Following the invitation of Prof. Rainer Harms, researchers from the REACH Euregio Start-up Center in Münster and the Entrepreneurship and Technology Management Institute (ETM) of the University of Twente met at the Design Lab in Enschede, the Netherlands, on March 30, 2022.

The goal of this exploration session was twofold: First, after the many months of digital communication, it was necessary to get to know each other in person. Second, we wanted to find out how we can work together more effectively at different levels in the future. The teams were divided by disciplines in order to develop concrete measures. Among other things, the PhD-candidates presented their main research areas with self-designed posters and identified potential points of overlap for future collaboration. The participating professors, including Prof. David Bendig and Jun. Prof. Philipp Schäpers, discussed further cooperation possibilities with their colleagues from Twente.

In addition, the participants were able to take an exciting tour of the Design Lab and gain many new impressions. For example, a project was exhibited whose innovative idea provides digital/visual support for children with walking disabilities during running training.

Social exchange was also particularly important to all participants, so the workshops were rounded off with a joint dinner. The REACH Euregio Start-Up Center is looking forward to seeing you again soon in Münster.