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Successful Flight Operations for a Healthcare System Under Cost Pressure

Drones Transport Lab Samples in the Hannover Region
 
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10 Years of VentureVilla: An Anniversary for Hannover’s Startup Community

Ten years ago, VentureVilla was launched with the goal of making Hanover an even better place for founders. Today, the results speak for themselves: More than 100 startups have been supported, …
 
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FIREABEND X HANNOVR Sends a Strong Signal to Hannover’s Gaming Community

Around 150 guests, four exhibitors, and four presentations: FIREABEND X HANNOVR highlights the strength and cohesion of Hannover’s games and XR community. With FIREABEND X HANNOVR #3, NATE Hannover took place on …
 
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UNLEASH MEETS KNOWLEDGEMOVE

Secure your EARLY-BIRD ticket now for September 9, 2026
 
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TRANS4LOG Congress 2026

LaaS - Logistics as a Service 

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Finding Your Own Path with Courage, Guidance, and Personal Support

With support from the “Umsteigen statt Aussteigen” program run by the Region Hannover Employment Promotion Office, former student Hannah has found her very own educational and career path—with new …
 
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CITY OF HANNOVER AWARD Launches

Seeking “Entrepreneur of the Year”
 
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Job Up Store 2026

Guidance for the Future: Job Up Store Brings Young People and the Working World Together
 
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The Economic Development Agents

Welcome to the Economic Development Agency

Accounting for more than one-fifth of the state’s economic output, the Hanover economic region is the key driver of innovation and growth in Lower Saxony. The goal of the Economic Development Agency is to develop the Hanover economic region and shape it for the future. We work to create business-friendly conditions and promote the competitiveness of local companies.

On the joint portal of the economic development agencies of the State Capital and the Hannover Region, as well as their investment company, hannoverimpuls GmbH, you’ll find consulting and project offerings tailored to all business needs and situations.

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10 Years of VentureVilla: An Anniversary for Hannover’s Startup Community
Ten years ago, VentureVilla was launched with the goal of making Hannover an even better place for founders. Today, the results speak for themselves: More than 100 startups have been supported, investments in the millions have been facilitated, and numerous success stories have been written. The anniversary thus also symbolizes Hannover’s development into a thriving startup hub. As it marks its tenth anniversary, VentureVilla looks back on a decade in which ideas have become companies, networks have led to funding rounds, and an accelerator has evolved into a central hub of Hannover’s startup scene.

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FIREABEND X HANNOVR Sends a Strong Signal to Hannover’s Gaming Community
Around 150 guests, four exhibitors, and four presentations: FIREABEND X HANNOVR highlights the strength and cohesion of Hannover’s games and XR community. With FIREABEND X HANNOVR #3, NATE Hannover once again became the meeting place for the regional games, XR, and creative scenes on Tuesday evening.

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Green Light for the techfactory Garbsen
The Hannover Region continues to drive forward the development of a new innovation hub: With the signing of a commercial lease agreement for the future techfactory at ONE TechCampus Garbsen, the technology and startup center is taking shape.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026 – The HANNOVER Booth
Once again this year, the HANNOVER booth brought smart production to life through sustainable innovation and global networking. With 19 co-exhibitors, it served not only as an exhibition space but, above all, as a central platform for exchange, networking, and cooperation.

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Trends and Facts: The Economy in the Hannover Region in Transition
Ulf-Birger Franz, Head of the Economic Affairs Department: “Technology parks are key”

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Three Startups, Three Future-Oriented Topics: New Startup Projects from Hanover Receive EXIST Funding
Three startups from Leibniz University Hannover are launching with government funding and are focusing on key future topics ranging from sustainable materials to space technology and modern preventive healthcare. All startup teams share a common goal: bringing innovations to market.

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Starting a Business in Uncertain Times: Startup-Impuls 2026 Honors Bold Solutions for the Future
Recession, geopolitical tensions, and cautious investment are currently shaping the economy. Yet it is precisely during such phases that ideas capable of transforming markets often emerge. In Hannover, it is precisely these forward-looking ideas that have now been recognized: At the Startup-Impuls startup competition organized by hannoverimpuls and Sparkasse Hannover, the region’s most innovative startups—for the first time in RP5—received prizes totaling over 100,000 euros.

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Innovative Continuing Education Concept Honored
Tackling the skilled labor shortage: The regioLab+ Continuing Education Award aims to increase corporate participation in partial qualification programs.

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Impact Day Hannover
On April 17, 2026, Impact Day will offer a concise introduction to the topic of social entrepreneurship and is aimed at anyone who wants to make a difference through entrepreneurship—as well as those interested in learning more about impact-driven startups.

