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Science as a driver of structural change: researchers see significant impetus for Lusatia

Prof. Dr. Arnd Garsuch, an expert from BASF SE in Ludwigshafen, has strengthened the Institute of Materials Chemistry at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg. As an honorary professor of technical electrochemistry, he will contribute his expertise to joint research projects and the further development of the courses on offer at the Senftenberg campus.

Entrepreneurs and founders from Lusatia can now submit their business ideas to the region's biggest pitch event. Simply apply in one of the eight categories by 31 August, receive valuable feedback and secure attractive prizes at the final on 5 November!

"The Startblock B2 start-up centre is a modern building with good facilities and a real start-up atmosphere. I feel very comfortable there."

On November 30, 2023, the Minister President of the State of Brandenburg, Dr. Dietmar Woidke, visited outstanding structural change projects at BTU. He stopped by the Materials Researchers at SpreeTec neXt, was taken on a tour of the innovation landscape of the Lausitz Science Park and learned about modern technologies for climate-friendly mobility at chesco.

State Secretary Michael Kellner (BMWK) visits the Energy Innovation Center: How can the structural change succeed for the entire region? What opportunities for participation are there to achieve greater acceptance of renewable energies among citizens?