A graphic with the logos of three organisations. On the left is the logo of the "Innovative University" with a blue, stylised square. To the right is "A joint initiative of" followed by the logos of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Joint Science Conference (GWK). The BMBF logo shows the federal eagle and the German flag, while the GWK logo is a red circle of segments.

The Transferwerk of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences (T-HSN) coordinates projects for cooperation between university scientists and the region. It focuses on public services, climate protection and digitalisation and strengthens internal research activities.

Transfer Advisory Board promotes the transfer process. The project is headed by Prof Dr Jörg Wagner, Prof Dr Steffen Dörhöfer and Prof Dr Elmar Hinz.

The transfer plant...

  • is the first point of contact, connects scientists and creates synergies.
  • acquires reliable partners, maintains networks and represents the university's researchers.
  • supports researchers as a project office for the acquisition of funding and project partners.
  • is responsible for proposal conception and evaluation of acquired projects.
  • advises and mediates in science communication.

Our structure

We are a matrix organisation consisting of six Transfer scouts. Each transfer scout is assigned to a research institute and acts as a contact person when it comes to research and knowledge transfer services.

Prof Dr Steffen Dörhöfer

Professor, Programme Representative for Innovation and Change Management

Sstudy programme/area: Innovation and change management - ICM

Office: Building 18, Room 18.0322
E-Mail:

Tel: +49 3631 420-511

Prof Dr Elmar Hinz

Prof Dr Jörg Wagner

Sara Schulz

Sandra Nioduschewski

Dr Linda Granowske

Thomas Füldner

Maximilian Druselmann

Melano Dadalauri

Vinod Kumar Banoth

Transfer strategy

The  Transfer strategy  Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences promotes a regional innovation system through established transfer-orientated processes and the use of transdisciplinary research. Research projects aim to address social challenges in the context of sustainable development.


Project duration:
01/2023 - 12/2027

Project budget:
3.5 million €