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Innovation in NRW

The industrial state of North Rhine-Westphalia is facing profound change

The digital transformation and the path towards climate neutrality require action and thinking that is geared towards change in all areas.
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By 2030, 11,000 fast charging stations are to be built in North Rhine-Westphalia. Minister @MonaNeubaur opened a fast charging park with 10 charging points at Vogel GmbH & Co. KG in Meschede today. The electricity used for charging will mainly come from a photovoltaic system. 🔋⚡

“When expanding the fast-charging network, we rely on the commitment of private companies that are helping with the transport transition. That's why I'm very pleased that we can support this as a country!" said Minister @MonaNeubaur https://www.wirtschaft.nrw/mit-landesfoerderung-schnellladepark-meschede-eroeffnet

Monday is the day! The @hannover_messe begins and with a highlight for the KNUW joint stand! NRW Economics and Climate Protection Minister @MonaNeubaur will visit our stand as a representative of the state government and get to know our innovative start-ups

“Linear becomes circular - from knowledge to action”: Minister @MonaNeubaur opened the 1st exhibition in the area of ​​circular value creation at :metabolon today. The state supports the location & the project :bergische rohstoffschmiede as an innovation center & cooperation platform.♻️

During a site tour of the Leppe landfill, Minister @MonaNeubaur found out about the research activities on site and exchanged ideas with the operators about how the ♻️ economy and the regional economy can act as performance providers and drivers. 💡

On May 15th speak to Christina Zollmarsch from @business_ruhr and Prof. Dr. Martin Faulstich on the Hydrogen Stage of #IFAT24 about the prospects of the regional #hydrogen economy for the future #circular economy using the example of the Ruhr Metropolis👉https://www.knuw.nrw/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/ifat-munich-2024.html

How can we make better progress in the digitalization of public administration? 💻🏨 Minister @MonaNeubaur spoke about solutions at the IT service provider @conet_group and heard how important good ideas in IT are in how many areas from recycling to plant protection

Congratulations to PALPRINT!🎉 The founders from Paderborn were able to prevail at the 5th stop of the “Meet, Greet & Beat” roadshow. The start-up has developed a modular system solution that uses 3D printing to produce circular reusable packaging directly for B2B customers.

The #BeyondTellerrand Festival invites you on May 13th/14th. once again invites the international web and design community to look ahead. We are giving away prizes on our website until May 2nd. two tickets for the conference in Düsseldorf. @btconf

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The “beyond tellerrand” festival invites the international web and design community to foresight on May 13th and 14th, 2024.

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Regional economic development: The state is accelerating the sustainable transformation of the economy in structurally weak regions.
Minister @monaneubaur: “Optimized funding guidelines are an important signal for attractive, competitive locations in North Rhine-Westphalia.”

The white paper “Transformation of aviation as an economic opportunity for North Rhine-Westphalia” was presented today. Minister @monaneubaur: “Technologies from NRW can give climate-neutral aviation an important boost.”

Kon'nichiwa! Minister @monaneubaur welcomed Japanese business representatives to the cherry blossom reception at the gallop track in @Duesseldorf. 🌸 The Japanese business community is an important player in the NRW economic landscape. 🤝🇯🇵

🚀 Structural change is progressing! The international high-tech company "Quanta Computer GmbH" is locating its subsidiary in Brainergy Park in Jülich. Minister @monaneubaur: “Setting up production in the district is a sign of trust in NRW as a future location.”

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 in NRW.

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