Dutch-German TECH.LAND - Transforming borders into connections
Our mission
To tackle the societal challenges and increase the global competitiveness of our region, businesses and knowledge institutions, we rally together as Dutch and German triple-helix ecosystems, to realize the full technology and innovation potential in the heart of Europe (East Netherlands, North Westphalia and more).
Clusters
For the coming years, the TECH.LAND Programme is focusing on four topics, namely Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics (including digitisation, cyber security and artificial intelligence), Energy (batteries and hydrogen), Health & MedTech and Circular Economy.
Events
Arnhem Electricity Week '24 / European New Power Summit Arnhem
25 May 2024Get ready for the groundbreaking international electrification event of the year: Arnhem Electricity Week '24 (25-30 May 2024).
Connect with the forefront of New Power in Europe and enjoy every moment of it!
We will be present at the Arnhem Electricity Week and European New Power Summit Arnhem.
TECH.LAND program on the Eurocities Annual Conference in Cluj
29 May 2024Thanks to the cities of Münster and Enschede, we will have the chance to present our Cross-border strategy and TECH.LAND program at the Eurocities Annual Conference in Cluj from 29-31 May 2024.
Health & MedTech Mission to Minnesota
9 June 2024Together with the IHK Nord Westfalen and the University Clinic of Münster, the Wirtschaftsförderung Münster is organizing a common Health and MedTech delegation trip to Minneapolis (Minnesota) and Rochester (New York) - the climate partner city of Münster. On the agenda is a meeting with the Health Valley Association and political representatives as well as a visit of the Medical Center of the Mayo Clinic. Additionally, a joint mission is planned.
TECH.LAND Blog
Foreign Trade Committee of the CCI North Westphalia visits Twente Board and Fraunhofer Innovation Platform in Enschede
18 May 2024The committee meeting in Enschede served to further consolidate economic relations between the Eastern Netherlands and the North-Westphalia region. “The aim is to increase the competitiveness of the border region by creating close business connections between the provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland as well as the Münsterland and the Emscher-Lippe region,” explained van Deel.
Hydrogen INTERREG-Project BOOST started in Spring 2024
17 May 2024The successful transformation to a sustainable energy supply requires the use of green hydrogen. In addition to importing the gas, however, large production capacities must also be built up nationally.
Cross-Border Hydrogen Cluster Kick-off marks a Milestone in the TECH.LAND Program
14 May 2024A significant step forward in the strategic cross-border collaboration of the TECH.LAND initiative, as the regions of Oost NL, Emscher-Lippe, and Münsterland (North Westphalia) come together in Rotterdam at the leading international trade fair World Hydrogen Summit to introduce a newly-formed joint hydrogen cluster. This cluster is part of a wider effort to foster innovation and cross-border collaboration, transcending national boundaries to address pressing global challenges.