Carsten Dreher

Prof. Dr. Carsten Dreher is a Full Professor of Innovation Management at the School of Business and Economics of the Free University of Berlin. His work focuses on organizational competencies, innovation policy, strategic technology management, and foresight research, particularly in the context of the European Innovation Council. He has held leadership roles including Director of the Center for Cluster Development at FUB (2009-2012) and Head of the Department for Industry and Service Innovations at Fraunhofer ISI (1997-2005).

• Education: PhD in Business Engineering (1996, University of Karlsruhe), Degree in Business Engineering (1988)

Research Interests span innovation ecosystems, policy design for sustainability transitions, agile governance in R&D, and technological absorptive capacity. His work bridges evolutionary innovation economics and practical policy implementation, with a focus on SMEs, energy research, and food system transformations.

Recent Publications (2024-2022) emphasize sustainability transitions in energy and agrifood systems, cultivated meat legitimacy, and innovation policy agility. Key projects include food4future, Innovation Policy Orchestra, and IPACST (Intellectual Property for Sustainability Transitions).

• Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned

Advising and Collaborations include work with Dr. Carsten Schwäbe, Dr. Dagmara Weckowska, and contributions to European Commission expert groups. His laboratory focuses on responsible innovation and sustainability transitions.