Bochum Economic Development is one of the largest and most innovative economic development companies in North Rhine-Westphalia. With our services for Bochum companies, startups and foreign investors, we open doors, create perspectives and are a strong partner for sustainable urban development. We are Bochum's number 1 parking garage operator, manage numerous technology and start-up centers and develop commercial areas. In short: We are Bochum's first port of call if you want to actively shape the economy with us - so that Bochum remains an attractive business location in the future.

We: create perspectives, have plenty of space, open doors, arrange contacts, produce ideas, develop concepts, give you start-up help, work hard for you and won't let you down. Bochum Economic Development supports you with expertise and passion. Because your success is important to us!

Renowned research institutions at Ruhr University Bochum, the Health Campus in Bochum, and a dense corporate network form the foundation of the Health Campus Bochum agency. It is an important component of Bochum's economic development and is integrated into the Technology & Innovation area. The agency acts as an incubator for innovative projects, attracts new companies to the location, supports spin-offs, and generates additional added value in the future-oriented healthcare market together with local companies. The expertise of an advisory board from the fields of business, science, and care complements its own expertise and ensures a holistic approach. In addition, the agency has convened an initiative that works in depth on operationalising the ideas.

KAIROS GmbH is a renowned IT specialist that draws on over ten years of experience in developing IT system solutions for the healthcare sector. In addition to specialist technological knowledge in the implementation of medical middleware platforms, we have extensive know-how in the IT-supported orchestration of workflows via workflow engines.

We believe that sustainable companies can only be built as a community. That is why we support entrepreneurs with our network, our expertise and with active investments. We want to live in a world in which we create space for people, new working environments and innovations.

The Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH (BMR) develops and markets the Ruhr metropolitan business location. It bundles the economic interests of the 53 citiese of the region. The work of the BMR aims at increasing the regional competitiveness.

Ruhr University Bochum understands the ins and outs of change: It has spearheaded the transformation of the Ruhr region from a mining community to a science hub since 1965. Its reformist mindset defies academic tradition. Its mission is to provide education for all. Ruhr University Bochum understands the ins and outs of change: It has spearheaded the transformation of the Ruhr region from a mining community to a science hub since 1965. Its reformist mindset defies academic tradition.

BRYCK is the new innovation hub and future factory at the heart of the Ruhr area. BRYCK creates a space for aspiring founders, growing startups, progressive scientists, accelerating VCs, corporate innovators and supportive startup hubs, networks and acceleration-programs. However, BRYCK is more than just a space to work in: we are building a community of people with passion, with expertise, with visions and ideas. We want to amplify what's already successful and co-create what's still needed. Collaboration is the heart of our mission.

DigiHealthStart.NRW is a central product of the “Digital Health Ecosystem NRW – Focus Start-ups 2025” project led by Sebastian Merkel, holder of the junior professorship “Health and E-Health”. The project aims to build a sustainable ecosystem with a focus on digital health start-ups that produces patient-oriented digital products and digitally supported innovative services. This works complementary and in collaboration with the existing diverse start-up support offers.

As the central point of contact and service for the economy, the EWG - Essen Economic Development Agency promotes entrepreneurial commitment in Essen. With our range of services, we help to secure and create jobs in Essen and to constantly improve the framework conditions for the commercial success of Essen's economy. Whether for investment or expansion projects at the location, official approval procedures, questions about public subsidy programs, the establishment of international cooperation or when looking for real estate and land - we advise and support you with your projects - competently, confidentially and quickly. Numerous partners from business, associations and institutions, politics and administration are at our side. Together we form a strong network for your entrepreneurial success.

Qserve is your global partner for Medtech Regulatory, Clinical & Quality Compliance and your CRO for Medical Device Clinical Trials. With our broad range of knowledge and experience, we can support you with getting market access all over the world and for all kind of Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics. Our strong international team, located in Europe, China and the United States, combines their broad range of knowledge and expertise in medical devices and IVDs, to assist manufacturers in gaining market access around the world.

Quhr is the Smart Health Hub Ruhr for the innovations of the healthcare industry of tomorrow. We support you in the development and growth phase of your start-up. We are a close-knit group of successful founders, entrepreneurs and networkers who are familiar with all facets of the healthcare sector. We know and understand your opportunities and challenges. Our goal is to support you in finding your individual pace to grow healthily. Therefore, we offer you a long-term and customized support and investment horizon, which is specifically tailored to the needs of start-ups in the healthcare industry.

For over 150 years, we have supported, connected and represented businesses of all sizes in Sheffield, our vibrant and innovative city. Our vision is to make this great city the best place in the UK to start, grow and run a successful and sustainable business. And with the help of our members, we are leading the way in making that a reality. How? By delighting our members. Ensuring they have the support they need, when they need it. By building our community. We are stronger together; we are helping our members form and create new long-lasting relationships. By being a strong and thoughtful voice. We engage with the business community, encourage ideas and opinions, and lead the debate. We ensure their interests and business needs are represented. As part of the British Chambers of Commerce, we feed into the national picture. We champion Sheffield's outstanding reputation as a city to live, work and play. Join our community to make your business stronger. Let’s lead the way in making Sheffield the best place to do business.

To spread the word about Sheffield, its people, businesses, services, products, culture, leisure, green spaces and sport. We're here to help and we expect users to offer us the same level of courtesy and respect that we offer to them. We want our social media channels to be safe spaces where we welcome comments and engagement on our posts. We want them to be a place for healthy, open, and insightful discussion which is why we have a short set of house rules which you can find at https://sheffnews.com/about-us

With over 10,000 employees in more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, TÜV NORD GROUP is actively committed to its national and international customers. Its broad consulting, service and inspection portfolio encompasses both specific individual tests and inspections and also management of complex safety solutions. TÜV NORD GROUP is organised into Mobility, Industrial Services, Training, IT, Natural Resources and Aerospace business units – competence centres are in permanent contact with customers for analysing, consulting and also developing and implementing customised solutions. TÜV NORD GROUP customers benefit from the broad, well-founded expertise of qualified and approved consultants and inspectors. Through their understanding of the customer's situation and needs and the technical area concerned, these experts form the backbone of the Group's success.