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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 2 September 2025 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 helps students in doubt about changing careers.
Hanover Region
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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.

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v.l.n.r. Steffen Krach, Regionspräsident, Schülerinnen aus Hannover, Christian Meyer, Niedersächsischer Minister für Umwelt, Energie und KlimaschutzKevin Münkel
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"SHIFT NOW - Your Future Festival" - between career guidance, music and inspiration
On September 2, 2025, up to 3,000 young people will experience a festival on the grounds of the Faust cultural center ...

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The Cave of the Carps 2025 - Hannover pitches!
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v.l.n.r. Marcus Voitel, Koordinator und Beratungsleitung Umsteigen statt Aussteigen, Ulf-Birger Franz, Wirtschaftsdezernent der Region Hannover, Didier Donfack Kana und Ole Zimmermann, ehemalige Studienabbrecher und Gesellen der Behrens Wasser Wärme GmbH, Jens Niemann, Geschäftsführer der Behrens Wasser Wärme GmbHHanover Region
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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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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 startup ecosystem: The internationally successful cybersecurity company Hornetsecurity is being acquired by the US group Proofpoint for well over one billion US dollars - making it the next tech unicorn from Lower Saxony

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Strong together for women in basketball! With the "50 for 50" campaign, the TKH Lynxes are sending out an effective signal to promote women's basketball in Hanover
With "50 for 50", the TKH Lynxes are launching a new movement to promote women's basketball in Hanover. The aim is to find 50 committed companies or supporters who will make a monthly contribution of 50 euros to help build sustainable and professional structures in girls' and women's sport. The first partner, hannoverimpuls, has already been confirmed, sending a clear signal for social responsibility, sustainability and future-oriented regional development in sport.

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Die Gewinner*innen des ZUKUNFT braucht VIELFALT-Award mit mit Julia Kümper, Teamleitung Wirtschaftsförderung der Region Hannover,, Steffen Krach, Regionspräsident und Ulf-Birger Franz, Wirtschaftsdezernent.Christian Wyrwa
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ZUKUNFT braucht VIELFALT award goes to three model companies
A real highlight was celebrated at the business development agency's summer reception: The awards for outstanding companies sent out a strong signal for diversity, innovation and success. An evening full of recognition that will resonate for a long time to come.

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Bürogebäude an der Chicago Lane©Olaf Mahlsteht
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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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Mitwirkende vom Zukunftsfestival SHIFT NOW vor einem Solarpanel.Kevin Münkel
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"SHIFT NOW - Your Future Festival" - career orientation rethought
3,000 young people will explore the world of future-oriented training occupations on September 2, 2025 on the grounds of the Faust Cultural Center in Hanover.

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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 forward-looking the startup ecosystem in Hanover is. Around Raschplatz, the heart of the city became a stage for new ideas, courageous founders, innovative research and creative partnerships.

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E-Auto, Roboter, Straße, ladesäule, Drohne
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StartUp report from "neu/wagen": Networking is the key
The study "Disrupt to Drive" by the Hannover Region Transformation Network shows that the mobility industry is undergoing fundamental change due to electrification, autonomous driving and the circular economy and that start-ups in a strong regional network such as the Hannover Region in particular are crucial for competitiveness and transformation.

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ÖKOPROFIT Hannover celebrates its 25th anniversary
Award for 66 companies in the 2024/2025 program round

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Successful premiere of KnowledgeMove: Hanover sets new signal for technology transfer
Hanover, June 20, 2025 - With around 200 participants from business, science, start-ups and politics, the new KnowledgeMove conference organized by hannoverimpuls in cooperation with Leibniz University and Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts celebrated its successful premiere on the Hanover Career Campus on June 19, 2025. Under the motto "From knowledge to impact", the event sent a strong signal for practical technology transfer - both regionally and nationally.

