Economic development in the Hannover Region

Humanoid robotics as an opportunity for the business location

The transformation network neu/wagen has published a current white paper on humanoid robotics in collaboration with imes at Leibniz Universität Hannover.

SIMPLY START UP! The big advice day

26.09.2025, 1.30 - 5.30 pm

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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 ...

Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts welcomes you to Liminale

Festival for innovation and shaping the future on September 17 and 18

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"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 Centre.

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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 startup 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, ...

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

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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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Welcome to the Economic Development Agency

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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From school desk to start-up: hannoverimpuls and FHDW Hannover promote entrepreneurial spirit

The number of start-ups is increasing in Germany. Young people in particular are deciding ...

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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 Centre.

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The carp cave 2025 - Hannover pitches!

On August 12, the Madsack stage on the north bank was transformed into Hannover's hottest pitch arena: six carefully selected startups - ALL ABOUT MIDLIFE , Ecliptic, DoggyBell , WasteSide , GenE³ and WAS GEHT - presented their innovative ideas to a jury that was as knowledgeable as it was curious: Julia Wohlfeld ( Tina Voß GmbH ), Katharina Haas ( INLEAP Photonics GmbH ), Isabel Sievers ( NBank Capital ) and Uwe Berger ( B&B. | überwegs ).

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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 recruit 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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Christian Wyrwa

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FUTURE needs DIVERSITY 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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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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Hanover region

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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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 like 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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For founders without prior knowledge - "Your own chatbot in 2 hours - how to automate your business! (Online)

Dear founder,You have a great business idea and your startup is in the starting blocks - but you spend a lot of time every day with recurring inquiries, administrative tasks or standard e-mails? You know ...

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19.09.2025 from 10:00 to 12:00

Hanover region

Workshop: Management and control of SMEs: Focus on financial planning and controlling

Series of events / Date 5 of 6
How can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) be managed and controlled in a targeted manner to ensure financial stability, minimize risks and shape sustainable growth? This practice-oriented seminar provides answers - especially ...

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22.09.2025 from 09:00 to 13:00

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House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

Hanover region

BWA training part 1: Interaction of balance sheet and income statement

Series of events / Date 8 of 9
Understanding and working with the balance sheet and income statement

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23.09.2025 from 09:00 to 14:00

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 Tuesdays from 2 to 3 pm - free of charge. The open consultation hour takes place in a hybrid format. You can ...

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23.09.2025 from 14:00 to 15:00

Where?

House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

Hanover Region

Workshop: Social Media

Social Media Part 3

Event series / Date 9 of 9
Three-part workshop series - from theory to practice. What can social media do, what do I need to consider for my company's presence, what does an efficient social media strategy look like and what are reels actually?

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24.09.2025 from 09:00 to 13:00

Where?

House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

Hanover region

Workshop: Success factor sales and marketing

Part 2

Series of events / Date 6 of 6
In a constantly changing business world, sales and marketing skills are crucial to successfully market your products or services and win customers. But what skills are needed today ...

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24.09.2025 from 09:00 to 13:00

Where?

House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

Hanover region

Workshop: Diversity in the workplace - inclusion as a success factor for the Hannover Region

Inclusion in the workplace is more than a social responsibility - it is an opportunity for companies and employees alike.

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24.09.2025 from 09:00 to 17:00

Where?

Design Offices, Philipsbornstraße 2, 30165 Hanover

Hanover Region

DAISEC: Applying for funding - chances of success and tips

Would you like to know which funding programs support digital transformation - especially the use of artificial intelligence (AI) - and how you can improve your chances of applying for funding? Then this webinar from DAISEC ...

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24.09.2025 from 12:00 to 13:00

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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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