About Us
Exploring new horizons: In our creative hub, we provide optimal conditions for free-thinking and pioneering new frontiers in science.
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Research
Start up new sciences: At the Ruhr Innovation Lab, we break down disciplinary and geographical barriers to come up with radically new ideas.
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Transfer
The art of transformation: Our vision goes beyond a close cooperation with the industry. Co-creation is the key to the Ruhr area’s transformation.
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Talent
Rooted in the region, striving into the world: The Ruhr Innovation Lab has cultivated a proficiency in promoting talent at every career stage.
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Network
Cooperation in full swing: Tackling the challenges of our time requires a joint effort. That’s why we maintain strong regional and global connections.
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Beyond the Ordinary

Introducing the Ruhr Innovation Lab

Welcome to the Ruhr Innovation Lab—the new creative hub of Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University! Our lab provides optimal conditions for free-thinking, inspiring brilliant minds to reach their full potential and pioneer new frontiers in science. It is designed to propel the two participating universities into a new era of impact, where top-level research, societal impact and entrepreneurial pioneering spirit come together. The universities of the Ruhr region have always played a pivotal role in driving change processes that will benefit society—we take on that responsibility. For the Ruhr region, and beyond.

Introducing the Ruhr Innovation Lab

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