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As part of the Cluster-Dialog.NRW, the cluster voucher offers a support opportunity for clusters and networks to further develop project ideas in order to take them to a new level, explore funding opportunities and find suitable project partners. By submitting the expression of interest (information about your organization and the project idea) you can express your interest in receiving support through the cluster voucher. Project ideas can be submitted at any time and the voucher can be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
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This month in #CreativeSmalltalk we introduce you to Anke Didier, label founder of DAINTY DYSTOPIA, fashion stylist and creative consultant for the sustainable fashion fair Neonyt on 27/28.
August 2024 in Düsseldorf https://creative.nrw/anke-didier/ Photo: Mateusz Tondel
#cleansort from Rösrath secured first place and €30,000 in prize money last year with a laser-based recycling solution that analyzes metal alloys in real time. ♻️🏆 Now you have the chance: Apply for MUT – THE #GründungspreisNRW 2024! http://www.gruendungspreis.nrw
The #CitiesAhead program accompanies ambitious European cultural and creative cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants on their way to greater international visibility and cultural appeal. Until September 30th apply for 2025!
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Academy for Cultural Urban Development · creative.nrw
Cities Ahead accompanies ambitious European cultural and creative cities on their way to greater international visibility...
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After the federal government presented its H2 import strategy for 🇩🇪 yesterday, NRW is following up with its own concept today. 🚀Minister @monaneubaur: “A small element with a big impact – climate-friendly hydrogen economy replaces fossil oil & gas economy.” 🌱
Good news for NRW!🌞 NRW is at the forefront when it comes to surcharges for solar systems on buildings and noise barriers. No other federal state received more contracts in the @bnetza tender round. That means an increase of 83 megawatts.🚀 NRW is pitching in!🔋
Looking for sustainable ideas from #agriculture!
🏆 The “Modern Agriculture 2024” innovation prize, worth €5,000, honors sustainable solutions for the agriculture of the future. Apply now until September 20, 2024 at 👉 https://www.innovationspreis-landwirtschaft.de/
📈 Half-year balance on the expansion of wind energy: NRW continues to be the front runner when it comes to permits! In the first half of 2024, 228 wind turbines with a total output of 1,336 megawatts were approved in North Rhine-Westphalia - more than a quarter of all nationwide approvals.
More information: https://www.wirtschaft.nrw/halbjahrsrechner-zum-ausbau-der-windenergie-nordrhein-westfalen-weiterhin-spitzenreiter-bei
At #StartArtWeek this year from August 23rd to September 1st, 2024, over 30 events related to creative independence await you. This includes, among other things, project management, business plan creation, law and work-life balance.
Start-up event for the independent art, culture and creative scene · creative.nrw
At Start Art Week, participants can expect over 30 events related to creative independence from August 23rd to September 1st, 2024.
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What significance do creative competitions actually have for you? Two students are currently working on an online platform for creative competitions and are conducting an opinion study in advance. Take part in the survey! https://www.empirio.de/s/V3VWaWuX1u
The Regional Culture Program NRW #RKPNRW supports cooperative art and culture projects in the state's ten cultural regions. Applications can be submitted by districts and municipalities, cultural institutions of any size, clubs or even individuals.
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Promoting art and culture for more cultural participation · creative.nrw
The Regional Culture Program NRW (RKP) supports art and culture in the ten cultural regions of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
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💡#NRW supports start-ups with the #GoToMarketVoucher with up to €35,000 for digital prototypes!🔎Requirements: Based in NRW, founded < 3 years, not listed on the stock exchange.
You can find more information at 👉 https://www.in.nrw/massnahme/go-to-market #UmweltwirtschaftNRW
ERDF competition “NRW Patent Validation” - 15 projects to increase the application maturity of university inventions recommended for funding. Minister @monaneubaur: “Forward-looking university projects strengthen the competitiveness of the economy and drive transformation.”
More information: https://www.wirtschaft.nrw/efre-gewinnung-nrw-patent-validierung-15-projekte-zur-Boosting-der-application-readiness-of
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.