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"Innovation workshop: With images of the future and practical tips for new business models in SMEs and industry"

Interactively and creatively define operational future ideas for the next 5 years and design concepts for new business models or projects within a few hours - this is what an innovation workshop on August 21 from 13:30 to 17:30 offers ...
When?
21.08.2025 from 13:30 to 17:30
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Basics of social selling on LinkedIn

Online workshopImaginethis: You gain targeted new customers on LinkedIn, effectively expand your network and make your startup visible - without expensive advertising or complicated strategies.
When?
22.08.2025 from 10:00 to 12:00
Hanover region

BWA training part 2: Understanding and using the intra-year BWA

Series of events / Date 7 of 9
You understand the "short-term income statement" as a profit and loss account (P&L) during the year
When?
25.08.2025 from 09:00 to 14:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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Boost your Business: Funding & Business Angels at a glance

Online workshop (Women Special)Our multi-part digital workshop series on financing, growth and access to capital for female startup founders and entrepreneurs as well as interested parties starts on August 25. This workshop will focus on funding and the most important ...
When?
25.08.2025 from 14:00 to 16:30
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Start-up evening in Hanover

Event series / Date 3 of 4
Are you thinking about starting your own business and have your business idea in mind? But you have a series of disorganized questions running through your head and you don't really know where to start? In short: you lack the red ...
When?
25.08.2025 from 17:30 to 20:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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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 ...
When?
26.08.2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Workshop: Employer branding as a success factor

Event series / Date 4 of 5
This workshop is aimed at managing directors, HR managers and marketing managers in German SMEs who want to inspire and retain talent for their company. Employer branding is indispensable today ... right? YES! BECAUSE THEY MAKE ...
When?
28.08.2025 from 09:00 to 13:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

2nd Robotics Experience Day 2025

Robots and solutions, workshops and networking The Robotics Experience Day offers the unique opportunity to immerse yourself up close in the world of industrial robotics, experience diversity and try it out for yourself. Whether robotics beginners ...
When?
28.08.2025 from 09:00 to 18:00
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Basics: Designing social media posts cleverly!

OnlineworkshopWouldyoulike to get started with social media or strengthen your presence on digital platforms such as LinkedIn? In this basic workshop, you will learn step by step how to create effective posts, address your target group in a targeted manner and ...
When?
29.08.2025 from 10:00 to 12:00
Hanover region

Workshop: Diversity

Part 1
Event series / Date 5 of 8
Discover the power of diversity! This diversity management workshop will provide you with insights into meaningful actions and strategies needed to create a more inclusive and productive work environment. Learn how you can ...
When?
01.09.2025 from 09:00 to 13:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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Open consultation hours for founders

Dear founders, the Start-up & Entrepreneurship team welcomes you to an individual brief 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 ...
When?
02.09.2025 from 14:00 to 15:00
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Designing a suitable working environment - individualization vs. standardization

The reasons for greater diversity in teams lie partly in the shortage of skilled workers and partly in conscious decisions to increase creativity and problem-solving skills.
When?
02.09.2025 from 14:00 to 17:00
Hanover region

Decarbonization of process heat - steam generation

This free online event organized by the Climate Protection and Energy Agency of Lower Saxony (KEAN) will focus on steam generation in the decarbonization of process heat.
When?
03.09.2025 from 09:00 to 12:00
Hanover region

Demo Day of the Social Innovation Center - Batch #11

Be there: Invitation to the Demo Day of the Social Innovation Center - Batch #11
When?
03.09.2025 from 17:00 to 20:00
Where?
Cafvé in the Hafven, Kopernikusstraße 14, 30167 Hanover

Seminar: Business plan & financing

Introduction to planning a business start-up using the business plan.
When?
03.09.2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
Where?
Business development agency HI-REG mbH, Kaiserstrasse 15, 31134 Hildesheim

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Foundation story September 2025: Turning old into unique - Godje Mahn Manufaktur

Bags with character - handmade from materials with a history:Broken bicycle inner tubes, discarded airbags, old money bags or advertising banners that are no longer used: what others consider garbage is the start of something new for Godje Mahn. In ...
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