From Ammonia to Hydrogen
How will large quantities of green hydrogen be transported to Germany in the future? One possible solution is currently taking shape in Gelsenkirchen-Scholven.
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“Cybersecurity is relevant to all businesses”
The Bochum-based start-up ENTRYZERO combats cybercriminals. Using AI-powered solutions, it helps companies detect cyber threats at an early stage. In this interview, the two founders explain the role played by the ecosystem in the Ruhr region.
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Green Business Park Gute Hoffnung
A new industrial estate is being developed on the former WERK II site of MAN GHH in Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Up to 23 plots are to be created on the 88,000 m² site, each tailored to individual requirements.
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"The river Ruhr is the region’s central lifeline"
Daniel Gronert is an innovation manager at RWW Rheinisch-Westfälische Wasserwerksgesellschaft in Mülheim an der Ruhr. He says: ‘Water management in the Ruhr region can serve as a model for other conurbations.’
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“The start-up environment is excellent”
In an interview, Alexander Igelmann, CEO of the Bochum-based start-up Lidrotec, explains why the Ruhr region is exactly the right place for his semiconductor company.
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"The Ruhr is one of Europe's best-kept secrets."
Priya S. Nayar is the Executive Director of the University Alliance Ruhr North America and, in this role, represents the Ruhr universities in the USA and Canada. What are her views on the Ruhr region? We asked her.
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A beacon for sustainable transformation
The Transformation Centre for Georesources and Ecology is set to become the scientific hub of the FunkenbergQuartier in Herne.
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Eight hospitals in the Ruhr region in the top 100
The Ruhr region has once again demonstrated its excellence in healthcare: according to the latest Newsweek ranking, “World’s Best Hospitals 2026”, no fewer than eight hospitals from the region feature among the top 100 in Germany.
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E-world 2026: The Ruhr connects the energy sector
Europe’s largest trade fair for the energy and water sectors attracted over 37,000 trade visitors from all over the world to Essen this year: E-world highlights the role of Essen and the Ruhr region as Europe’s energy capital.
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Policy Paper: Activation of Brownfields
The BMR, together with twelve European partner regions, has published a position paper on the future promotion of brownfield sites in the European Union.
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