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Hello MINT – Shaping the future in Region 10

Together, we are building a strong, intersectoral network

Region 10 – comprising Ingolstadt, Eichstätt, Neuburg-Schrobenhausen and Pfaffenhofen – is on the cusp of profound change. The transformation of the automotive industry, in particular, calls for innovation and adaptability. This is precisely where Servus MINT comes in: the project strengthens STEM education (science, Computer Science, natural science and technology) in the region and specifically prepares children and young people for the future.

Through close collaboration between schools and extracurricular learning centres, Servus MINT specifically promotes STEM skills among pupils at primary, secondary and special needs schools. At the same time, it takes the pressure off teachers and provides them with practical support. The aim is to provide young people with better educational and participation opportunities and to ensure the region remains innovative and competitive in the long term.

The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, initially until 31 May 2027, and is underpinned by a strong partnership: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, the brigk Digital Start-up Centre, the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and Ingolstadt’s Economic Development Agency are pooling their expertise to jointly establish a sustainable STEM education programme in the region.

STEM programmes at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

One of THI’s contributions is its mobile laboratories, which were developed as part of the ‘Mensch in Bewegung’ transfer project. These include the Artificial Intelligence Lab and the Driving Experience Lab, which bring the mobility of the future to life. These labs offer practical insights into new technologies and are complemented by a supporting programme of talks and workshops.

In addition, a mobile sustainability trail has been developed to provide school pupils with practical tips on sustainable behaviour in everyday life. Another key initiative from THI is ‘Girls go tech’, which aims specifically to inspire girls to pursue technical careers.

Another STEM component is the THI Future Lab, which aims to inspire young people with innovative technologies and future-oriented topics. The Lab offers interactive workshops, experiments and exciting insights into the THI’s research. Here, future technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, renewable energy and digitalisation are brought to life.

To inspire young people to pursue STEM careers at an early stage and to offer them guidance, the THI relies on strong educational partnerships and school collaborations. These include practical workshops for pupils, professional development for teachers, laboratory visits and discussions with professors on current scientific topics. Furthermore, the THI provides scientific expertise to support seminar papers and project work, and tailors its communications and programmes to the needs of pupils and teachers.

Establishing a sustainable STEM cluster structure

A key objective is to tailor existing programmes to the target group and to create outreach-based, decentralised initiatives in the surrounding districts. The aim is to establish STEM programmes not only within the school context but also as complementary leisure activities, in order to foster a lasting interest in STEM subjects.

In addition to THI’s mobile laboratories, the KU’s STEM laboratory will also be integrated into the cluster as a mobile learning environment. The programme is complemented by workshops and programmes run by brigk, IFG and other partners, which incorporate decentralised learning venues such as museums, research institutes and experience centres.

Through this networked approach, Servus MINT aims to create a sustainable educational landscape that opens up new perspectives for children and young people and strengthens the region’s innovative capacity in the long term.