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Startup Spotlight: From the Competition Stage to the International Market
INLEAP Photonics is setting new standards in drone defense.
Neutralizing a drone in less than 0.2 seconds—with technology from Hannover. What sounds like a pipe dream is actually reality: The DeepTech company INLEAP Photonics is setting new standards in laser-based drone defense with its INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® SHIELD system. Up to 300 drones per minute, a range of 3,000 meters, and a cost of less than one euro per interception mark a new dimension in electro-optical drone defense.

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Hanover Region

July Vacation Program at TechnoThek: Focus on Robotics

Try Your Hand at Computer Science – Programming and Algorithms Computer science, programming, algorithms—familiar terms? Or maybe not quite? Get a glimpse into the exciting world of computer science.
When?
July 6, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Open Consultation Hour for Founders

At the Economic Development Center or onlineDear founders, the Start-up & Entrepreneurship Team welcomes you to a brief, personalized consultation every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.—free of charge. The open consultation session takes place in a hybrid format. You can...
When?
July 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
Business Development Center, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hannover
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Open Consultation Hour for Founders

At the Economic Development Center or onlineDear entrepreneurs, the Startup & Entrepreneurship Team welcomes you to a brief, personalized consultation every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.—free of charge. The open consultation hours are held in a hybrid format. You can...
When?
July 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
Business Development Center, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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July TechnoThek Summer Program: Focus on Robotics

Discover the world of Dash
When?
July 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hanover Region

City Tour: Welcome Tour of Hanover!

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Have you moved to Hanover for a job or an apprenticeship? — Then now is the perfect time to get to know your new city—and make valuable connections along the way.
When?
July 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hanover Region

July Vacation Program at TechnoThek: Focus on Robotics

Sphero Bolts – Soccer Action
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July 20, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Open Consultation Hour for Founders

At the Economic Development Center or onlineDear founders, the Start-up & Entrepreneurship Team welcomes you to a brief, personalized consultation every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.—free of charge. The open consultation session takes place in a hybrid format. You can...
When?
July 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
Business Development Center, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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Open Consultation Hour for Founders

At the Economic Development Center or onlineDear entrepreneurs, the Startup & Entrepreneurship Team welcomes you to a brief, personalized consultation every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.—free of charge. The open consultation hours are held in a hybrid format. You can...
When?
July 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
Business Development Center, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

July TechnoThek Summer Program: Focus on Robotics

Robo Soccer: luhbots – The student robotics team at Leibniz University Hannover
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July 31, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Open Consultation Hours for Founders

At the Economic Development Center or onlineDear founders, the Start-up & Entrepreneurship Team welcomes you to a brief, personalized consultation every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.—free of charge. The open consultation session takes place in a hybrid format. You can...
When?
August 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
Business Development Center, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hannover
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The Carp’s Den

The Annual Startup Pitch EventAt The Carp’s Den, selected startups from the regional startup ecosystem present their ideas in a competition for the Golden Carp. These startups are specifically selected by accelerators, high-tech incubators, and the startup network of the ...
When?
August 4, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where?
Madsack Stage, Nordufer, Rudolf-Von-Bennigsen-Ufer 2, 30169 Hanover
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Open Consultation Hours for Entrepreneurs

At the Economic Development Office or OnlineDear founders, the Start-up & Entrepreneurship Team welcomes you to a brief, personalized consultation every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.—free of charge. The open consultation hours are held in a hybrid format. You can...
When?
August 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
Business Development Center, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
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Ready to Get Started: Your Startup Guide (WOMEN SPECIAL)

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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 quite some time. But especially at the beginning, many questions arise: How do I start...
When?
August 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Regular get-together for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and those interested in starting a business

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Are you a startup founder, entrepreneur, or interested in starting a business? Then our regular get-together is just right for you! We create a space for networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration—and you help shape the...
When?
August 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hanover Region

KI.WI AI Roundtable: Legally Compliant AI Use: Practical Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

How do I implement the GDPR, AI Act, and related regulations in practice?Artificial intelligence is finding its way into more and more companies—but with it come legal challenges: the GDPR, AI Act, and related regulations in practice, and how to safely use international AI services like ChatGPT when dealing with personal data or ...
When?
August 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Startup Story July 2026: SprachHorizont-Hannover

German in the Workplace: For Education and CareersManuela Garib and Sevdet Şat are the founders of SprachHorizont-Hannover. As instructors of German as a foreign and second language, they support people in their daily lives, education, and careers. Their goal: ...
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