RWTH Innovation
University technology transfer
Idea generation programme (4 times a year, 10 teams), incubation programme (twice a year, 12 deep-tech teams), and 6 expert hubs.
Explore a city
HR & New Work in Aachen
HR & New Work in Aachen, explored through local organisations and team conversations.
A sample day
09:30
Mindset and methods
A workshop on agile ways of working. See how startups use Scrum, sprints and OKRs in practice.
11:00
Visit a scale-up
Visit a fast-growing tech company. How do they recruit and retain more than 100 developers a year?
13:00
Lunch with HR leaders
Discuss how to grow a culture while keeping the founder spirit alive.
15:00
Talent strategy workshop
Explore remote work, equity models and developer experience, and what corporates can adapt.
17:00
Reflection and transfer
A facilitated session to build a concrete 90-day action plan.
What your team can explore
- Which recurring part of working life is changing, and who is affected?
- How can employees help shape the solution and see its results?
- What skills, leadership routines and safeguards are needed to make the change last?
A route shaped around your question
We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
Collective Incubator
Makerspace
4,000+ sq m of space. Coworking, prototyping workshops, 3D printing, film and recording studios.
digitalHub Aachen
Innovation hub
250+ member organisations. Four-month incubator programme.
Companies in the local ecosystem
Cylib
CleanTech / circular economy
Battery recycling innovation developed as an RWTH spin-off.
CarboScreen
Industrial AI
AI monitoring for carbon-fiber production. High-tech manufacturing.
FloodWaive
Climate tech / AI
AI-powered flood forecasting. Spin-off Award 2024/25.
NAION.TECH
Deep tech / advanced materials
Smart filtration materials. Winner of the RWTH Innovation Award.
Userflix
SaaS / AI
AI platform for user research and testing.
“The safari gave us unique access to the RWTH ecosystem.”
About the topic
Questions about HR Safari
Is this a team event or a learning format?
Both. The Safari combines inspiration with practical knowledge transfer.
How many people can take part?
Groups of 8 to 20 work best, leaving room for an open exchange.
Can we combine this with an offsite?
Absolutely. Many clients use the Safari as the centerpiece of a two- or three-day offsite.
Explore with your team