Growth
by targeted industry development
To support the growth of companies from the regional key industries, hannoverimpuls develops need-based initiatives and projects which are realised jointly with partners from business and science.These range from targeted innovation and growth projects right up to the promotion of personnel qualification and training. The initiation of cooperations and networks and the targeted know-how transfer between science and companies create ideal conditions for industry growth and cluster development.
Get an overview of the projects, products and initiatives initiated in order to support the corporate growth of regional companies:
Hannover Clinical Trial Center GmbH (HCTC)
HCTC offers professional management of clinical studies in accordance with international standards throughout Germany. HCTC arose from a joint venture by hannoverimpuls and the Hannover Medical University.
Hannover Fabrik e.V. (i. e. Hannover factory registered association)
The Hannover Fabrik e.V. is the network for production and production engineering in Hannover Region. Companies and research facilities work together within this framework on a range of diverse technologies and areas of value creation. The projects range from systematic exchange of information, creating bidding communities through to the shared use of production capacities right up to long-term joint ventures.
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Hannover IT (HIT)
Hannover IT forms the common umbrella body for the Hannover IT e. V. and the Project Centre Hannover IT GmbH. The aim is to promote science and education for the information and communications sector and to support the performance ability of the region through the initiation of IT projects and cooperations between economy and science.Industry forums
The hannoverimpuls industry forums are the communications platform for new products and brands in Hannover. Whether it is workshops, discussions, meetings or expert dialogues: they form the basis for an intensive dialogue between economy and science in our focus industries.More info on Industry forums (German site)
LZH Laser Akademie GmbH
The LZH Laser Akademie GmbH was founded in 2003 as a spin-off of the Laser Zentrum Hannnover. The academy trains and advances employees from all levels in the company on the complete spectrum of laser technology and optical technologies. As a result, it forms a central factor for the competence and quality assurance of this growth sector in Hannover. More info on Laser Akademie (German site)
Projektzentrum Automotive
The “Projektzentrum Automotive” (PZA) (i.e. Project Centre Automotive) operates as the interface between industry and research by connecting automobile manufacturers and subcontractors with research units. The PZA is the first point of call when scientific answers are sought for technical questions from the automotive industry.Projektzentrum BiomeTI
The "Projektzentrum BiomeTI" (Project Centre BiomeTI) bundles the competence of regional biomedical technology under one roof. hannoverimpuls has created an effective management unit here at the interface between medical and engineering science research areas.
More info on Projektzentrum BiomeTI
SME Prize for Efficiency
The "SME Prize for Efficiency" (i.e. Effizienzpreis KMU) competition by the two organisations, enercity Fonds pro Klima and hannoverimpuls, aims to motivate small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to approach the themes of energy, climate protection and growth in a conscientious way. It encompasses two different directions – one for the best concept and one for the best implementation for sustainable improvement in energy efficiency – and offers prize money of 60,000 Euros. More info on SME Prize for Effiiency (German site)
FIP - Förderung innovativer Projekte (i.e. Promotion of Innovative Projects)
hannoverimpuls supports companies by the programme „Förderung innovativer Projekte“ (FIP) in realising innovative ideas. It connects the companies and the suitable regional research institutes and funds upcoming feasibility studies and preliminary examinations by up to 5,000 Euro .More info on FIP (German site)
Innovation Traffic Light
The online innovation check offers companies the possibility to check their innovation potential in just 45 minutes. Free, non-binding and anonymous, the market opportunity of an idea is evaluated by way of example. A detailed catalogue of questions forms the basis of the analysis. Appropriate sponsorship programmes and consultancy offers are identified as required.More info on the Innovation Traffic Light (German site)
WachstumsImpuls (i.e. Growth Impulse)
The innovation and growth competition is directed at a small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) from Hannover Region. Innovative project ideas were sought in 2006 and 2007 which could be swiftly transformed into market- ready products, services or measures to increase company goals. In 2008, SMEs were supported in expanding to new international markets. Prize winners always received a year long accompaniment in implementing the projects as well asattractive prize money.More info on WachstumsImpuls (German site)
hannoverimpuls Ausbildung e.V.
The services of the hannoverimpuls Ausbildung e.V. (i.e. hannoverimpuls vocational training registered association) support small to medium sized enterprises with the theme of education. By taking over application management, support for trainers and training partnerships, new additional training places are created along with a higher quality of training. More info on hannoverimpuls Ausbildung e.V. (German site)
YOUR CONTACT
Gabriele Zingsheim
Industry Sectors and International Affairs Director
Tel. +49 (0)511 300 333 - 51
Industry Sectors and International Affairs Director
Tel. +49 (0)511 300 333 - 51















