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Innovation in NRW

Innovation in NRW

Shaping transformation through innovation

Our world is turning faster and faster. The path towards climate neutrality and the transition to a digital society are two profound change processes that permeate all economic and social areas - a high level of innovation dynamics and continuous change characterize our coexistence. NRW is at a turning point.

Together with a strong industry, we want to use our existing strengths and our potential for the future to accelerate the necessary change process towards a powerful and competitive digital, sustainable and resilient economy and society.

11

Billions of euros
were invested in R&D in NRW in 2019.

This represents ~2.16% of the country's GDP.

114000

R&D employees
shape innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia.

NRW therefore employs >15% of Germany's R&D workforce.

690

Hidden champions
serve the global market from NRW.

These are ~29% of Germany’s hidden champions.

The NRW innovation ecosystem

Diversity as a strength

NRW's innovation ecosystem is diverse and includes different actors, different regions and thematic innovation fields.
An innovation ecosystem cube is created.

NRW has excellent basic conditions and every reason for optimism: the upcoming transformation tasks encounter a differentiated innovation ecosystem with strong economic structures, efficient universities and research institutions, numerous players from the area of ​​transfer and networking, multipliers and committed representatives of civil society.

Each of the 9 economic regions in North Rhine-Westphalia is characterized by different industrial focuses and contributes to the dynamic innovation process with its individual strengths. In the spirit of intelligent specialization, the focus is particularly on 7 innovation fields that are formulated in NRW's regional innovation strategy.

backgrounds

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Regional innovation strategy NRW

The “Regional Innovation Strategy 2021-2027 of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia” specifies central areas of innovation and action with particular relevance for the economic and social development of the state under the guiding principle of intelligent specialization and consistent future orientation.

Efficient NRW industry in transition - Industry Study NRW

The study “Efficient NRW Industry in Transition” provides important impulses and orientation points for the upcoming transformation challenges facing the business and industrial location.

Innovation report NRW

The “Innovation Report NRW” is an inventory of innovation activity in North Rhine-Westphalia. It shows how North Rhine-Westphalia is positioned in terms of innovation compared to other federal states and the national average.

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