Public Institutions
Niedersachsen.nextThe Lower Saxony Innovation Center is an essential element of Lower Saxony's economic development. Our goal is to support the Lower Saxony economy in the development of innovations and thus create and secure jobs. We are the independent strategy and technology consulting arm of the Lower Saxony state government and set up industry-specific and cross-industry business development networks to provide impetus to business, science and politics so as to develop and disseminate future-oriented key technologies in Lower Saxony. We thus optimize Lower Saxony's technology transfer and support Lower Saxony companies in the implementation and development of their technological and social innovation projects.
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Schiffgraben 22, 30175 Hannover, Germany
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Part of the Lower Saxony Innovation NetworkInnovation promotion and technology transfer - these topics are of particular importance to the state of Lower Saxony. For more than 20 years, Lower Saxony has successfully pursued a strategy of transferring scientific knowledge to the regional economy. Lower Saxony has a comprehensive structure for promoting innovation and business. The partners in the Lower Saxony Innovation Network support companies in particular in realizing innovations, cooperating with research institutions and transforming innovative business ideas into economic success. Universities, technology centers, business development agencies and research institutions are the right partners for all companies that want to increase their innovative capacity. In all regions, the most important sectors and key technologies, Lower Saxony's partners offer companies expert advice and support for their innovation projects.Learn more
Part of the Lower Saxony Innovation Center<p><code>The Innovation Center Lower Saxony is an essential element of Lower Saxony's economic development. Our goal is to support the Lower Saxony economy in the development of innovations and thus to create and secure jobs. We are the independent strategy and technology consulting of the Lower Saxony state government and establish industry-specific and cross-industry business development networks to provide impetus to business, science and politics to develop and disseminate forward-looking key technologies in Lower Saxony. </code></p>Learn more
Events
In this section you can see events in which the organization participates.
18.08.2026, 12:00 (GMT+02:00)
Life Science DialogDer Life Science Dialog bringt Akteur*innen aus den Bereichen Pharma, Biotechnologie, Startups und Wissenschaft aus Niedersachsen und Norddeutschland zusammen, um über die Potenziale und Herausforderungen beim Einsatz Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) im Life Science Bereich in den Dialog zu kommen. Dieses Mal liegt der Fokus auf smarten Industrieprozessen – von der Automatisierung und dem Produktionsmanagement bis hin zu Predictive Maintenance, intelligenter Qualitätskontrolle und digital gestützter Prozessoptimierung. Auch Anwendungen wie KI-gestützte Produktionsplanung eröffnen neue Möglichkeiten, Prozesse resilienter, transparenter und effizienter zu gestalten. Datengetriebene Ansätze verändern so die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette und schaffen neue Potenziale für Innovation und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.Zusammen mit dem Verband der Chemischen Industrie Landesverband Nord e. V. (VCI Nord) und dem Verband Forschender Arzneimittelhersteller e. V. (vfa) laden wir Sie herzlich zu unserer Veranstaltung „Life Science Dialog 2026 – KI als Katalysator smarter Industrieprozesse“ ein, um gemeinsam mit Ihnen zu beleuchten, wie KI-Anwendungen konkret im industriellen Bereich eingesetzt werden (können), welche Chancen sich daraus ergeben – und welche Herausforderungen insbesondere im regulierten Life-Sciences-Umfeld zu berücksichtigen sind.Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme und einen regen Austausch!PROGRAMM12:00 – 13:00 ANKOMMEN & MITTAGESSEN 13:00 – 13:05 BEGRÜßUNG Dr. Yvonne Reinke | Niedersachsen.next BioRegioN Andrea Becker | VCI Nord 13:05 – 13:35 “Von Daten zu Entscheidungen - KI verändert die Life‑Science‑Automatisierung” Esther Henoch | Account Manager Life Sciences, Emerson Process Management GmbH & Co. OHG13:35 – 14:05 “KI im Produktionsmanagement” Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Matthias Schmidt | CEO, DeepIng Business Solutions GmbH 14:05 – 14:35 KAFFEE PAUSE14:35 – 15:05 „Innovationsdynamik und GMP-Anforderungen: KI in der pharmazeutischen Industrie“ Dr. Simona Riedel | Managerin Manufacturing, Verband Forschender Arzneimittelhersteller e. V. (vfa) 15:05 – 15:10 CLOSE-UP & Ausblick Torsten Bathmann | Verband Forschender Arzneimittelhersteller e. V. (vfa) 15:10 – 16:30 NETZWERKEN bei Kaffee & Kuchen16:30 ENDE
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20.08.2026, 10:00 (GMT+02:00)
#Digital120: Automotive Agentur meets WirtschaftsförderungSupport for the Automotive Agency for Network Partners – Our Focus Topics, Offers, and ImpulsesMobility | Niedersachsen.next | WebinarThe automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation process. New technologies, changing market conditions, and the development of new business fields require innovative strategies, strong partnerships, and exchange within high-performing networks.As part of the Niedersachsen.next economic and innovation agency, the Niedersachsen.next Automotive Agency supports companies, universities, associations, economic development agencies, and other stakeholders in actively shaping these challenges. With a network spanning the state and the entire country, as well as diverse formats, we accompany projects, innovations, and new industry topics.Within the framework of our #Digital120 format, we provide you with an overview of our current focus topics, support services, and networking opportunities. Learn about the future topics we are currently working on, which exchange formats and events are planned, and how we can support you in your endeavors.Among other things, we will present our activities in the areas of structural change, cluster management, and best-practice transfer. You will also gain insights into topics such as robotics as a supplier market, defense/dual use, circular economy, batteries, automated driving, and industrial data ecosystems.Furthermore, we will show you how we can support you in developing new markets, networking with relevant partners, and promoting your events.The webinar is particularly aimed at economic development agencies, colleges and universities, associations, municipalities, technology and start-up centers, companies, and all interested parties who want to get to know the Niedersachsen.next Automotive Agency and its services.We look forward to exchanging ideas with you!
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25.08.2026, 09:30 (GMT+02:00)
Nexus Bioeconomy - A Practical Approach to TransformationFunded by the Rentenbank and commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMLEH), the event "Nexus Bioeconomy - A Practical Approach to Transformation" aims to derive concrete courses of action through the interaction of diverse perspectives. High-caliber panels and keynote speeches will address the topics of infrastructure and financing, cooperation between agriculture and industry for feedstock procurement, and strategies for scaling innovative ideas. Workshops organized by Niedersachsen.Next will place a special emphasis on dialogue and the development of concrete solutions.
Associated organizations 2
Lower Saxony.next
Hannover, Germany
2020
Niedersachsen.next Automotive Agentur
Hannover, Germany
2023
Niedersachsen.next BioRegioN | Niedersachsen.next GmbH
Hannover, Germany
2023
Niedersachsen.next Digitalagentur | Niedersachsen.next GmbH
Hannover, Germany
1989
Niedersachsen.next Innovationsnetzwerk / Niedersachsen.next GmbH
Hannover, Germany
2002
Niedersachsen.next Startup | Niedersachsen.next GmbH
