Networks

Hannover boasts a well developed network of experienced support organisations to provide life sciences companies with assistance covering all relevant aspects. The service spectrum includes patent applications, carrying out research projects, and company startup assistance. These organisations can also be contacted for the application and awarding of the wide range of subsidies available to life sciences companies in the Hannover Region.

BioRegioN GmbH

Consulting company with a special focus on the life sciences sector. Organiser of the Lower Saxony Biotechnology Network

• Management consulting
• Formulation of business plans, financing concepts, marketing strategies
• Assistance in the selection and application of subsidies
• Arrangement of laboratory and office space
• Organisation of trade fair participations

Technologie-Centrum Hannover GmbH (TCH)

Specialised service provider for technology-oriented companies

• Elaboration of business plans
• Product idea coaching
• Project due diligence
• Arranging office space in one of its own start-up centres

University technology transfer

There are numerous agencies at the universities in Hannover acting as interfaces between university and industry, e.g. uni transfer, the research and technology contact office of the University of Hannover, or the technology transfer offices and technology transfer officers at the Hannover Medical School, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover, and the School of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

• Assistance for start-up entrepreneurs
• Technology and know-how transfer
• Patent advisory service and exploitation
• Organisation of trade fair participations