Felix Kurz

Felix Kurz is a doctoral student and scientific assistant at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the Professorship for Policy Analysis. His research explores how public institutions shape innovation ecosystems and steer technological development toward addressing societal challenges like climate change and digital transformation.

Education

• Master's in Empirical Political and Social Research, University of Stuttgart
• Bachelor's in Political Science and Public Administration, University of Konstanz

Research Focus

Combining policy analysis, innovation economics, and data science, Felix investigates the emergence and governance of innovation ecosystems, technology centers, and regional clusters. His work emphasizes the roles of government, universities, and companies in fostering sustainable and inclusive innovation.

He currently applies machine learning to analyze large-scale patent data in Europe, demonstrating how public policies accelerate sustainable technological progress. Projects like "Urban Digitainability Lab" and "Sustainable AI for Colombia" align with his interests in reconciling technological advancement with democracy and ecological sustainability.

Professional Experience

• Research Associate, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO
• Practical experience at Bosch Packaging Services, local government, and FAKT (development cooperation consulting firm)

Current Research Themes

• Government steering of innovation ecosystems
• Systems-level innovation for sustainability
• Digital transformation governance