offers numerous interdisciplinary links to the university.

In addition to teaching, we conduct research projects in various areas and make the findings available to the scientific community and entrepreneurial practice. For this purpose, we already cooperate with other universities and companies within the framework of various projects, but we are always interested in new cooperations with both already established companies and startups. 

On the institute's website you will find all important information about teaching, research, cooperations and the professorships for Technology Management (Prof. Dr. Tessa Flatten) and Innovation Management (Prof. Dr. Steffen Strese) in general. 

The TIE Institute is characterized by a strong sense of "we". This includes the appreciation of others, the willingness to cooperate as well as a constant and open communication with students, researchers, founders and decision makers from companies. 
Please feel free to contact us - we look forward to getting to know you and having exciting discussions with you.

Latest news

03/12/2025

DLAB application phase has started

The DLAB is an extracurricular program for students that brings you into contact with companies, connects you with motivated students and enables you…
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02/14/2025

Farewell and thank you to Prof. Dr. Kindermann

Farewell to Prof. Dr. Kindermann after his appointment at the TU Braunschweig
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02/07/2025

Exam inspection winter semester 2024/25 - main date: Strategic Technology and Innovation Management

The exam inspection for the exam "Strategic Technology and Innovation Management" for all participants will take place on 03.04.2025 (in person).
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10/14/2024

Invitation: "Innovating towards a circular economy" with Dr. Antonia Samakovlis

We are pleased to invite you all to a presentation by Dr. Antonia Samakovlis as part of our “Strategic Technology & Innovation Management” event.
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10/01/2024

Exam review "Corporate Entrepreneurship" SoSe 2024

The exam review takes place on October 29 in presence in Dortmund.
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09/24/2024

FLIP application deadline extended

The application deadline for the master course "Financing and Launching Innovative Products" is extended to 04.10.2024
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08/06/2024

Exam inspection "Technology and Innovation Management" (first date/22.07.2024)

The exam inspection for the "Technology and Innovation Management" exam will take place on 20.08.2024.
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08/06/2024

Exam review "Corporate Entrepreneurship" SoSe 2024

The exam review for the exam "Corporate Entrepreneurship" for all participants who did not pass in the 1st date (30.07.2024) will take place on…
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