Voice of Innovation
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Germany’s largest urban region has transformed from coal and steel into a digital, green innovation hub. With 22 universities, 160,000 companies and 5.1 million people, the Ruhr offers a fertile ecosystem with talent, market and space – ideal for scaling tech innovation.
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), including the Ruhr, is Germany's top investment location with a dynamic startup ecosystem, excellent infrastructure, strong talent and grants for international startups. With 18 million people and 64 universities, NRW is Europe's heartbeat for innovation and business.