The NRW.innovativ is the central interface for networking the innovation landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia and thus contributes to the operationalization of NRW's innovation strategy. The aim of the competence center is to strengthen the innovative power of North Rhine-Westphalia with new and forward-looking approaches together with business, science, politics and society:
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The competence center NRW.innovativ
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The competence center NRW.innovativ
As a catalyst, we bring the innovation potential in NRW to a lasting shine
Efficient networking
Efficient networking
The NRW.innovativ competence center acts as a source of inspiration to highlight innovation potential and needs at an early stage and to actively support the targeted networking of important players. As part of ongoing events, we will address and address relevant topics and trends together with various innovation players.
Strengthening the regions
Strengthening the regions
The NRW.innovativ competence center strengthens the various regions of the state. To this end, starting points and perspectives are developed together in an interregional exchange of experiences in order to increase innovation performance in accordance with the specific regional circumstances.
Transfer infrastructure
Transfer infrastructure
The NRW.innovativ competence center promotes the transfer of knowledge from research into practical implementation. The basis for this is the analysis of business needs, which are linked to the existing technology and knowledge offering. The aim is to increase the transfer of knowledge and technology through tailor-made offers and suitable formats in NRW.
Europe-wide networking
Europe-wide networking
The NRW.innovativ competence center supports the networking of actors with European funding and networking offers. Strategically valuable, Europe-wide connecting points are specifically identified and used to increase NRW's innovative strength.
Innovation policy trends
Innovation policy trends
The NRW.innovativ competence center looks beyond NRW and towards the new national and European-wide innovation policy topics and trends. These are assessed against the background of state-specific strengths and priorities and, in particular, with regard to new opportunities for innovation policy in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Clusters and networks
Clusters and networks
The competence center NRW.innovativ supports the clusters and networks in NRW. Building on the expertise of the existing clusters and networks in NRW, starting points for current and future thematic synergies are identified and addressed together.
Excellence projects
Excellence projects
The NRW.innovativ competence center develops excellence projects with relevant innovation actors in order to strengthen the appeal of NRW's innovation ecosystem and accelerate transformation processes.
Innovation platform
Innovation platform
The NRW.innovativ competence center actively promotes the networking of innovation clusters in NRW through a digital innovation platform. The innovation platform brings together the country's diverse innovation activities and thus creates a virtual space for networking and interaction.
