"Innovation Ecosystems for a Sustainable and Digitalized Society - International Alumni Week 2025" brings together international alumni and research alumni from KIT and the University of Stuttgart.

Experience a week full of exchange, inspiration and innovation focused on major future topics:

  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Digital Transformation
  • Livable Cities
  Programm Booklet
 Application Form Alumni Week 2025

Join us in shaping the future - your ideas, your network, your impact!

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Key Data
 Date October 12-18, 2025
 Venues Karlsruhe & Stuttgart
 Deadline for Applications for Participants

July 1, 2025 at 23:59 CEST

 

Please send the application form to daadinternationalweek∂intl.kit.edu.

The "Innovation Ecosystems for a Sustainable and Digitalized Society - International Alumni Week 2025" is funded by the DAAD with funds of the Federal Foreign Office (AA).

What to expect: 
  • Inspiring keynotes & lively discussions
  • Interactive CoLabs & interdisciplinary exchange
  • Lab tours, excursions & cultural program
  • Active participation and shaping by attendees

 

 

Exclusive highlights:
  • Access to the KIT Science Week – as part of the KIT´s 200th anniversary celebration  
  • Exchange with the Innovation Campus Future Mobility (ICM) – an interdisciplinary innovation ecosystem for the sustainable transformation of the transport sector
 
Who can apply?

International alumni and research alumni of KIT or the University of Stuttgart who work in the field of sustainability, mobility or digital transformation - in science, business or administration.

Participation is funded by the DAAD with funds of the Federal Foreign Office (AA). Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for selected participants.

Call for Participation

Who Can Apply? 
International research alumni of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) or the University of Stuttgart (UoS) are eligible to participate. Eligible candidates must have studied or conducted research at one of these institutions for at least three months. Participants must be active in the fields of sustainability, mobility and digital transformation in science and industry and have an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange.
Selection Criteria
Participants will be selected based on the following criteria:
  • Academic excellence: Documented track record in their field, reflecting their career.
  • Diversity and inclusion: Diverse disciplinary backgrounds, cultural perspectives, and professional experiences will be considered. Priority will be attached to gender equity and inclusion of underrepresented groups.
  • Impact and knowledge transfer: Participants should benefit from the exchange and share insights within their professional group.
  • Interdisciplinary contribution: Ability to engage in discussions on sustainable mobility and production systems from a cross-disciplinary perspective.
  • Motivation and engagement: A strong interest in participation, as reflected by each participant's personal statement on the relevance of the event to their work.
Funding & Covered Expenses
With the funds from DAAD and the Federal Foreign Office (AA), the following costs will be covered for selected participants:
  • Travel grant: A contribution to covering travel expenses (economy- class flights, visa costs and airport transfers) depending on the participant's country of residence.
  • Accommodation & daily allowance: Hotel accommodation in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart will be pre-arranged. You will be paid a fixed daily allowance to cover incidental costs.
  • If necessary, visa fees and travel health insurance costs may be granted (for citizens of non-EU countries).
  • Group transfers: Organized transportation between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart during the Alumni Week.
What to Expect? 

The Alumni Week will be more than just a networking opportunity. It will be a collaborative space where participants can:

  • participate in interactive sessions, discussions and networking events in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart.
  • actively contribute to the Alumni CoLabs to develop and discuss innovative concepts for the future.
  • gain exclusive access to selected events, such as the KIT Science Week as part of KIT's 200th anniversary celebrations.
  • share insights with experts from the Innovation Campus Future Mobility (ICM), a pioneering initiative driving sustainable tchange in mobility and production systems.

The 2025 International Alumni Week aims to foster interdisciplinary and international collaboration of researchers from various disciplines and areas of expertise. Based on their wide ranges of competencies, international research alumni will explore various ecosystems of innovation, highlight sustainable production processes, urban planning, and the social, technical, and economic innovations needed for a transition towards a more sustainable society.

Important information
Participation on all program days is required for reimbursement of costs!
Travel expenses will be reimbursed after the event up to the grant amount allocated in accordance with the DAAD program rules. For reimbursement of costs, the latter have to be documented.
Personal expenses exceeding the daily allowance and costs for local transportation in the participant's home country will not be covered.
We look forward to welcoming you to Karlsruhe and Stuttgart for an inspiring week of collaboration, exchange and innovation!
If you have any questions, please contact daadinternationalweek∂intl.kit.edu.