A material consisting of over 99.9 percent air – yet which is still electrically conductive and mechanically robust? What may sound unusual at first forms the basis for the technology developed by the Kiel-based start-up AERO MATERIALS.
Researchers in Kiel aim to reinvent the future of rail transport in rural areas. The focus is on the fundamental question: how can a vehicle be developed that is lightweight, energy-efficient, modular – and appealing to users?
July 17, 2026
With the publication of the development guidelines for the Schwentinemündung Knowledge Quarter, a shared framework for the future development of the site is now in place.
June 15, 2026
As part of the ‘Innovate Quickly and Smartly’ series of events, Jessica Weiß (Bene GmbH) spent three hours introducing participants to the inspiring world of interior design.
June 11, 2026
In the view of Kiel's Mayor Dr. Samet Yilmaz, the announcement by Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius that a Bundeswehr innovation centre for maritime systems is to be established in Kiel sends a strong signal for Kiel as a location and for the north of the country as a whole.
May 21, 2026
A superfood with huge potential that has yet to make much of an impact in everyday life: spirulina. The Kiel-based start-up MySpirulina makes it possible to grow this microalgae at home – it’s simple, smart and available fresh every day.
May 18, 2026
In 2025, business development agencies succeeded in attracting nearly 100 companies, creating 1,200 jobs in the Real North
May 11, 2026
ISO 27001, NIS2 or DORA – many companies are familiar with the requirements, but the path to compliance is often a struggle. Instead of clear processes, Excel spreadsheets, a variety of tools and a great deal of manual work dominate. This costs time and patience, and rarely provides the necessary overview.
April 27, 2026
The second round of KielRegion.Accelerates is in full swing – and after two and a half months, one thing is clear: a lot has happened. Since the kick-off in February, our start-ups have been working intensively on their strategies and next steps for growth.
April 23, 2026
Curls are making a comeback – yet traditional perms are often seen as imprecise, difficult to replicate and no longer in vogue. What’s more, the conventional method offers little to no scope for creativity.
April 13, 2026