The research and development activities of the department for sciences and technology in Göttingen are characterized through an expanded diversity that also marks the spectrum of education of the department. Research and development activities are organized within bachelor and master thesis. Industry partners can assign topics to young workers and hence benefit from current ideas and concentrated, in due time work - furthermore the companies get to know alumni as potential co-workers.

A diversity of research and development activities is also being realized at the IMAPH institution for innovation transfer of the polytechnic. Advantages of collaboration are being offered within long-term invested corporations as well as rapid practical development services. The industry partners benefit particularly with the practical experience of the professors and the first-class and special instrumentation in the sector of measuring and manufacturing technology as well as laser and plasma technology.