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Apply for the North Rhine-Westphalia
Innovation Award by 24 February 2025

You can find all the information you need to apply here

 

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Innovations shape the future: Welcome to North Rhine-Westphalia, the heart of research, development and innovation!

NRW is not only Germany's most populous state, but also the engine for technological, economic and social innovation. With a unique combination of strong industrial companies, scientific institutions and creative start-ups, NRW creates space for new ideas, bold visions and forward-looking developments.

Find out more about the state's activities, people and networks that shape NRW as a centre of innovation – and how you can become part of it!

Innovations are the key to a strong, versatile economy and the driving force that will help us meet the challenges of the transition.

Mona Neubaur
Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Mona Neubaur