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BIO.NRW

Location
North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia:
an international hub for industry, research, and innovation

Erde

A global motor of growth

Ranked 20th in the world in terms of gross domestic product and accounting for 25 % of all foreign direct investment in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the most important economic centres in the world.

Mikroskop

Leading location for research

With the highest concentration of academic institutions and the largest research centre in the country, North Rhine-Westphalia is at the forefront of the German research scene.

Waben

Pioneering in biotechnology

Biotech companies in NRW generate 27 % of the industry’s turnover in Germany and function as incubators in the industry.

Doktorhut

Excellence in education

Two Universities of Excellence and six of the largest universities in Germany make NRW an important location for education.

Sprachblasen

Cultural and academic diversity

The cultural and academic diversity in NRW creates a dynamic environment for innovation and international cooperation.

From NRW into the world

Over the past 25 years, more than 500 life sciences companies have settled in NRW, including 122 with a proven biotechnology focus.

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Facts and Figures

122

specialized biotech companies in NRW

27
%

total annual turnover in Germany

6790

employees in biotech companies in NRW

29,9
%

investments in research and development in Germany

Further facts
via NRW.Global Business
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