The innovation2business.nrw network promotes cooperation between companies and research institutions. 

Offer for companies

For companies, PROvendis is the central point of contact for quick and uncomplicated access to university innovations, know-how and the latest developments and research results from the 27 universities in North Rhine-Westphalia.  With their expertise and in depth knowledge of the innovation landscape, our innovation managers establish direct contact with scientists at the NRW universities. As part of innovation2business.nrw, these services are free of charge for companies.

We offer:

• Access to know-how, technologies & research materials from universities
• Mediation of suitable cooperation partners from universities

Offer for scientists

We also identify and arrange suitable project partners from industry for university scientists, for example to evaluate prototypes under real-life conditions and implement joint research projects.
 

Network 

The aim is to build a strong network for innovation in NRW. This already includes more than 150 community partners who provide the service of mediating cooperation between science and industry within their target group. 

Please contact us for further information!