Main economic sectors
The competence of the Northern Black Forest Region focuses particularly on material and process technology, creative industries and health care / tourism - An area in which nature meets innovation.
Renowned universities
The renowned universities of the region provide the optimum conditions for this healthy mix in adjusting their courses and seminars to local companies needs.
Four technology and new business centres and more than 20 transfer centres in the region help to build important bridges between business and science and thereby strengthen the mostly medium-sized enterprises. Due to the close cooperation with the Steinbeis Foundation technology transfer enjoys great importance within the region.
Business development is a huge priority within the Northern Black Forest. A network of local specialists being in charge of business development, the chambers, universities, regional organisations, policy makers and the regional economic development corporation offers comprehensive support and services for local companies and interested parties.
Materials Technology
Focus:
- Ceramics
- Metal
- Plastics
- Precision Engineering
- Surface Technology
- Tool and Mould Construction
- Wood
Process technology
Focus:
- Automation Technology
- Delivery & Logistics
- Industrial process measurement and control
- Machinery and plant engineering,
- Measurement and Testing
- Mechatronics,
- Metalforming
- Process technology
Die Stadt Pforzheim aus der Vogelperspektive
Many years of experience and solid material expertise in various areas combined with a efficient process technology allows companies in the Northern Black Forest Region to build complex facilities, to produce systemic assemblies and to integrate these into complex business and production processes.
This creates tailor-made solutions and innovations.
Education
Studies in mechanical engineering with a focus on plastics technology and stamping technology, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, information technology and computer science, mechatronics and medical technology.
Creative industries
Focus:
- Art & Photography
- Design
- (Industrial) Architecture
- Information and communication industry
- Jewellery and Watch Industry
- Prototype Manufacturing
Education:
Training in the jewellery and watch industry.Study courses: jewellery and objects of everyday culture, fashion, industrial design, transportation design, visual communication, media and communications management, marketing, advertising industry
Lot size zero, individual customization and absolute aesthetics characterize the products coming from the Northern Black Forest Region.
The long-term tradition of the jewellery industry, which dates back to the 18th centuries, brings along many professionals and skills that cannot be found in any region of Germany.
The region is home to renowned producers of the famous luxury jewellery brands, the transportation design at the Pforzheim University is one of the world's leading automotive design schools and is absolutely unique in Germany. These are just some examples of the outstanding creative talents and talent factories to be found in the region.
Health care / tourism
Focus:
- Haute Cuisine
- (Health-) Sports, Fitness and Leisure
- Medical and Dental Technology
- Mineral springs
- Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Specialized Clinics
- Thermal and Spas
- Wellness
Due to intensive networking and cooperation of all relevant areas, the Northern Black Forest Region can offer a holistic programme in the leisure sector and in health care and tourism -tailored for each claim.
The two European Nature Parks Black Forest Central/North and Stromberg Heuchelberg stand for unique recreation and nature experience. They are just one of many attractions in the contrasting landscape of the northern Black Forest.
Education:
Study course in medical technology, training as an agent for tourism and leisure
