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BOtechnologies – that‘s technology made in Bochum!

In the synergy of science and business, tech communities have formed in Bochum in the fields of health economy, IT security, e-mobility, production economy and smart city - and more are coming and ready to join them. Under the brand of BOtechnologies, we aim to boost Bochum's reputation as an innovative technology location. Nationally and internationally. Together with you!

Passion as fuel?

Absolutely! In Bochum, we thrive on technology. Passion is our fuel for the technologies and innovations of tomorrow. BOtechnologies is the place to go for all tech stuff in and around Bochum. We are navigators, facilitators and advisors. Join us at upcoming BOtechnologies and community events by eurobits, Agentur GesundheitsCampus, ruhrmobil-E, In|die RegionRuhr and Smart City. Ask us about funding schemes and innovation projects. That's where our hearts really blossom.

PROJECTS

Examples from the communities

#digital.zirkulär.ruhr

In|Die RegionWestfalen

SolarSwarm

ANKE

Anwendung des Fahrsimulators innerhalb des Forschungslabors zum Erkunden des Reallabors in entwickelter 3D-Umgebung vom Klimaviertel Herne, Copyright: ©Hochschule Bochum/Haydar Mecit

Smart City Living Labs – Ruhr

THALESruhr

Mit dem Lastenfahrrad wird der Akku eines E-Rollers auf dem Hochschulgelände gewechselt, Copyright: © Hochschule Bochum/Ronja Frühe

Smart City Sustainable Mobility

HUMAINE

eurobits women academy

Digital Health Factory Ruhr

KI-PEPS

Narrow Band Communication for IoT

ruhrvalley - OMAx - Vehicle

PEOPLE

BEH ND

THE PROJECTS

Voices of the communities

Innovation arises where industries, disciplines and sectors have interfaces. Uncovering them is not an easy task.

Dr. Michael Herzog Managing Director, Centre for Engineering of Smarter Product-Service Systems (ZESS), Head of the Product-Service Systems and New Business Models (LPS) working group. Industrial Production

Each individual company has a lot to offer, but within BOtechnologies, the entire range of performances becomes visible.

Birgit Fischer Former Minister of State and Advisory Board Agency GesundheitsCampus Bochum (Campus for Healthcare): Health Economy

Bochum is considered an innovative technology location. It attaches great importance to the transfer between science and industry.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Ostendorf Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Ostendorf, Chair of Laser Application Technology at the Ruhr University Bochum and Advisory Board of the GesundheitsCampus Bochum agency. Health Economy

Within the framework of BOtechnologies, we are consolidating the spheres that already have a worldwide reputation among experts.

Ralf Benzmüller Executive Speaker, G DATA Security Labs Cyber Security

BOtechnologies creates a bridge between business, science, and startups, allowing us all to grow together.

Friederike Schneider Deputy Managing Director of the Horst-Görtz Institute for IT Security/ Head of the Startup Program Cube 5 Cyber Security

The eurobits women academy provides new education and training paths to attract more female professionals to cybersecurity.

Jana Bodenstedt Project Manager ewa and Branch Manager eurobits e.V. Cyber Security

Bochum's tech ecosystem is special. It has both a family-like network and a top global positioning. That´s Smart City Bochum.

Denes Kücük Chief Digital Officer, City of Bochum Smart City

BOtechnologies is the perfect contact point for start-ups and established medium-sized companies.

Jörg Holstein Managing Partner MEERKAT Holding, Advisory Board Agency GesundheitsCampus Bochum Health Economy

Bochum is a liveable technology hub where I have found everything I needed for my business activities in my professional career.

Peter Rosiepen Managing Director DIMATE GmbH Cyber Security

BOtechnologies is an important part of the tech community in the Ruhr region.

Robin Vieten Deputy Competence Field Manager, Chamber of Industry and Commerce for the Central Ruhr Area

Copyright Hochschule Bochum/Volker Wiciok

Electromobility is at the intersection of energy, urban planning, digitization, and lifestyle.

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bock Partnership Spokesperson ruhrvalley Mobility

TECH ECOSYSTEM

Bochums tech actors at a digital glance

Innovating together

BOtechnologies supports the expansion of Bochum's tech ecosystem. In partnership with the City of Bochum, Bochum Economic Development, tech companies, science, incubators and start-ups, among others, a digital hub and overview of Bochum's innovative capacity is evolving. The digital map is constantly updated. This is how exciting synergies between the different spheres of innovation and opportunities for further economic growth are generated.

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EVENTS

BOtechnologies formats and events from the tech ecosystem

May 2025

Veranstaltungszentrum der RUB | 06.05.2025 Faculty of Computer Science, RUB

ITS.Connect

DIE Jobmesse für IT-Sicherheit im Veranstaltungszentrum der RUB

All Events

of the Tech Ecosystem

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