Düsseldorf meets International Talents 2025 – Register now!

Are you studying or doing your PhD in Düsseldorf and planning to start your career in Germany?
Then Düsseldorf meets International Talents 2025 is made for you!
Join us on 19 November at the Haus der Universität for an inspiring afternoon full of insights into the German job market, direct talks with employers, the Employment Agency, and the Immigration Office – no appointment needed.
Connect, network, and discover your career opportunities in Düsseldorf.
‘Make it in Germany’ Brings Successful Networking to the HHU Campus

On May 14, 2025, the English-language career event “Make it in Germany” took place on the campus of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU): a special networking breakfast for international students and researchers, jointly organized by HHU, the Düsseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Düsseldorf), and the Wissensregion Düsseldorf. The aim of the event was to connect international talents with regional companies and to address key questions about starting a career in Germany.
“Make it in Germany” – We’re on board!

International talents meet employers from the region: On May 14, 2025, the second networking event – this time as a breakfast format – “Make it in Germany: Trends in the German application process” will take place at Heinrich Heine University and we at Wissensregion Düsseldorf are delighted to be a co-organizer for the first time this year!
Successful Completion of the Innovation Course: Creative Ideas, Strong Networks & New Perspectives

March 5th marked a special moment: The participants of the Innovation Course of Wissensregion Düsseldorf presented their groundbreaking ideas to an audience from academia, business, and the start-up scene. The event, hosted at FOM Düsseldorf, not only showcased exciting entrepreneurial projects but also fostered valuable exchange and new networking opportunities.
Review of the sixth edition of ‘Come & Cooperate’

The sixth edition of ‘Come & Cooperate’ took place at the IHK Düsseldorf on 6 November 2024. With over 100 discussions between universities, companies and non-profits, valuable connections and collaborations were once again created.
Third edition of ‘Düsseldorf meets International Talents’

‘Düsseldorf meets International Talents’ invites international students and researchers to the Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf on 3 December. The event promotes networking with local authorities, companies and city representatives and offers panel discussions, musical interludes and a lecture on networking strategies. A city tour through the old town rounds off the programme. Registration is possible until 10 November.
The Night of Science is back in 2024 – and we’ll be there again!

On September 13, 2024, the fifth Night of Science will take place in Düsseldorf from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Our association will be represented in the foyer of the university building with an interactive stand on the topic of “How does biodegradation work?”.
In cooperation with Henkel, we offer families with children in particular an entertaining and tangible science experience.
We will also be presenting our ideas and future plans for the annual focus on “Sustainability” in a creative format.
Innovation course 2024: Become part of the future!

The Innovation Course 2024 is aimed at students, trainees and curious people who love new ideas and want to make the world a better place.
Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Michael Friebe, participants learn how to develop and present their own business ideas.
The course offers practice-oriented exercises, international innovation methodology and networking opportunities.
The kick-off event “Innovation Design Challenge” provides a non-binding introduction.
The registration phase is now open – join us and shape the future with your ideas!
Düsseldorf meets International Talents

At this annual event, which took place for the second time last year (2023), international students and researchers who are completing their studies in the region are invited to show them the diverse professional and cultural opportunities in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area.
Come & Cooperate

Come & Cooperate” organizes half-day matching sessions in which researchers and companies come together for open-ended 1:1 discussions.
This is accompanied by funding advice, advice from innovation coaches and advice on property rights.