The innovation strategy specifies key areas of innovation and action that are particularly relevant for the economic and social development of the country.
Regional innovation strategy
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A groundbreaking impetus for the future
North Rhine-Westphalia's innovation strategy aims to strengthen the region's position as a leading innovation hub. It focuses on seven key areas: innovative materials, smart manufacturing, connected mobility, environmental management, energy, medicine, and ICT, with ICT serving as a cross-cutting theme that provides impetus for all areas. The strategy seeks to foster innovation through networking and facilitating business start-ups. It considers the demand side, further develops legal frameworks, and secures skilled workers. This is done in accordance with EU directives for a smarter Europe and involves various stakeholders in a dialogue-based process.
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The “Regional Innovation Strategy 2021-2027 of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia” specifies, under the guiding principle of intelligent specialization and consistent future orientation, key innovation and action areas with particular relevance for the economic and social development of the state.
The study “High-performing NRW industry in transition” provides important impetus and points of reference for the upcoming transformation challenges of the economic and industrial location.
The "NRW Innovation Report" is an inventory of innovation activity in North Rhine-Westphalia. It shows how North Rhine-Westphalia compares to other German states and the national average in terms of innovation.
