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Technology Campus projects at the Expo Real in Munich

Projects from Garbsen and Nordstadt are the focus of the Expo Real real estate trade fair in Munich.
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Real estate marketreportHanoverregion

Real estate market report 2025:
Optimism allowed

The annual analysis of the real estate landscape - is now online. Discover the trends, figures and insights that move the market.

Out now! German Startup Monitor 2025

Topics such as AI and DeepTech are becoming more important
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Robotics CityHanover Region

BBS Neustadt - How a vocational school became a digital innovation hub

Digitalization, robotics, Industry 4.0 - BBS Neustadt shows what vocational education looks like today: practical, future-oriented and full of passion.
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Full house at "EINFACH GRÜNDEN!" - over 200 participants take advantage of Hannover's big advice day

Hannover's start-up scene showed just how much energy it has on Friday: over 200 participants filled the business development center at the "EINFACH GRÜNDEN!" advice day. They took the opportunity to ...
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Found, grow, take off - Startup-Impuls start-up competition enters its 23rd round

What do the digital magazine t3n, which now has a reach of millions, the tennis tracking innovation Wingfield and the learning app Bulletpoint have in common? They all started their success story at the Startup Impulse ...
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Humanoid robotics as an opportunity for the business location

New technologies open up solutions to the shortage of skilled workers and increase competitiveness in industry and trade.

The transformation network neu/wagen, in cooperation with the imes of the Leibniz University of ...

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From the school desk to the startup: hannoverimpuls and FHDW Hannover promote entrepreneurial spirit

The number of start-ups is increasing in Germany. More and more young people in particular are deciding to set up a business. Together, hannoverimpuls, the joint business development agency of ...
Study and careerguidanceHanoverregion

"SHIFT NOW - Your Future Festival" - between career guidance, music and inspiration

On 2 September 2025, up to 3,000 young people will experience a program full of future prospects, role models and festival feeling on the grounds of the Faust cultural center.
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The Cave of Carps 2025 - Hannover pitches!

On August 12, the Madsack stage on the north bank was transformed into Hanover's hottest pitch arena: six carefully selected start-ups - ALL ABOUT MIDLIFE , Ecliptic, DoggyBell , WasteSide , GenE³ and WAS GEHT - presented ...
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One program, hundreds of consultations: 10 years of "Umsteigen statt Aussteigen"

The Hannover Region's successful employment promotion program supports students who are in doubt about changing careers.
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Start-up story August 2025: AI Co.Innovation

With maps to AI - How a startup from Hanover is rethinking innovation:

In January 2025, Carl Robert Brand founded his company AI Co-Innovation in the heart of Hanover - with the aim of exploiting the potential of artificial ...

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Hornetsecurity becomes Hanover's unicorn: US group Proofpoint acquires flagship tech company from the region

A significant exit for Hannover as an IT location and a success story for the regional start-up ecosystem: the internationally successful cybersecurity company Hornetsecurity is being acquired for well over a billion ...
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Artificial intelligence, real impact: customer satisfaction rethought

ehb electronics gmbh has improved its knowledge management and increased customer satisfaction with the help of KI.WI - the AI network of the Hanover economic region.
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FUTURE needs DIVERSITY Award goes to three role model companies

A real highlight was celebrated at the business development agency's summer reception: The awarding of outstanding companies sent a strong signal for diversity, innovation and success. An evening full of recognition, ...
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Real estate market report

Office market: stable take-up in the first half of 2025

Despite uncertainty: the real estate market in Hannover remains on the move.
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UNLEASH 2025 inspires: Hanover's startup convention sets new standards for innovation and networking

Hanover, June 27, 2025 - Three stages, around 750 guests and a day full of energy: the second edition of the UNLEASH Startup Convention on June 26, 2025 impressively demonstrated how lively, diverse and ...
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StartUp report from "neu/wagen": Networking is the key

The "Disrupt to Drive" study by the Hannover Region Transformation Network shows that the mobility industry is undergoing fundamental change as a result of electrification, autonomous driving and the circular economy, and ...

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With more than a fifth of the economic power, the Hannover economic region is the decisive engine for innovation and growth in Lower Saxony. The aim of the Economic Development Agency is to develop the Hannover economic region and make it fit for the future. We are committed to creating business-friendly conditions and promoting the competitiveness of companies.

On the joint portal of the economic development agencies of the state capital and Hannover Region and their associated company hannoverimpuls GmbH, you will find consulting and project offers for all entrepreneurial needs and situations.

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Energy Day for Companies 2025 - Reality Check Energy Transition - Economical. Feasible. Now.
How can the energy transition succeed in day-to-day operations - and where are the biggest hurdles? This ...

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Founders Camp 2025
How an idea became an award - and why you should be part of the next Founders Camp Hannover.

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Technology Campus projects at the Expo Real in Munich
Projects from Garbsen and Nordstadt are the topic at the Expo Real real estate fair in Munich.

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Real estate market report 2025:
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The annual analysis of the real estate landscape - is now online. Discover the trends, figures and insights that move the market.

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Full house at "EINFACH GRÜNDEN!" - over 200 participants take advantage of Hannover's big advice day
Hannover's start-up scene showed just how much energy it has on Friday: over 200 participants filled the business development center at the "EINFACH GRÜNDEN!" advice day. They took the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts on financing, marketing, law and location topics - and thus received concentrated know-how in one afternoon.

