From Duisburg and Xanten to the Chilean Atacama Desert: The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope brings together the precision and engineering expertise of NRW. Located at an altitude of 5,640 meters, the giant telescope will capture light from the earliest phases of the universe, providing answers to fundamental questions in astrophysics and cosmology.
Slush in Helsinki is one of the most significant international startup events, bringing together companies from all over the world. In 2026, six startups from NRW will have the opportunity to participate at the German Pavilion. They will benefit from international visibility, pitching opportunities, and on-site networking events.
Modern logistics and distribution spaces are a decisive competitive factor for industry, retail, and international supply chains – and NRW remains one of the leading locations in Germany in this regard.
The second EU Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS 2) has established new, mandatory requirements for digital security in the business sector. It requires not only large corporations but also small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across numerous industries to significantly strengthen their cybersecurity strategies.
Even in economically challenging times, trade shows remain a central component of many companies’ sales and marketing strategies. AUMA, the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry, highlights this in its "AUMA Exhibitor Outlook 2026/2027." For this nationwide, representative survey, approximately 400 exhibiting companies were asked about their trade show plans and strategies.
The “HyBaT – Hydrogen Battery Transformation Hub” project has launched a new transfer network for battery and hydrogen technologies in the Münsterland and Emscher-Lippe regions.
In recent years, Romania has become an important market for German companies. As an EU member, it combines a robust industrial base with competitive costs, a skilled workforce, and a location that is strategically advantageous between Western and Eastern Europe.
How do scientific findings turn into successful companies, and how can this process be expedited? The BRYCK Startup Alliance, based in Essen, has an ambitious goal: to create one of Europe’s largest deep-tech ecosystems in the Ruhr Metropolis. In an interview with NRW.Global Business, co-founder and Managing Director Christian Lüdtke explains how the alliance supports companies, the role the Ruhr Metropolis plays as a hub for technology-driven startups, and how the funding consortium can drive innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond.
