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Biotechnology Cluster Rhine-Neckar Wins German Top Cluster Contest
BioRN Cluster Management GmbH today announced the success of the Rhine-Neckar biotechnology cluster (BioRN) in the Top Cluster Contest of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research. The BioRN cluster was distinguished as one of the five most significant high-tech regions in Germany and will receive part of the 200 million Euro federal grant.
With the help of this grant, the aim is to develop a total of 70 new
drugs, diagnostic products and technology platforms, as well as about
20 innovative services in the field of cell-based and molecular
medicine by the year 2013 in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. This
will guarantee 400 highly qualified jobs in research and development.
Another 4,000 jobs are planned to be created by the year 2018. “We are
equipped and determined to establish ourselves as the number one
location in Europe for medical biotechnology in the coming years“, says
Dr. Christian Tidona, designated managing director of BioRN Cluster
Management GmbH.
BioRN Cluster Management GmbH is a public-private partnership between
the Rhine-Neckar BioRegion, the Heidelberg Technology Park, the
Rhine-Neckar Chamber of Commerce and the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan
Region. The newly founded company is charged with the coordination,
integration, development and marketing of the BioRN cluster.
Further information:
Dr. Christian Tidona
Cluster Manager
BioRN Cluster Management GmbH
Im Neuenheimer Feld 582
69120 Heidelberg
Germany
Phone: +49 (173) 2569824
E-Mail: info@BioRN.org
Web: www.BioRN.org
Region: Rhine Main Neckar
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