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Innovation course

20.05.2024
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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.

A magnet for international talent

02.04.2024
General

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.

Welcome Day 2023

15.12.2023
Welcome Day

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.

Come & Cooperate Vol.5

13.12.2023
Come & Cooperate

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.

Workshop with regional management

12.12.2023
General

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.

Implementation of an innovation course

12.12.2023
Innovation course

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.

Innovation semester 2023/24

23.08.2023
Innovation semester

The fifth Innovation Semester of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf starts on October 25, 2023 at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. With eight projects that combine knowledge and sustainability, the semester aims to bring about positive change. Diverse participants work on sustainable solutions such as environmentally conscious mobility and urban design. Applications are open until September 30.

Innovation semester 2023/24: Search for course instructors

12.05.2023
General, Innovation semester

The application phase for course instructors for the “Innovation Semester 2023/24” has begun. Submit your project ideas by June 16! Take the opportunity to implement innovative projects with interdisciplinary teams. You can win project funding of up to €750, teaching time or remuneration.

Article about WRD and iSem in the RP

12.05.2023
General

The Rheinische Post also reported on its university website about the Wissensregion Düsseldorf and the 4th Innovation Semester: “Out of the lecture hall – into practice”. Students, trainees and professionals can spend a semester producing their own music, brewing beer or designing a virtual exhibition in an interdisciplinary way. Thinking outside the student box is an essential part of the innovation semester.

The film of the BREWNO course

12.05.2023
General

The winning team of the “Innovation Semester 2022/23” impressed the “Wissensregion Düsseldorf” jury not only with the taste of their home-brewed beer, but above all with their impressive presentation of the results. Their self-made video impressively shows how the different participants became a team in which everyone was able to contribute his or her skills. The aim was to capture the collaborative process of brewing beer on camera. See for yourself in the video of the winning team of this year’s innovation semester!

The movie for the finale is here!

19.04.2023
Innovation semester

The participating teams presented their projects and results at the Innovation Semester final. A film team documented the event, showing the diversity of the projects and the creative solutions of the participants. The winning team was particularly impressive with a self-made video about their brewing process and collaborative work.

Final of the Innovation Semester of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf

29.03.2023
Innovation semester

On March 23, 2023, around 80 participants in the fourth innovation semester of Wissensregion Düsseldorf presented their projects at the university building. The team “BREWNO – Brew your own Altbier” won the prize for the best project. Eight courses covered a wide range of topics, supported by experts from Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Fliedner University of Applied Sciences and Henkel. Prof. Edeltraud Vomberg and Lord Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller praised the commitment and openness of the participants.

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