BIO.NRW

About BIO.NRW
Biotechnology offers essential approaches for solving the global challenges of our time. To drive the sustainable development of biotechnology in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), it is essential that stakeholders involved are well connected.
The BIO.NRW network acts on behalf of the state government and as an umbrella organization in NRW, working with local and regional networks to bring together entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and the general public. The network also fosters collaboration at various levels, including the state, national and international levels. BIO.NRW’s role encompasses marketing for NRW as a location, organizing network events, and providing support to young enterprises and entrepreneurs in many ways. A special strength of NRW is the presence of many enterprises active in pharmaceutical biotechnology. For this reason, BIO.NRW places specific emphasis on the pharmaceutical biotechnology sector.
Our region is undergoing a structural change and setting climate targets, which are leading towards sustainable economy and sustainable production. Another major stragic emphasis covers this priority area, focussing on bioeconomy, circular economy with renewable raw materials and the creation of new products from waste materials, as well as other topics such as the resource-conserving production of food products.
In this way, BIO.NRW is shaping research and innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia and encouraging growth in the biotechnology economy.

Keep an eye on the biotech sector in NRW!
The biotech sector in North Rhine-Westphalia has developed rapidly over the last decade, largely driven by several advantageous location factors. BIO.NRW provides comprehensive insights into the prospects, strengths, and potential of NRW as a prime location for biotechnology. These facts and figures that are updated annually and appear in our Spot on Business brochure. In addition, BIO.NRW provides an overview of current R&D activities in industry and science. This information is available free of charge on the BIO.NRW website.
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Contact

BIO.NRW – The Home of Biotech

Dr. Nils Schrader
Managing Director

Phone: +49 211 385 469 – 9203
E-Mail: n.schrader@bio.nrw.de

Web: https://bio.nrw.de
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/bionrw