THE PLACE FOR THOSE
WHO WANT MORE.

The employees of the Kreative Institut OWL (KIO) in a circle. Three of the employees are standing and trying to solve a puzzle.

Our approach is not new: we are making the future digital. Through research, business and science. This is just the first time that the really important players are coming together.

annual report '22 & '23

Two years have passed and we are delighted to be able to give you an initial insight into our work at KreativInstitut.OWL. The affectionately named KIO is more than just a place - it is a meeting location for creative people, a nucleus for research and innovation with which we want to strengthen the cultural and creative industries.
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The KreativInstitut.OWL is a network in the context of science, consisting of a university (University of Paderborn), a university of the arts (Detmold University of Music) and a university of applied sciences (Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences). This institution is the only one of its kind in Germany to combine creative skills from different disciplines. We bundle expertise from media sciences and computer science as well as from related creative disciplines and provide high-quality infrastructure to be used for research, transfer and science-based dialogue with the creative industries.

OUR VALUES ARE
WHAT CONNECTS US.

Collaborative

We prioritize collaboration, setting teamwork as a fundamental principle. By working together and sharing knowledge and skills, we can achieve better results.

Passionately

Passion fosters creative thinking. We approach our work with enthusiasm, embracing new ideas and innovative approaches. Our fervor for our tasks helps overcome obstacles and develop creative solutions.

Visionary

We have a long-term perspective, looking beyond short-term challenges. Our visions are future-oriented, fostering collaboration, and strengthening commitment to shared goals.