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WELCOME TO BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Contents 4 – 15 16 – 17 18 – 33 We’re here to help. THE STATE OF BADEN- STRATEGIC RESEARCH TOPICS Welcome to Baden-Württemberg WÜRTTEMBERG RESEARCH TOPICS IN DETAIL Do you have questions about studying or conducting research in Baden-Württemberg? Are you looking for partners for Discover everything that Baden-Württemberg is focused From Industry 4.0 to Artificial knowledge-sharing or joint research projects, are you thinking about pursuing your academic career in Baden-Württemberg, Baden-Württemberg on the future. Intelligence and Sustainable or would you like to visit us to gain some first-hand impressions? CONDUCTING has to offer: its economy, Mobility. Then Baden-Württemberg International is here to help: countryside and people. [email protected] Baden-Württemberg International (bw-i) is the centre of compe- RESEARCH tence of the German state of Baden-Württemberg for the inter- nationalisation of business and science. We lend support to domestic and foreign companies, clusters and networks, research institu- 34 – 37 38 – 41 42 tions and universities as well as to regions and municipalties by IN THE LAND OF serving as the central first point-of-contact in all questions relat- ing to internationalisation. UNIVERSITY NON-UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL STUDIES THE FUTURE! RESEARCH RESEARCH IN BADEN- WÜRTTEMBERG Excellence in research: Few other regions are home to Find out more ! nine research universities so many research institutions. Your academic career – and numerous universities programmes and links. Visit www.bw-studyguide.de and www.bw-career.de/en/home of applied sciences. find out more about studying and conducting research in Baden-Württemberg. Follow us on LinkedIn WELCOME TO BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG FIND OUT MORE! For more information on studying, conducting research, living and working in Baden-Württemberg, visit Bronnbach www.bw-studyguide.de and www.bw-career.de/en/home Bad Mergentheim 3 Germany In Baden-Württemberg, nothing is done by halves. The prosperity, Mannheim Mosbach quality of life and readiness for the future that characterises Germany’s 5 6 Lampoldshausen Heidelberg southwest are all based on its global reputation for outstanding Künzelsau Schwetzingen Jagst research. The state’s universities and many research establishments guarantee the production of top-quality basic and applied research. Heilbronn Baden- Württemberg Schwäbisch Hall Editorial information 3 The close ties between science and business have made Germany’s south- Karlsruhe Bönnigheim Pfinztal Kocher Ludwigsburg west one of the world’s most successful regions. 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Phone: + 49 711. 2 27 87- 0 Fax: + 49 711. 2 27 87- 22 [email protected] www.bw-i.de 43 Baden-Württemberg THE LAND OF IDEAS, RESEARCHERS AND INVENTORS Neues Bild, siehe Mail mit zwei neuen Vorschlägen 3 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Baden-Württemberg A WEALTH OF FOR BODY, MIND AND SOUL NATURE AT ITS PUREST OUR BIG LAKE 35 2.4 % 536 km² NATURE, CULTURE MINERAL BATHS OF ITS SURFACE AREA IS SURFACE AREA OF LAKE CONSTANCE COVERED BY NATURE RESERVES AND PLEASURE BW IS EASY TO GET AROUND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS BORDERLESS HIKING 40,000 km 1,493 m around 50,000 km OF BIKE ROUTES THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN – OF HIKING PATHS THE FELDBERG THE BEST LOCATION HISTORY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS FIRST-CLASS ART 3rd 59 more than 1,300 LARGEST WINE-GROWING AREA STATELY HOMES, CASTLES, MUSEUMS IN GERMANY MONASTERIES AND GARDENS Baden-Württemberg quite simply has everything: a wealth of cultural and leisure opportunities, wonderful nature, diverse landscapes and the idyllic Lake Constance, bordered by three different countries. Baden-Württemberg is a great place to live, with a high standard of living and friendly people who love to share the good life with others. 4 5 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Baden-Württemberg is home to a vast range of different Living in Baden-Württemberg landscapes. In the west are the Black Forest and Rhine Valley and in the south are Lake Constance and the foothills of the Alps. Heading east is the Swabian Alb and in RECREATION, FUN the north are the Hohenloher Plateau and Kraichgau. AND RELAXATION NATURE AND TRADITION – THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX – the Black Forest on the shores of Lake Constance SPA, BEAUTY, WELLNESS – where better than in Baden-Württemberg has something for everyone, whether you are the sporty type, a culture vulture or a Baden-Baden? lover of nature. Whether you like mountain biking in the WHERE THE WORLD IS AT HOME – Black Forest, sailing on Lake Constance, relaxing in the thermal baths, attending high quality concerts and ex- 184 different hibitions, savouring vegan fast food or Michelin-starred nationalities more than cuisine – Baden-Württemberg has what you are looking for, and much more. In terms of surface area and popu- ROMANTIC AND IDYLLIC – 57 million lation, it is Germany’s third largest state. OVERNIGHT STAYS (2019) the Swabian Alb But more traditional customs and festivals are also well-established, such as the annual “Heimattage” festival, the “Fischerstechen” fishermen’s jousting The largest beer festival and tournament in Ulm, and the carnival parades. Or sim- funfair in Baden-Württemberg: ply relax and enjoy one of the region’s many spa and “VOLKSFEST” AT THE wellness facilities, such as in the beautiful town of CANNSTATTER WASEN Baden-Baden. Germany’s biggest theme park: EUROPAPARK IN RUST 6 7 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Baden-Württemberg RESEARCH IS ONE OF GERMANY’S TOP INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE FOCUS ON HEALTH BUSINESS REGIONS € 27.9 billion 838 OUR ECONOMY’S € 524.3 billion FOR RESEARCH AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (2019) DEVELOPMENT (2017) DRIVING FORCE EXCELLENT GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION TRANSPORT PIONEERS POSITIONING 80 % 1886 over 400 OF ENERGY FROM RENEWABLES INVENTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS BY 2050 FIT AND HEALTHY TOP INDUSTRIAL LOCATION A HEALTHY ECONOMY 84 (women) & 80 (men) almost 34 % 3.2 % LIFE EXPECTANCY OF EARNINGS FROM UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (2019) MANUFACTURING (2019) This is where ideas are forged – and where the work is done to turn them into reality. Baden-Württemberg is one of the leading economic regions in Germany and Europe. It is home to major corporate groups such as Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, Festo and SAP, along with thousands of successful small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is a region of inno- vation, inventiveness, high productivity and low unemployment. The perfect place to start your career! 8 9 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Until today, the birthplace of the automobile is dominated by the automotive industry. Vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers account for 30 % of industrial turnover, same as engineering firms (30 %), as well as the chemical, Business in Baden-Württemberg pharmaceutical and optical industries and the metals and electrical sectors, which all play an important part in Baden-Württemberg’s economy. INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AND A STRONG MID-SIZE SECTOR INVENTORS AND TINKERERS – GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS – Carl Benz, Robert Stihl, Trumpf, Bosch, Artur Fischer Kärcher & Co. to name but a few AUTOMOTIVE GIANTS – The people of Baden-Württemberg have always known how to make the best of things. As a region Daimler, Porsche & with no natural resources, it has always needed peo- ple with bright ideas. That is why innovation has Audi become a tradition in Baden-Württemberg and how it has turned into Germany’s largest exporter. Germany’s southwest is Europe’s most innovative region. No other region in the EU is comparable in terms of 5.6 % developing new products and processes. 5.6 % of its GDP is invested in research and development (2017), OF GDP IS INVESTED IN RESEARCH making Baden-Württemberg the clear leader among AND DEVELOPMENT (2017) all 78 regions in the EU.