Innovation / Environment
We support entrepreneurs - for the future
Innovative ideas, as well as new technologies and management processes, secure prosperity and jobs in the face of international competition. We ensure that innovations and new ideas can be swiftly put into practice and can find their market. Our consultancy service on innovation helps people to help themselves by giving them information on the latest technology. On the situation concerning industrial property rights, on government funding and on the market. It provides contacts with external experts in the academic and business communities. It has its own web-based technology exchange.
When it comes to environmental protection, Germany is a top global performer. We support companies in ensuring that their queries are taken into account in environmental policy-making. Participants in the EU's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme are registered with the IHK. We support environmentally conscious management and help to use the opportunities offered by advanced environmental technology.
We support entrepreneurs:
- by advising companies, universities and political bodies regarding the increase of efficiency and relevance to practice in school and university education
- as the regional information broker on all questions of technology transfer
- by identifying and developing the interests of the economy in regional questions concerning the environment and energy and by providing consultation to companies on environmental matters
- by elucidating the technology potential of the region
Environmental protection
- advice on issues concerning company environmental protection, the implementation of new standards and limits in emissions and water conservation, avoiding and recycling waste as well as the implementation of the new directives
- assessment of manufacturers of environmental conservation plants, waste disposal and recycling plants and consultancy and planning companies
Innovation
- information and advice concerning quality assurance and certification
- advice on patents and licenses
- advice on subsidy programs for research and development
- advice and information on electronic business