News from the Wissensregion Düsseldorf

Our newsfeed keeps you up to date with the latest developments, projects and events in the Wissensregion Düsseldorf.
Here you will find the latest reports on cooperation between science, business and politics, information on important conferences and insights into innovative training formats.
Stay informed about the progress and initiatives that further strengthen our region as a leading knowledge location in Europe.

The renaming of the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research

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Since August 27, 2024, the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research GmbH has officially had a new name: Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials GmbH – a significant step that reflects the change in the institute’s research. We, the Wissensregion Düsseldorf, would like to congratulate the institute on this significant milestone.
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The Night of Science is back in 2024 – and we’ll be there again!

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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.
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Innovation course 2024: Become part of the future!

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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!
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Düsseldorf meets International Talents

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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.
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Come & Cooperate

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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.
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Night of Science

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The Night of Science is a fascinating event organized by Heinrich Heine University that brings science and research closer to the general public in an innovative and interactive way. This event has a special significance in the Wissensregion Düsseldorf, as it allows people of all ages to experience science up close and outside of traditional academic spaces.
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Innovation course

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The innovation course pursues the core idea of interdisciplinarity under the motto: “We can learn best from people who think differently.” The course is aimed at anyone who wants to develop innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills. Participants work on prototypes and business models in a practical environment, thereby promoting their creativity and self-efficacy. The course therefore offers an ideal platform for anyone who wants to turn their visions into tangible projects and strengthen the culture of innovation in the region.
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A magnet for international talent

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The article in the Rheinische Post on March 28, 2023 highlights the Wissensregion Düsseldorf initiative, which aims to keep foreign students and researchers in the region. In cooperation with well-known companies such as Henkel and the Max Planck Institute, as well as the Düsseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce, improved integration programs and networking opportunities are being created. These measures are intended not only to attract talent, but also to retain it in the region in the long term, thereby consolidating education and knowledge as central pillars of local development and location marketing.
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Welcome Day 2023

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The second Welcome Day for international students and researchers in Düsseldorf took place on December 5, 2023 at the Tech.Hub Düsseldorf. Christian Zaum welcomed 30 participants from various universities and research institutions. The aim is to keep international talent in the region. Dr. Kai de Weldige emphasized the importance of career prospects. Supported by the Düsseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce and companies such as Henkel and the Max Planck Institute, the participants gained valuable insights into the job market and networked. The day ended with a visit to the Christmas market in the old town.
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Come & Cooperate Vol.5

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Wissensregion Düsseldorf, together with the Düsseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Düsseldorf Innovation and Technology Center (Ditec), hosted the Come & Cooperate event at LAVAStudio on 8 November 2023. Companies and universities took the opportunity to get to know potential cooperation partners and talk about joint projects, theses or funding. Despite some last-minute cancellations, more than 80 direct talks were organized – a record that shows the great need for such a technology transfer format.
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Workshop with regional management

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The Düsseldorf – Mettmann district region demonstrates remarkable innovation potential in various areas of technology. A workshop on “Promoting innovation in the region – potential in the circular economy” highlighted the need for improved cooperation between companies, universities and public administrations. The challenges posed by EU funding programs and the administrative burden were also discussed.
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Implementation of an innovation course

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Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Innovation Semester 2023 due to an uneven distribution of applications. Some courses were oversubscribed, others were hardly in demand, which contradicts the interdisciplinary objectives. Nevertheless, we are continuing an “innovation course” that strengthens entrepreneurial skills and motivation, led by Prof. Michael Friebe and Inga Hennrich.
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