orth Rhine-Westphalia is at the heart of Europe.150 million people — that's a third of the population of the European Union — are within a day's drive of the state capital, Düsseldorf. The state is home to one-quarter of the direct foreign investment in Germany and the number one exporter of Germany's 16 federal states. In fact, North-Rhine Westphalia ranks among the top 20 exporters worldwide.
North Rhine-Westphalia is home to a broad spectrum of top-level biotechnology research. Numerous successful start-up and spin-off companies are flourishing alongside strong chemical and pharmaceutical presence that includes many household names. This effort is underpinned by a dense network of outstanding academic scientists that are focussed on biotechnology within a broad life sciences landscape. There is an equally rich and robust funding environment to support and promote the industry, including banks, venture capital providers, and business development organizations. Biotechnology is a technological pacesetter for ...
