Zukunftsorte are locations where network structures between science and industry exist or are to be created. The active exchange and cooperation between business-, research- and technology-institutions promotes innovation and competitiveness in the regional economy.
There are a total of 11 Zukunftsort locations in Berlin:
- Wissenschafts- und Technologiepark Adlershof,
- Campus Berlin-Buch,
- Berlin Campus Charlottenburg,
- CleanTech Marzahn,
- EUREF-Campus Berlin,
- Technologie-Park Berlin-Humboldthain,
- Wirtschafts- und Wissenschaftsstandort Berlin Schöneweide,
- Berlin SÜDWEST,
- Berlin TXL – Urban Tech Republic,
- Siemensstadt Square and
- Flughafen Tempelhof.
The aim is to strengthen Berlin as a location for industries and technologies of the future. The Zukunftsort locations, with space for technology- and knowledge-oriented companies that offer room for innovative ideas and creativity, are a key component of this.
Since October 1, 2017, a Zunkunftsort branch office has been responsible for raising awareness of this brand and ensuring its continued existence. It supports internal and external networking and cooperation, enabling Berlin to competitively position itself as a science-oriented business location. In what is now the third GRW funding period since April 1, 2024, the branch office has once again been entrusted with this task.
The aim of the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises is to promote the Zukunftsort locations as places where business, science and research are linked, to optimize the development of the areas and to attract skilled workers and high-tech companies to Berlin.