Germany’s Best Kept Business Secret

The Ruhr region is one of Europe’s most significant transformation success stories. Today, the region combines industrial strength with leadership in future-oriented sectors including hydrogen and clean energy, advanced manufacturing, logistics, digital technologies, cybersecurity, health innovation and greentech.

The Ruhr region offers exceptional opportunities for business growth:

• More than 5 million inhabitants, making it Germany’s largest metropolitan area.
• 20 universities and higher education institutions with around 250,000 students.
• One of Europe’s densest research and innovation landscapes.
• A powerful ecosystem of global corporations, hidden champions, innovative SMEs and fast-growing start-ups.
• Located in the heart of Europe, the Ruhr region provides companies with direct access to major European markets, customers and supply chains.
• Excellent multimodal transport connections, including road, rail, inland waterways and international airports.

Our Innovation Bridge UK

The UK is one of BMR’s key international partner markets. Through the initiative Innovation Bridge UK, BMR actively connects companies, investors, research organisations and start-ups from both countries to create new opportunities for growth and market access and to facilitate cross-border collaboration and business partnerships.