BIO.NRW Network of the
Biotechnology in
North Rhine-Westphalia
Why a biotechnology network in NRW?
North Rhine-Westphalia is located in the center of Europe and is the most populated and one of the most densely populated federal states of Germany. The Rhine-Ruhr region is the most important conurbation with more than 10 million inhabitants. The cluster policy of the State Government of North Rhine-Westphalia stimulates the cooperation between companies, research institutes, and the state sector along value-added chains in the most important fields of industry and technology.
Economy
Of the total revenue generated by German biotechnology companies, 10.8% is generated here by 118 core biotechnology companies with more than 5,780 employees. Additionally, no region in Europe applies for more patents in the field of biotechnology than NRW.
Innovation
Science
Technology
BIO.NRW strengthens the position
of Biotechnology in NRW
BIO.NRW is the catalyst for the sustainable development of the strengths of North Rhine-Westphalian biotechnology and bioeconomy from one central point.
The following core aspects make up BIO.NRW:
Effective Network for Scientists, Founders and Entrepreneurs
Central Platform for Life Science Topics
Supporting Students and Young Talents
Assisting Start-Ups and SMEs in Terms of Financing and Internationalization
BIO.NRW is supported by the ministry of economic affairs, industry, climate action and energy of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE).
Thematic fields
describes knowledge-based production
and usage of renewable resources
for products, processes, and services.
Structure of BIO.NRW
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The network Biotechnology North Rhine-Westphalia, BIO.NRW, consists of three central pillars:
- BIO Clustermanagement NRW GmbH can implement various services that serve the primary interest and task areas of the network thanks to its legal status. As such, it is the economically active part of the network and contributes to the financing of selected activities and events of BIO.NRW the Home of Biotech
- The Förderverein Biotechnologie NRW e.V. (Registered Association for the Sponsoring of Biotechnology NRW) is a non-profit organization that supports selected aspects of biotechnology in NRW, particularly focusing on the stimulation of young talent. The association uses projects to compensate for the lack of graduates in the STEM subjects related to life sciences.