What does it take to make the automotive supplier industry fit for the future and sustainable? Which networks are necessary for this – and how should they be designed specifically in the Hanover region?

The Hanover Region Economic and Employment Promotion has taken on these questions and, in close cooperation with hannoverimpuls GmbH, IG Metall, Niedersachsenmetall, Leibniz University and Hanover University, developed a concept that networks as many local partners as possible . The common goal: the development of climate-friendly drives, sustainable process and supply chains, cheaper as well as environmentally and resource-saving production and new digitally supported user experiences and business models.

The Hanover region submitted the project outline to the Federal Ministry of Economics and Development in mid-October under the name of the transformation network for the automotive supplier industry and has now received the first positive signals. The sketch was convincing, so that the Hanover region can now take the next step and will submit the last project application. Up to 4 million euros for three and a half years have been promised as funding for personnel and material costs.

Regional President Steffen Krach: “The Hanover region is also outstanding as a business location. We have strong companies here, especially in the automotive supply sector. Hanover and the surrounding area, with their established structures, are extremely important for Germany as a whole -Region – this can also be seen in examples like this. One thing is clear: Federal funding would be very well invested here. “

Head of Economic Affairs Ulf-Birger Franz: “As the Hannover Region Economic Development Agency, our core task is to support small and medium-sized companies in positioning themselves well for the future. New drives and climate-neutral production are major challenges for the industry. It is also about potential We are happy when the federal government supports our project. “