Innovation in NRW

The industrial state of NRW is facing profound change

The digital transformation and the path toward climate neutrality demand change-oriented action and thinking in all areas. Innovations are the drivers of upcoming transformations.
The goal is to make North Rhine-Westphalia the most modern, climate-friendly and environmentally friendly industrial location in Europe.

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New guideline: With "Startup-Events. NRW" we support matchmaking events with up to €25,000. At statewide & regional events, #Startups🚀 can network with companies, investors & science and raise capital💶& Aufträge🖊️sichern. https://www.wirtschaft.nrw/dwnrw-startupevents

The eighth issue of our newsletter is out and once again offers a wealth of news on the topic of #climate protection and #energy transition in #NRW. In focus: The presentation of the Competence Center #Wärmewende, the kick-off of the #Industriepakt and the new open space PV guide ⤵.

#PressReview This week, our 5G.NRW team has compiled the following topics, among others: Highlights & results on #5G campus networks funding program on #HM2023 and second cellular transmission facility from Bavarian funding program begins operation. 👉https://5g.nrw/presseschau-vom-24-03-30-03-2023/

💨 With the vertical wind turbines from AdaptVerticalMills, #wind energy can be sustainably tapped and efficiently used. Learn more at our joint booth at the @hannover_messe.
📍 Hall 17, B46

More info #HM23 👉

Hanover Fair 2023

Start-ups from NRW will be presenting themselves at our joint stand at this year's Hannover Messe 2023.

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At the #NRWHubBattle, 8 start-ups from 8 #NRW hubs came together yesterday at @STARTPLATZ @Koeln. The variety of pitches was great, as was the joy among the winners: HdV - Handwerker des Vertrauens have received the challenge cup of the nationwide start-up champion.

In order to achieve the climate protection targets in Germany by 2045, the #heat turnaround is one of the decisive factors. This is because the heating sector currently accounts for a large share of final energy consumption and is dominated by fossil fuels. 1/3

Are you involved in artistic or cultural projects and looking for funding and financing opportunities? At the Düsseldorf Start Art Days on April 19-21, you can meet different cultural funding institutions. #StartArtWeek

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Start Art Days

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The federal-state working group of the @biooekonomierat is discussing the potential of a biobased🍃 economy today at the #NRW Ministry of Economics. Min. @MonaNeubaur: Advancing climate-friendly industrial restructuring and circular economy🔄 with #bioeconomy. 👉 https://www.wirtschaft.nrw/biooekonomierat-der-bundesregierung-beraet-duesseldorf-ueber-potenziale-einer-biobasierten

💡 How will artificial intelligence revolutionize the economy and our jobs? On April 4, #KINRW Managing Director Dr. @ChristianTemath & Hendrik Juelich, AI Lead #Microsoft, will speak to students at FH Aachen about this. Participation is free of charge. https://www.ki.nrw/revolutionizing-business-with-artificial-intelligence-the-power-of-chatgpt-and-beyond-christian-temath-ki-nrw-hendrik-juelich-microsoft/

The @IfM_Bonn has been answering central questions about #medium-sized businesses in #NRW & 🇩🇪 for 6⃣5⃣ years. With a view to the climate-neutral transformation, Minister @MonaNeubaur is convinced: "The institute will have no shortage of tasks in the coming years". ➡️https://www.ifm-bonn.org/meta/news/meldung/65-jahre-im-dienste-des-mittelstands-65-jahre-ifm-bonn

In the current #CreativeTalkNRW guest is Oliver Kuschel, managing director of the non-profit GmbH Anthropia (sponsor of the#ImpactFactory) and jury member in our #CreativeProjects competition. https://www.creative.nrw.de/news/artikel/oliver-kuschel-anthropia-ggmbh-impact-factory.htm

We have put together an exciting program for you at this year's @hannover_messe from 17-21.04!🎉

Take a look at our activities at the #HM23👉
and visit us and #startups of the #GreenEconomyNRW in
📍 Hall 17, B46
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Hanover Fair 2023

Start-ups from NRW will be presenting themselves at our joint stand at this year's Hannover Messe 2023.

www.knuw.nrw

What innovations are there in NRW?

As diverse as NRW: The innovation map

North Rhine-Westphalia's innovation landscape is diverse. In addition to the state clusters, DWNRW hubs, future clusters, research institutes and many other partners continue to drive innovation activity in NRW.

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