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Ministers Visit Heidelberg's Life Science Hub to Boost Innovation

Ministers Kretschmann and Olschowski engage with researchers and founders at the Innovationscampus. The visit underscores the alliance's role in driving innovation and growth in the Rhine-Neckar region.

In this image i can see a bottle with a name of discovery on it.
In this image i can see a bottle with a name of discovery on it.

Ministers Visit Heidelberg's Life Science Hub to Boost Innovation

Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann and Minister of Science Petra Olschowski will visit the Innovationscampus Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim on September 4, 2025. The visit underscores the strategic importance of the science location Heidelberg and the region's innovative strength in life sciences.

The alliance, initiated by seven leading research institutions, aims to develop the Rhine-Neckar region into an internationally recognised biomedical-technological hub. The ministers will engage with researchers and founders, who will present their projects and startups. A 'Gallery Walk' will showcase innovations in infectious diseases, mental health, molecular engineering, and cancer neuroscience.

The alliance, supported by the state, promotes sustainable use of high-tech platforms and joint research projects with industry. The ministers will also attend the opening of a new seminar and cooperation room, learning about the alliance's activities and developments, particularly in cooperation, translation, and research result application. The current status, prospects, and potential of the alliance will be presented by its management.

The visit of the Minister-President and the Minister highlights the importance of the Health + Life Science Alliance in driving innovation and growth in the Rhine-Neckar region. The alliance, with its focus on cooperation and translation, is poised to make significant contributions to the field of life sciences and the broader economy.

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