Bayern Innovativ
Government-backed innovation platform coordinating Bavaria's 200+ additive manufacturing companies through a dedicated Coordination Office for Additive Manufacturing, providing technology scouting, innovation coaching, open innovation platforms, and strategic ecosystem networking to accelerate AM technology adoption and commercialization.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Rainer Seßner
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Coordination Office for Additive Manufacturing (200+ company network); Digital open innovation platforms; Technology scouting and trend radar services; Innovation coaching and management consulting; Strategic roadmapping and foresight analysis; Bavarian joint trade fair stands; Cross-industry cluster networks (Energy Technology, Automotive, New Materials); Funding program navigation and support; Enterprise Europe Network partnership services
Technological Advantage
Network orchestration at scale with access to Bavarian government resources and policy influence; cross-cluster knowledge transfer between AM and adjacent industries; subsidized market access through trade fair networks; strategic partnerships with global technology leaders provide validation and market linkage for SME members.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerates AM innovation adoption and technology transfer by connecting 200+ Bavarian AM companies with industry leaders (EOS, Siemens, MTU Aero, Oerlikon), research institutions, and government funding; reduces innovation barriers through subsidized trade fair access, technology scouting, collaborative roadmapping, and cross-industry knowledge exchange across medical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors.
How They Differentiate
Unique government-backed mandate as Bavaria's official innovation agency; unlike private consulting or trade associations, provides subsidized services, direct funding program access, and policy-level ecosystem coordination; 200+ dedicated AM network represents concentrated critical mass of Bavarian AM capabilities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large manufacturers, research institutions, additive manufacturing companies and suppliers
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Aerospace & Defense; Medical Technology; Energy Technology; Advanced Materials; Construction Technology; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
TUM.Additive; America Makes
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Coordinates 200+ additive manufacturing companies; manages 32,000 direct customers and 55,000-company network across 50 countries; operates with 300+ employees; 30-year operational history (since 1995); 2025 expansion: founded Bavaria Makes e.V. alliance targeting 10-year global AM leadership positioning
Major Milestones
Founded 1995 by Bavarian state government as innovation and technology transfer agency; Established Coordination Office for Additive Manufacturing within Bayern Innovativ; 2025: Co-founded Bavaria Makes e.V. strategic alliance with EOS, Siemens, MTU Aero Engines, Oerlikon AM, TU Munich, toolcraft AG to position Bavaria as leading global AM innovation hub
Notable Customers
EOS GmbH; Siemens AG; MTU Aero Engines AG; Oerlikon AM Europe GmbH; toolcraft AG; Technical University of Munich; 200+ Bavarian AM SMEs and suppliers