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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

03/04/2024

New Product Management - Apply for our master's course!

The application period for the master's seminar "New Product Management" runs from 01.03.2024 to 07.04.2024.

02/28/2024

Manuel Müller (founder and CEO) as lecturer for "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" course

Would you like to learn more about how you can turn your innovative ideas into successful companies?

02/19/2024

Examination Review "Innovation and Growth Management" - First date: 2/7/2024

The review for the exam "Innovation and Growth Management" (first date: 2/7/2024) will take place on Tuesday, 3/5/2024 in presence in Dortmund.

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02/16/2024

Examination review winter term 2023/24 – First exam date : Strategic Technology and Innovation Management

The exam review for the exam "Strategic Technology and Innovation Management" will take place on 01.03.2024 (in person).

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02/12/2024

Extension of the application deadline for theses

The application deadline for theses at the TIE Institute is February 25 (previously February 18).

12/21/2023

Workshop of Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

As part of the FirstGen@BCG initiative, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is offering a workshop for students at TU Dortmund.

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12/11/2023

Guest Lecture Dr. Christian Sprinkmeyer (Tonies)

As part of the course “Innovation and Growth Management”, Dr. Christian Sprinkmeyer from tonies held an exciting guest lecture on November 14.

10/30/2023

Publication of paper in the Journal of Management Studies

The TIE Institute is happy to announce the publication of an articlein the Journal of Management Studies.

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