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also sponsors the University’s Formula Racing 5.3. Innovative capacity and fostering innova-
Team, providing monetary contributions totaling tion
€4,500 annually. In cooperation with schools in [SDG 9 ] We have firmly integrated the fostering
the region, RAFI also organizes free soldering of innovation into our organization as a key suc-
courses for schoolchildren. Soldering equipment cess criterion and guiding principle of our business
that is no longer state-of-the-art is given away at activities. We strive to continuously improve the
little cost to cooperating schools and universities. structural conditions for an innovation-oriented
corporate culture. This will keep us fit for the fu-
5.2.8 Outlook and objectives ture so we maintain our competitive edge through
Our objectives in further training include expansion of new ideas, processes, and developments. Here
the LEARNIE digital learning platform to include more we rely on the wealth of ideas of our employees
areas of expertise. In addition to successive expan- and expressly motivate them to participate cre-
sion of the range of digital courses, we connected atively. Our structurally embedded innovation pro-
two of our subsidiaries (in Überlingen cess invites all employees to develop their own
and Hungary) to the learning portal in suggestions and ideas and enter them into our
2022. A second focus is coordinating the “INVISION” innovation database.
development of our young managerial
talent throughout the Group. With more 5.3.1 Internal innovation competition
intensive application of our guideline in this area, we As part of our annual innovation competition in Berg,
are seeking to ensure uniform principles for human our employees submit between 20 and 40 new
resources management at all locations. ideas each year. A team of experts performs initial
screening

Study Concept development

Draft idea Idea preparation Idea evaluation Idea selection Project Project completed

Deferred Deferred Deferred

Rejected Rejected Rejected