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Found, grow, take off - Startup-Impuls start-up competition enters its 23rd round
What do the digital magazine t3n, which now has a reach of millions, the tennis tracking innovation Wingfield and the learning app Bulletpoint have in common? They all began their success story in the Startup-Impuls start-up competition organized by hannoverimpuls and Sparkasse Hannover. Founders and young companies can now apply for the 23rd round of the competition - with the chance to win prize money totaling over 100,000 euros, professional coaching and access to a strong network.

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FEM25 launches the initiative of professional women's networks in Hanover in the Garden Hall of the New Town Hall
The initiative of professional women's networks in Hanover connects professional women's networks - for more parity and diversity in management positions.

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Hannover launches Health Innovation Hannover Region (HIHR) New platform for the healthcare of the future
The Digital Health City Hannover becomes the Health Innovation Hannover Region (HIHR). More than 25 partners from science, business, healthcare and politics gave the official go-ahead for the further development on September 23 in Hanover's Old Town Hall. The aim is to shape the healthcare of tomorrow in a practical way and to make the region's innovative strength visible both nationally and internationally.

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From school desk to start-up: hannoverimpuls and FHDW Hannover promote entrepreneurial spirit
The number of start-ups is increasing in Germany. More and more young people in particular are deciding to set up a business. Together, hannoverimpuls, the joint business development agency of the city and region of Hanover, and the Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts (FHDW) want to strengthen this trend: With two hands-on initiatives, they are introducing pupils to start-up skills and igniting a genuine entrepreneurial spirit.

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"SHIFT NOW - Your Future Festival" - between career guidance, music and inspiration
Up to 3,000 young people will experience a program full of future prospects, role models and festival feeling on September 2, 2025 on the grounds of the Faust Cultural Center.

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The carp cave 2025 - Hannover pitches!
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One program, hundreds of consultations: 10 years of "Umsteigen statt Aussteigen"
Successful program of the Hannover Region's employment promotion supports students in doubt about changing careers.

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neu/wagen-Meetup: Battery, fuel cell or biofuel - current innovations for the operation of commercial vehicles

During the event, participants will find out which alternative drive systems and charging infrastructures will be implemented for commercial vehicle operators in the near future.
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09.10.2025 from 15:30 to 18:00

Seminar: Marketing

In this seminar, you will learn how to identify and engage your target group in a practical and interactive way. You will also learn the basics of how to use marketing tools.
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09.10.2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
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Info event ÖKOPROFIT Hannover 2026

Would you like to strengthen environmental and climate protection in your company, save energy and resources and exchange ideas with other companies in a regional network? Then ÖKOPROFIT Hannover is the right program for you!
When?
10.10.2025 from 08:30 to 10:00
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Event series / Date 3 of 5
International Founders Meetup Are you new to Germany and facing the challenges of starting a business? Don't worry, you're not alone! At this English-speaking monthly meetup, you'll meet other founders who are also navigating the ...
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10.10.2025 from 10:00 to 12:00
Where?
Venture Villa, Walderseestraße 7, 30163 Hanover
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Ready for Contest? II
Startup-Impulscompetition Event series / Date 2 of 6
Online Q&A session for the Startup-Impuls start-up competition
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10.10.2025 from 10:00 to 11:00
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Open consultation hour for founders

Dear founders,the Start-up & Entrepreneurship team welcomes you to an individual brief consultation every week on Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. - free of charge. The open consultation hour takes place in a hybrid format. You can ...
When?
14.10.2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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Female founders masterclass: Find your perfect marketing strategy (Women special)

Online"Which marketing suits me and my business?" As a female founder or (young) entrepreneur, would you like to become better known with a strategy that suits you and your values? Social media, newsletter, blog, events? ...
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16.10.2025 from 10:00 to 14:00
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Workshop: Success factors in the company sale process

Series of events / Date 3 of 3
Which factors are essential for a successful business transfer and how can these factors be positively influenced?
When?
17.10.2025 from 09:00 to 13:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

ROBOTIC. ON. THE. ROAD. - as a guest in Barsinghausen

The new series ROBOTIC. ON. THE. ROAD. is a format in which automation can be experienced live - the focus here is exclusively on applications!
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21.10.2025 from 09:00 to 17:30
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The innovation lunchbox - "What's up"

"Was Geht" is an event app that makes culture visible, accessible to everyone and connects people. With over 25,000 downloads already, the app offers a central overview of concerts, theater, readings, parties, exhibitions and ...
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21.10.2025 from 12:00 to 12:15
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Open consultation hours for founders

Dear founders,the Start-up & Entrepreneurship team welcomes you to a short individual consultation every week on Tuesday from 2 to 3 pm - free of charge. The open consultation hour takes place in a hybrid format. You can ...
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21.10.2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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Recruiting skilled workers from abroad with state support

The shortage of skilled and junior staff poses major challenges for many companies in the Hannover Region. Qualified employees are crucial for competitiveness - but the national labor market can be a source of ...
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23.10.2025 from 10:00 to 11:30
Hanover Region

Workshop: Employees as a success factor - shaping change together

Series of events / Date 3 of 3
What [new] skills do you need as a manager in order to do justice to current and future tasks and employees?
When?
27.10.2025 from 09:00 to 13:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Brain Freeze?! - Cheerful failure with improv theater

We all know the little voice in our head that constantly tells us "I can't, I can't, I shouldn't". In this impulse workshop, we would like to look at a positive culture of failure and explore the idea of saying "yes" to ...
When?
28.10.2025 from 10:00 to 14:00
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Open consultation hour for founders

Dear founders,the Start-up & Entrepreneurship team welcomes you to a short individual consultation every week on Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. - free of charge. The open consultation hour takes place in a hybrid format. You can ...
When?
28.10.2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

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