To connect knowledge, drive sustainable innovation, and strengthen Braunschweig’s position as a leading hub of science, 27 institutions came together in 2004 to form ForschungRegion Braunschweig e.V. This unique alliance unites universities, federal research institutes, Helmholtz and Fraunhofer Institutes, Leibniz Association research centers, museums, libraries, Braunschweig Hospital, and other renowned institutions whose research enjoys international recognition.
To connect knowledge, drive sustainable innovation, and strengthen Braunschweig’s position as a leading hub of science, 27 institutions came together in 2004 to form ForschungRegion Braunschweig e.V. This unique alliance unites universities, federal research institutes, Helmholtz and Fraunhofer Institutes, Leibniz Association research centers, museums, libraries, Braunschweig Hospital, and other renowned institutions whose research enjoys international recognition.
The Region
The Braunschweig region has the highest “density of scientists” in Europe, with 4% of all employees working in research. More than 19,000 people are employed within the institutions of ForschungRegion, complemented by over 20,000 employees in industrial research facilities. With a wide range of internationally renowned research centers, the region possesses a science-driven innovation potential that is second to none. Networking among institutions and close cooperation with industry create synergies for new value chains, products, and production methods.
Goals and Tasks
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Strengthening profile development through exchange of information and communication among partners
3 Positioning Braunschweig as a destination for national and international talent and actively promoting scientific education in schools, universities, and professional training - Pooling expertise to enhance the attractiveness of the region as a research location
- Positioning Braunschweig as a destination for national and international talent and actively promoting scientific education in schools, universities, and professional training
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Improving the transfer of research results as well as artistic and cultural offerings
Establishing shared facilities and institutes
7 Implementing joint projects, public relations activities, and representation of interests - Utilizing research results and patents together
- Establishing shared facilities and institutes
- Implementing joint projects, public relations activities, and representation of interests
Together, we aim to further strengthen Braunschweig’s leading position as a science and business region and increase its visibility both nationally and internationally. The core mission of ForschungRegion Braunschweig is to strategically advance the scientific foundation of its enormous future potential and, through new ideas for regional and international clusters, sustainably foster value creation, growth, and employment.
Together, we aim to further strengthen Braunschweig’s leading position as a science and business region and increase its visibility both nationally and internationally. The core mission of ForschungRegion Braunschweig is to strategically advance the scientific foundation of its enormous future potential and, through new ideas for regional and international clusters, sustainably foster value creation, growth, and employment.
Board
The Executive Board of ForschungRegion Braunschweig e.V. is composed of elected representatives from the member institutions of the association and is elected every two years.
Contact us
We would be happy to answer your questions about the ForschungRegion.
Maike Goldbach
Editor
- Pockelsstraße 11, 38106 Braunschweig (Editorial office in the House of Science)
- redaktion@forschungregion.de
Nezahat Mumcu
Secretary
- Fallersleber-Tor-Wall 16, 38100 Braunschweig
- +49 (0) 531 14466
- +49 (0) 531 14460
- info@forschungregion.de
