University of Bremen as an economic factor

The University of Bremen spends around 300 million euros annually. Together with the private consumer spending of the university's students, this triggers considerable regional value creation and employment effects.

The University of Bremen is at the heart of the regional innovation system. It attracts young people to the region and supplies the regional labour market with well-trained young specialists and managers. Young, innovative companies that emerge as spin-offs from the university create highly qualified jobs and contribute to regional structural change. Further impetus for innovation comes from the University of Bremen via transfer channels such as contract and cooperative research, scientific services, inventions and property rights as well as the continuing education programmes.

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