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Real estate market reportHanover region

Commercial real estate market: Restraint in the office market, hotels on the rise

Current analysis: Demand for logistics real estate rises, office space turnover remains low.
 
Skilled workersHanover

Successful "Holà Kita" project enters next round with 15 participants

Last year, eleven participants were certified as educators.
 
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From unemployment to running your own business: "Gründung Kompakt" is writing success stories in the Hanover region

Since 2018, the "Gründung Kompakt" project has been supporting people on their path from unemployment to sustainable self-employment – with measurable success: more than 1,000 start-ups have emerged from the joint ...
 
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WelcomeHanover

Welcome Center Hannover Region reports successful interim results

Structures remain in place, special project to recruit skilled workers from India gets underway.
 
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Green economyHanover Region

More solar, better insulation: Hanover Region relaunches roof solar subsidy program

New roof solar guideline aims to create incentives for large PV systems, with subsidies of up to €200,000 available.
 
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Start-up story January 2026: ALL ABOUT MIDLIFE

Women's health for the second half of life.

By 2030, around one billion women worldwide will be going through menopause. Two-thirds suffer from a variety of symptoms – often silently, frequently without appropriate ...

 
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DiversityHanover Region

Award-winning and funded: Inclusive processes for more efficient energy distribution

How regional switchgear specialist SKM GmbH used HRV funding to strengthen its processes in the long term and firmly anchor the diversity of its workforce in its business processes.
 
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hannoverimpuls

10 years of starting business: A decade of tailwinds for startups in Hanover

December 5, 2025. Ten years of the starting business start-up service – Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) celebrated this anniversary on December 4, 2025, together with hannoverimpuls at the Welfenschloss. Since 2015, it has been supporting ...
 
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Accounting for more than a fifth of the state's economic output, the Hanover economic region is the key driver of innovation and growth in Lower Saxony. The aim of economic development is to develop the Hanover 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 the Hanover region, as well as their affiliated company hannoverimpuls GmbH, you will find consulting and project services for all business needs and situations.

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Commercial real estate market: Restraint on the office market, hotels on the rise
Current analysis: Demand for logistics real estate rises, office space turnover remains low.

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11 Frauen stehen nebeneinander und lächeln.©Hanover Region
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Successful "Holà Kita" project enters next round with 15 participants
Eleven participants were certified as educators in the last academic year.

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That was the Future Workshop on Loneliness
Future Workshop "Loneliness" – Developing innovative solutions to combat loneliness together. Review of the Design Thinking Workshop held by the Social Innovation Center of the Hanover Region | January 15–16,

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Robotics Talent Award 2026
Opportunity for robotics talents completing their studies and schools: the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics, Labor, Transport, and Digitalization is once again awarding the Robotics Talent Prize this year in the categories "Doctorate" and "Master's and Bachelor's Thesis" as well as a special prize for a school project.

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From unemployment to your own business: "Gründung Kompakt" writes success stories in the Hanover region
Since 2018, the "Gründung Kompakt" project has been supporting people on their way out of unemployment and into sustainable self-employment – with measurable success: more than 1,000 start-ups have emerged from the joint initiative of the Employment Agency and hannoverimpuls GmbH. The project is thus making an important contribution to the economic dynamism, skilled labor supply, and innovative strength of the Hanover region.

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Drei Frauen und ein Mann stehen nebeneinander und schauen in die Kamera.©Hanover Region
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Welcome Center Hannover Region reports successful interim results
Structures remain in place, special project to recruit skilled workers from India gets underway.

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More solar, better insulation: Hannover Region relaunches roof solar subsidy program
New roof solar guideline aims to create incentives for large PV systems, with subsidies of up to €200,000 available.

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Regional assembly approves real-world laboratory for Techfactory
A practical test field for companies is to be created in the near future on Hüttenstraße in Hannover's Nordstadt district.

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Change Dinner: Democracy and Diversity 2025
Companies in dialogue for openness and responsibility for democracy and

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©Kevin Münkel
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10 years of starting business: A decade of tailwinds for startups in Hannover
December 5, 2025. Ten years of the starting business start-up service – Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) celebrated this anniversary together with hannoverimpuls at the Welfenschloss on December 4, 2025. Since 2015, starting business has been supporting people interested in starting a business from the fields of academia, science, and alumni networks on their journey from the initial idea to the founding of a company, making it a central component of LUH's transfer and innovation strategy.

