
Europe's most innovative region
Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is Europe's most innovative region and inspires people who want to shape the future with technology. An above-average number of patent applications, a high employment rate in knowledge-intensive and seminal sectors and an ideal research environment make the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region one of the most dynamic innovation regions in Europe. This was also confirmed by the European Commission when it named the Region a European Regional Innovation Valley. This is an ideal breeding ground for creativity and innovation, as renowned research institutions, internationally recognised universities and high-tech companies work together successfully. Historically, the region is also the centre of pioneering inventions, such as Behaim's globe, Dürer's theory of proportions and the MP3 format.
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Stories: Behind the innovations
Europe's most innovative region: But where do all these ideas for innovations actually come from? In our stories, companies and research institutions provide a glimpse behind the scenes. Trainees, students and specialists, as well as managers and managing directors, tell us where and how they contribute to innovations and what helps them to realise them.

Network
Our network consists of exciting companies, innovative universities and forward-looking research institutions. They develop advanced innovations and work on the issues of the future. These issues are brought together under the umbrella of the EU Innovation Valley. Productive cooperation promotes efficiency, pools potential and increases the appeal of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Find out here which partners are involved and what makes the network so strong.

News & Events
Discover innovation in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region up close at exciting events. Our news section keeps you up to date on groundbreaking technologies, cutting-edge research and everything related to the innovation ecosystem.

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