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Research partnerships
A fifth partnership between the Audi Group and a university was launched at the Ingolstadt site
in 2008. Called INI.KU (Ingolstadt Institutes of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt),
it promotes research projects in the fields of humanities, social sciences and economics.
One result of the close partnership between the Company and the research world was the
hosting of the fourth doctoral students conference “Pro.Motion” in June of last year, during
which young researchers were able to present the current status of their projects. The research
areas spanned such topics as lightweight construction, aerodynamics, suspension control sys-
tems, production and logistics, electronics and software, and vehicle safety. These conferences
provide a vital forum not only for technical discussions among doctoral students but also for
employees and management of the Audi Group.
Within the Audi Group, some 120 research students are currently preparing their doctoral
theses. 80 of these doctoral projects are being carried out in partnership with universities.
With a view to promoting young talent, the Company offers two different doctoral student
programs, each running for three years.
Furthermore, the Audi Group promotes interaction between academia, schools and the public.
Throughout the past year, some 300 students and teachers from high schools in Ingolstadt took
part in a youth educational forum; a series of events staged in tandem with the Friedrich-
Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (INI.FAU). Over the past year, around 1,500 guests
have attended 13 public colloquiums of the research partnerships INI.TUM (Ingolstadt Insti-
tutes of the Technical University of Munich) and HIN (Neckarsulm University Institutes:
Technical University of Karlsruhe and University of Stuttgart).
AUDI GROUP PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES
•INI.KU – Ingolstadt Institutes
of the Catholic University of
Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Since 2008; focus:
Human Resources, Management,
Procurement
•INI.LMU – Ingolstadt Institutes
of Ludwig-Maximilian University
of Munich
Since 2008; focus:
Human Resources, Marketing,
Sales
•INI.FAU – Ingolstadt Institutes
of Friedrich-Alexander University
of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Since 2006; focus:
Information Technology and
New Materials
•IAF – Institute for Applied
Research, Ingolstadt University
of Applied Science
Since 2004; focus:
Development and Production
•INI.TUM – Ingolstadt Institutes
of the Technical University of
Munich
Since 2003; focus:
Driving Analysis, Simulation
•Audi Hungaria Chair of Internal
Combustion Engines – SZE Győr
Since 2008; focus:
Engine Manufacturing and
Technology
•AHI – Audi Hungaria Institutes:
Technical University of Budapest
and SZE Győr
Since 2006; focus:
Engines and Production
•EBS – European Business School,
Oestrich Winkel
Since 2007; focus:
Human Resources Management
and Business Administration
•ALL - Audi Logistics Laboratory,
Technical University of Dortmund
Since 2007; focus:
Logistics
•Audi Lab for Market Research –
University of St. Gallen
Since 2006; focus:
Market Research
•HIN – Neckarsulm University
Institutes: Technical University
of Karlsruhe and University of
Stuttgart
Since 2005; focus:
Engines and Lightweight
Construction
Neckarsulm location Other partner universities
Győr location
(AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft.)
Ingolstadt location