The network – in brief
- Urban Adaptation is an international innovation network focusing on climate-resilient urban development. The network partners pursue the common goal of minimizing the effects of climate change on urban areas through innovation. By combining interdisciplinary expertise and international exchange, the aim is to create forward-looking approaches to creating and maintaining livable cities.
Background of the network concept
- Climate change has a particularly severe impact on urban areas: the high degree of soil sealing and lack of vegetation lead to significantly higher heat stress compared to rural areas, while at the same time increasing heavy rainfall events can overload infrastructure and lead to flooding. There are also other effects, such as increased ground-level ozone concentrations. Urgent adjustments are needed to minimize these effects and to create and maintain cities as living spaces with a high quality of life and economic performance. This network aims to develop technologies that meet these challenges while also tapping into their enormous economic potential.
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Objectives of the Urban Adaptation Innovation Network
- Technological innovation: The main focus of our network is the development of innovative approaches and pioneering technologies for adapting urban spaces to climate change.
- Implementation support: From the initial concept idea to the final market launch, we support innovative application and usage concepts. Our targeted approach ensures that every project receives the highest level of technical expertise and market knowledge.
- Collaborative expertise: The network brings together various players from the industry—from construction companies and architects to manufacturers of a wide range of components and renowned scientific institutions. This synergistic collaboration is the key to our successful project implementation.
- From research to practice: Through our research and demonstration projects, our members gain deep insights and expertise in practical research and development. This enables them to work closely with project developers and end users to develop customized and innovative products and position them effectively in the market.
Your advantages as a network partner
- Networking & Collaboration: Collaboration with technology and industry leaders through regular networking meetings.
- Research & Development: Support in the implementation of R&D projects.
- Funding: Advice and support in acquiring funding.
- Market positioning: Increasing awareness and market share through PR.
- Exclusive resources: Access to market partner search engine, job board, and newsletter.
- Knowhow & Expertise:
- Exchange of experiences: Interaction with industry experts and presentations from funding bodies.
- Industry information: Latest research findings and trends.
- Access to experts: Support from ttz Bremerhaven and network management.
- Information flow: Newsletter with the latest industry news.
- Marketing and sales support:
- Image & Branding: Positioning as an innovation leader.
- Strategic Contacts: Connections to partners, investors, and customers.
- Marketing Support: Strategies for new products and facade components.
- Marketability: Assistance with declaration adjustments.
- Presse & PR:
- Visibility: Press releases, newsletters, and features in trade magazines.
- Social media: Presence on the network’s website and Twitter account.
- Event presence: Presentations at trade events.
- Online presence: Highlighted on the network’s website.
If you’re interested in joining our network, please contact us.
