Robotics City Hannover!

As one of the nine leading technical universities in Germany, Leibniz Universität Hannover sees itself as having a responsibility to contribute to solving key tasks for the future. Its expertise in this area stems from its broad spectrum of subjects, ranging from engineering and natural sciences, architecture and environmental planning, law and economics to social sciences and humanities, with 85 degree courses currently on offer. The Institute of Mechatronic Systems (imes), the Institute of Assembly Technology and Industrial Robotics (match) and the Institute of Automatic Control (IRT) are particularly active in the field of robotics. In addition to various research topics, they also offer a wide range of courses in robotics. In order to bring robotics as a future technology closer to other target groups in addition to students, IRT and imes founded the "roboterfabrik" in 2016 as a training and meeting place for people interested in robotics.

The aim of the Hannover Region's business and employment promotion is to develop the Hannover economic region and make it fit for the future. We are committed to creating business-friendly conditions and promoting the competitiveness of companies. In addition to business-friendly infrastructure and competent services for companies and start-ups, securing qualified employment by promoting young talent and securing skilled workers are key fields of action. Supporting digital transformation processes and promoting key technologies such as robotics have been priority topics for years. Since 2013, the Hannover Region has been supporting robotics projects at schools, universities and SMEs, thereby making a significant contribution to the commitment to robotics in the Hannover region. In 2022, we founded the registered brand Robotics City Hannover together with the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs and other strong partners.

The Deutsche Messe Technology Academy was founded in 2009 as a joint initiative of Deutsche Messe AG and Volkswagen AG. The Technology Academy sees itself as a platform for industrial knowledge transfer and has strong partners at its side - leading companies from the production technology sector, public initiatives for innovation and technology transfer, research institutions, universities and specialist publishers. Leading automation and robotics companies are represented throughout the year with their exhibits at Technology, thus combining theory and practice. In numerous events, the Technology Academy enables production experts to expand their knowledge in the fields of automation and robotics in particular. Participants benefit from a wide range of courses tailored to the requirements of the industry and aimed at both beginners and experts. The manufacturers' exhibits are included in the interactive events.

Robotics City Hannover has been a permanent cooperation partner of the annual Robotics Congresses organized by the Technology Academy since 2024.

© Robokind

Founded in 2018 and based in Hanover, the Robokind Foundation is committed to making robotics and artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. With its foundation concept and its projects funded by the Hannover Region, the Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs and the European Social Fund, it pursues a sustainable and long-term strategy to strengthen the skilled workforce in the Hannover Region and the state of Lower Saxony. The Robokind Foundation team is currently working on the KIRIA project, which prepares companies and vocational schools in Lower Saxony for the digital challenges of the future and allows future technologies to be tested in practice. The foundation develops training and further education programs specially tailored to the needs of different target groups with a focus on robotics and artificial intelligence and also regularly offers workshops and information events on the subject. As part of Robotics City, Robokind wants to contribute to making Hanover one of the most important robotics locations in Germany.

© voraus robotik GmbH

With over 30 employees, voraus is revolutionizing the automation industry. The core product is a software platform that combines the methods of modern software development with those of automation technology - flexible and uncompromisingly reliable. Users can create efficient and sustainable solutions for applications and entire production lines in high-level language and execute them in real time. They can efficiently program, simulate, test and optimize their solution in Python and use the powerful tools of modern software development. A classic PLC is superfluous. This sustainably solves the problem of the availability of experts and future-proofs users, even as requirements grow.

Through close networking with educational institutions at Leibniz Universität Hannover and robospace gGmbH, voraus offers students and pupils insights into the world of automation and is actively involved in research, teaching and training. The founders Jens Kotlarski and Tobias Ortmaier have been key supporters of Robotics City Hannover from the outset and have made a significant contribution to the development of the network in recent years.