Germany welcomes seventh Business and Innovation Centre
Ludwigshafen Technologie Centre (TZL) in Germany is celebrating its new status as a European Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). The centre will be known as the Rhein-Neckar-Dreieck BIC. The accreditation recognises the TZL's focus on the needs of small and medium sized enterprises, as well as its advisory and support facilities, said State Secretary for the Economy, Harald Glahn. The TZL's close links with regional and international networks also contributed to the awarding of BIC status. 'For us the certification of the TZL as a Business and Innovation Centre represents appreciation and recognition,' said Ludwighafen's mayor, Wilhelm Zeiser. 'This means we will be able to act on the European stage and, for instance, help advise start-ups in other European countries. On the other hand, we are hoping of course for European funding, which will, in turn, support our work.' The new BIC brings the number inside Germany up to seven, five of these being located in the former East Germany.
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