Research & Sciences
One of Hannover’s special location advantages is its highly developed
research and university environment. A place where networking is a
reality. Local companies have access to a broad spectrum of
co-operation opportunities for product development and approval. The
region boasts internationally renowned expertise in transplantation
medicine, bio-photonics and bio-medical technology – focussing in
particular on bio-material research and implant research.Hannover Medical School (MHH)
- one of the world’s leading medical institutions for transplantation medicine
- special research areas: organ transplantation immune reaction and pathomechanisms; immune reactions of the lung associated with allergies and infections; metallic and ceramic implants
- cardio-vascular implant competence centre, hepatitis competence network, rheumatism competence network
School of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
- one of the oldest veterinary institutions in Europe
- close scientific co-operation with Hannover Medical School and the Leibniz University of Hannover, particularly in the field of bio-medical technology
Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM)
- university-independent research institute
- pharmaceutical research, medical biotechnology, molecular medicine, clinical research into allergies, asthma and inhalation, occupational and environmental toxicology, consumer protection, testing and registering chemicals, biocides and pesticides
International Neurosciences Institute (INI)
- one of the world's leading centres for the treatment of diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
- internationally renowned specialists providing the full range of modern neuromedical techniques with notable diagnostic and therapeutic neurosurgery, neuroradiotherapy and neuroradiology
Hannover Laser Centre (LZH)
- research institute with the main task to support applied research in laser technology on a non-profit basis
- medical laser diagnosis and laser therapy
Leibniz University of Hannover
- the largest university in Lower Saxony
- faculties: including biochemistry, biology, chemistry, electrical engineering etc.
- innovation projects: nano-electronics, life sciences, mechatronics centre, centre for bio-medical technology
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.
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
hannover innovation fund (hif)
Young technology firms with a high capital requirement from Hannover Region are supported in financing their innovations by hannover innovation fund (hif). As a regional fund, hif always finances in collaboration with a co-investor and always in the early stage of a company's development. The cooperation partner is the federal “High Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)” (i.e. Start-Up Fund).More info on hif (German site)
