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Energy transition as an economic driver: study shows potential worth billions
9.5 billion euros in additional value creation possible in the Hanover region.

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Hanover

RFolg fireside evening: Start succession planning in good time

The baby boomer generation is slowly reaching retirement age, and never before have so many companies been faced with the task of preparing for succession.
When?
February 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
hannoverimpuls

BEAN2BIZ

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International Founders MeetupAre you an international founder in Hannover looking to connect with others and share your startup journey? Join our next Bean2Biz meetup – an open, English-speaking networking event for founders and those interested in ...
When?
February 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where
Venture Villa, Walderseestraße 7, 30163 Hannover
Hanover region

BWA training part 2: Understanding and using the interim BWA

Event series
In this workshop, you will learn how to use the right BWA types to monitor your company's success during the year, understand key figures, and identify specific savings potential – for reliable control.
When
February 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover region

Brief introduction – "ZUKUNFT braucht VIELFALT" (HRV) funding program for companies in the Hanover region

Find out in a nutshell how you can strengthen diversity in your company in a targeted manner with the "ZUKUNFT braucht VIELFALT" funding program and receive financial support for this.
When
February 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Hanover Region

Course Climate neutrality. Lower Saxony's path to a resilient and sustainable economy

Be there and play an active role in shaping a sustainable future!
When?
February 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
hannoverimpuls

Start-up evening in Hanover

Event series
Are you thinking about starting your own business and have a business idea in mind? But a series of unanswered questions are running through your head and you don't really know where to start? In short: you're missing the red thread...
When
February 9, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover region

Workshop: Success factors strategy & employees – shaping the future in SMEs

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In this workshop, you will reflect on your corporate strategy, develop smart goals, and learn how to actively involve employees in change processes – for a sustainable, successful organization.
When
February 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover region

DAISEC: AI information and training series

Part 1: Fundamentals – Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Event series
How does digitalization benefit me? How can AI reduce the workload in everyday business? In which areas of work does it enable more efficient processes, and what does the use of AI cost?
When
February 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Company valuation – basics and special features

Event series
A key aspect of business succession is the valuation of the company. The purchase price is usually determined through negotiations. Different valuation methods yield different results, so the valuation must be carried out carefully and ...
When
February 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where
IHK, Bischofsholer Damm 91, 30173 Hanover
hannoverimpuls

Open consultation hours for founders

At the Economic Development Agency or onlineDear founders, the Start-up & Entrepreneurship team welcomes you to a free, individual short consultation every Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. The open consultation hours take place in a hybrid format. You can...
When?
February 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover region

Workshop: Project Management

Module 1
Event series
This workshop series teaches you basic project management methods – from classic approaches to agile techniques.
When
February 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

15th Robotics Congress: Robotics in SMEs 2026 – Opportunities. Change. Future!

Small and medium-sized enterprises will reach a turning point in 2026: a shortage of skilled workers, cost pressures, rising energy prices, and the demand for sustainable production are forcing companies to rethink their processes.
When?
February 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
hannoverimpuls

Ready to get started, your Start-up Guide (Women Special)

OnlineEvent series
Every idea starts with a first step—and sometimes with a little spark of courage. Perhaps you've been thinking about starting your own business for a while. But especially at the beginning, many questions arise: How do I start...
When?
February 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Robotics Roundtable – Shaping the future together

Are you interested in robotics? Whether you've been working in the field for a long time, have just started your first project, or are simply curious – the Robotics Round Table is the right place for you!
When?
February 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hanover region

DAISEC: AI information and training series

Part 2: AI business models
Event series
How does digitalization benefit me? How can AI reduce the workload in everyday business operations? In which areas of work does it enable more efficient processes, and what does the use of AI cost?
When?
February 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Settlement story: Tessolve and Dream Chip Technologies GmbH

How a new business became a growth engine. From new business to strategic development: Tessolve's acquisition of Dream Chip Technologies GmbH shows the long-term impact that successful location decisions can have ...
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