Henning Kroll

Henning Kroll is a Coordinator of the Business Unit Innovation Trends and Science Studies at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Karlsruhe. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Economic and Cultural Geography at Leibniz Universität Hannover. His career began with a geography degree from the University of Hanover and a doctorate on university spin-off activities in China (2005). He joined Fraunhofer ISI in 2006, focusing on innovation systems, science-industry collaboration, and Asian research policies.

His research spans governance of research systems, innovation indicators, and regional innovation ecosystems. Notable projects include the 'APRA Performance Monitoring' on Asia-Pacific research dynamics, evaluations of EU industrial ecosystems, and studies on China's innovation-driven economy. He has contributed to policy frameworks like the German Research and Innovation Strategy and the EU's Horizon programs.

Kroll’s work emphasizes the interplay between technological sovereignty, sustainability transitions, and global collaboration. He advises on innovation policies, including missions-oriented strategies and the role of universities in addressing societal challenges. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with applied policy analysis, reflecting his dual roles in research institutions and academia.