Promoting climate-resilient urban development
Innovation platform for sustainable urban technologies
International cooperation between Germany and Australia
Development of concrete R&D and demonstration projects
Knowledge transfer & network exchange at eye level
Welcome to the ZIM Innovation Network Urban Adaptation website!
Our international network brings together stakeholders from business, science, and administration to jointly develop solutions for climate-resilient and sustainable cities of the future.
Reasons to choose us
Networking & cooperation
The Urban Adaptation innovation network brings together companies, municipalities, and research institutions, creating a basis for joint projects—from the initial idea to implementation.
- Curated matchmaking with relevant partners
- Working groups on key topics (heat, water, nature-based solutions, data)
- Direct access to cities, utilities, and technology providers
Research, piloting, and real-world laboratories
We translate concepts into application-oriented R&D and demonstration projects – measurable, scalable, and transferable to other cities.
- Real-world laboratories in urban contexts (neighborhoods, infrastructures)
- Validation of impact, costs, and CO₂/resource effects
- Accompanying monitoring & lessons learned for practical application
Funding & project support
We identify suitable programs and accompany the entire process—so that consortia are quickly ready to go and risks are reduced.
- Scouting for federal/state and EU funding guidelines (e.g., ZIM)
- Support with applications, consortium development, reporting, and controlling
- Professional network management and lean processes
Knowledge transfer, visibility & market
Through joint knowledge building and targeted communication, we increase the reach of your solutions and facilitate market entry.
- Specialist workshops, best practice exchange, and access to experts
- Presence in the media, at events, and on the network website
- Strategic contacts with customers, investors, and pilot partners
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Network successfully launched
On May 12, 2025, the kick-off meeting of the “Urban Adaptation” innovation network took place at…
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