The Innovation Management team is responsible for coordinating the organisational development of the Alliance and supporting collaboration between its partners. Acting as a central point of contact, the team helps to initiate new projects, strengthen exchange across disciplines and sectors, monitor ongoing activities and contribute to the alliance's visibility and further development through communication, events and partner support.

During its second implementation phase, Innovation Management 2.0 coordinates and supports the organisational development of the alliance. As a central point of contact, it fosters collaboration between partners, encourages cross-sector exchange, and helps to establish reliable structures for implementing the alliance strategy up to 2027.

The AgiHolz project establishes networks that supply end-product manufacturers with the information necessary for effective production planning. This enables them to anticipate long-term timber demand and adapt their processes accordingly. The project also employs a simulation model based on data from TU Ilmenau to examine potential future developments in forestry and pinpoint untapped opportunities within the regional economy.

The Forest Doctor project uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect forest damage and support faster responses to disease, environmental stress, and other critical changes. It also develops educational activities and communication strategies to raise awareness of forest health and promote sustainable forest management.

The BSP-Modular project involves the development of innovative cross-laminated timber (CLT) elements that incorporate key structural and physical functions, such as sound insulation, fire protection and thermal insulation, into a single component. By using regional timber species, bio-based adhesives and renewable insulation materials, the project promotes sustainable construction practices and strengthens the regional economy in the Thuringian Forest.

The HOBESENS project involves the development of durable, habitable buildings made from renewable materials that can withstand regional climatic conditions. The project focuses on sensor-based monitoring of timber components to assess their performance under stresses such as heavy rainfall, UV radiation and snow loads. To this end, the project is developing compact, low-power wireless sensors that can be integrated into modern timber structures and operate for over ten years without requiring a recharge.

The WinaFo project is developing a viable concept for an independent, non-profit research institute. This institute is designed to secure the long-term innovative work of Holz-21-regio, as well as supporting sustainable structural change in the region. With a strong focus on the transfer of practical knowledge and technology, the project is paving the way for new forms of process and organisational innovation in Thuringia's forestry and timber sector.

The Basic Technology Evaluation project establishes the groundwork for future technological innovation research within Holz-21-regio. The project explores new approaches in forestry and timber engineering, including imaging systems for tree monitoring, 3D-based growth measurement, robotic solutions for forestry applications and an energy-autonomous test site in Cursdorf.

The Raute project explores technical systems that could support climate-resilient forest transformation, particularly with regard to tasks such as tree planting and maintenance. The project aims to assess how robotics and automation could enhance existing forestry methods, potentially enabling them to perform certain tasks more independently and efficiently.

The Waldmonitor project uses sensors and an early warning system to monitor tree growth and detect damage caused by drought, pests and disease at an early stage. It uses sensors and an early warning system to collect data on tree condition and environmental influences, supporting more effective forest management and future planting decisions.

The Strategy Development project strengthens collaboration within the alliance, helping to ensure that its long-term goals remain effective beyond the project's end date. The project focuses on building partner capacity, monitoring progress through adaptive evaluation methods and enhancing visibility and participation through wider communication and public engagement.

This project examines efficient, large-scale production methods for modular timber construction. With a focus on timber sourced and processed locally or regionally, the analysis examines how these resources can best be used to meet local demand, identifying key needs within the region on which to base future development.