Frederik Metzger

Dr. Frederik Metzger is a researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI since March 2023, specializing in the Business Unit Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). His work focuses on digital business models, data-driven value creation, and the properties of digital data. Previously, he held roles at the Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum Stuttgart (2014–2017), Heilbronn Bildungscampus (2017–2019), and an agile software company (2020–2023). He earned his PhD in 2013 from the University of Mannheim with a dissertation on interorganizational networks, complemented by a master’s degree (Diplom-Kaufmann) and a double MBA from ESSEC Business School.

Education:

• PhD in Innovation and Coordination of Interorganizational Networks (2013), University of Mannheim
• Master’s in Business Economics with Intercultural Qualification (2008), University of Mannheim and ESSEC Business School

Research Interests:

• Interorganizational networks and their coordination mechanisms
• Reciprocity in data-sharing infrastructures
• Privacy-preserving business models and data anonymization
• Digital transformation and user-centric innovation
• Smart-city mobility systems and urban data ecosystems

His work bridges theoretical frameworks like Social Exchange Theory with applied research in technology transfer, cluster consulting, and innovation policy.

Labs & Projects: Key contributions include the ANYMOS competence cluster (anonymizing mobility systems) and the IMPULSE and PRETINA initiatives. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing data governance, self-sovereign identity, and mobility-as-a-service frameworks.