Knowledge Transfer

Innovative Networking

Innovative companies and research institutes in numerous future-oriented sectors have organized themselves into clusters focused on promising new technologies. These regionally-focussed communications platforms support a common strategic goal and support the transfer of knowledge in high tech segments. Companies from numerous sectors are active in these clusters all along the supply chain.

The key factor for success is the participation of different technologies, competencies and areas of knowledge. Participation in a cluster has proven to be a key factor for business success. Hessen's cluster policy has become a benchmark for European economic and technology promotion.

Hessen Cluster is High-Class

The best examples of how successful clusters can contribute to dynamic economic development are: the software cluster RhineMainNeckar, MoWiN.net for mobility and logistics in North Hessen, and deENet for renewable energy in North Hessen.

Successful clusters also exist in Hessen in the sectors for medical and health technology, automotive technology, mechanical engineering, optics and IT as well as many others. The trend continues toward a cooperative approach between companies in order to achieve projects and secure purchase orders.

Technology-Transfer-Network-Hessen

TTN-Hessen bundles the technology transfer activities from businesses and universities into one network, a unique model in Germany. TTN-Hessen is independent and builds bridges between publicly-supported research and private companies. This enhances and supports technology transfer for small and medium-sized companies in Hessen. Learn more about the network at

www.ttn-hessen.de  (available only in German)