The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, with the city at its economic core, is home to a thriving energy industry that boasts over 14,000 businesses, most of which are mid-sized enterprises. Collectively, these businesses employ more than 110,000 people and generate annual revenues of approximately 27 billion euros. This economic boom is supported by the region’s robust research capabilities, centered at the Energie Campus Nürnberg. The Energie Campus Nürnberg fosters collaboration between universities, research institutions, and industry. This model integrates fundamental research with practical, application-oriented projects across the entire energy spectrum. The campus serves as an interdisciplinary think tank and drives the development of new technologies to meet the energy needs of tomorrow. One of the key areas of focus at the Energie Campus Nürnberg is the development of smart grids. As the energy transition progresses, the need for reliable and efficient electrical grids becomes paramount. The research conducted here encompasses complete systems, components, products, and applications, particularly in the field of innovative and complex power electronics. High-voltage tests, material tests, simulations, demonstrator tests, and prototype developments are all part of the rigorous research process aimed at creating smarter, more resilient grid infrastructures. Security of supply is another critical concern for the Energie Campus. The protection and control technology necessary for the safe and reliable operation of electrical grids is a major research priority. Future decarbonized grid structures will place even greater demands on system control, which necessitates innovative solutions to ensure stability and reliability. Researchers are currently developing new concepts that integrate advanced protection and control technologies in order to ensure that the energy transition can proceed smoothly without compromising grid security. Related to this point, Energie Campus Nürnberg invests in energy management technologies as this field focuses on the intelligent and efficient generation, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy.