2. Innovation and research

DIN SPEC

Overview

This topic has been submitted as a request for the development of a DIN SPEC according to the PAS procedure. DIN SPECs in accordance with the PAS procedure are developed within DIN SPEC (PAS)-consortiums set up on a temporary basis. In the attached business plan you will find detailed information on the planned project as well as concrete time limits for commenting on the business plan (four-week commentary period) and for registering for the kick-off. This document will be developed and approved by the authors named in the business plan. This DIN SPEC defines objective, measurable criteria for consulting services for the realization of innovative products, production processes and services in companies. It covers research and development, technology transfer and market introduction. For consulting service providers, these guidelines are an instrument for initiating, planning, implementing and supporting the realization of innovative products and services in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Other third-parties involved in the consulting or other recipients of the consulting services (e. g. large companies, start-ups and research institutes) are not excluded. For external parties (e. g. ministries, project managers, investors, credit institutes, universities, research organizations, accountants, technology centres, potential cooperation partners, customers, suppliers, potential employees, consultants, attorneys etc.) the guidelines provide a quality standard for consulting services for the realization of innovative products, production processes or services. This DIN SPEC does not specify any requirements for organizational change processes in companies.