Lutz Maicher

Prof. Dr. Lutz Maicher is a Professor at HTWK Leipzig's Faculty of Business Administration and Industrial Engineering. He specializes in Digital Transformation, Business Administration, and Blockchain Technology. With prior roles including Junior Professor at the University of Jena and leadership positions at Fraunhofer IMW, his work focuses on SME digitalization and intellectual property management.

• Current: Professor at HTWK Leipzig
• 2014–2022: Junior Professor for Technology Transfer, University of Jena
• 2011–2019: Head of Working Group at Fraunhofer IMW

His research explores digital collaboration tools for low-IT-skill organizations, including the open-source project samarbeid, and addresses intellectual property challenges in blockchain-based innovation. He has led projects like FiberConnect (AI radar for circular economy) and HOME (Digital Commerce in social work).

Recent publications highlight trends in AI-driven process optimization and blockchain applications for SMEs. His work bridges semantic technologies, data management, and industrial digitalization.

• Awards
  • DFG Research Training Group Fellow
  • German Academic Scholarship Foundation recipient

As managing director of das Schwarzen Brett UG, he drives strategic development of digital entrepreneurship technologies. He advises on technology transfer and digital governance, with notable contributions to the Schumpeter Centre and INFAI institute.