Transformation of the industry
The availability of green hydrogen, the implementation of green technologies and the establishment of a circular economy are of great importance to Duisburg as a leading centre for steel, port and logistics. Duisburg aims to demonstrate that the green transformation of industry can succeed.
The challenges are immense, and their resolution is of immense significance for the future – this applies just as much to the market ramp-up of hydrogen technology as it does to the development of a circular economy. We are responding to this with concentrated effort and strong collaboration within vital, growing networks: with the hydrogen network association Hy.Region. Rhein.Ruhr e.V., whose office is based at the DBI, with Circular Rhein.Ruhr, our initiative for the circular economy, and with the externally funded ERDF/JTF projects ‘DU.zirkulär’ and ‘Circular Niederrhein’, both of which are managed by the DBI.
What we do:
- Driving the green transition: We are driving the green transition in Duisburg to promote climate protection and establish sustainable business models.
Building cooperation structures: We are building networks within the core areas of hydrogen and the circular economy.
Project development and support: We develop and support projects that promote the green transition.
Promoting innovation and knowledge transfer: We promote innovation and knowledge transfer between companies, research institutions and other stakeholders.
What you get out of it:
- Network access: Join our networks and benefit from collaborations, knowledge exchange and market launches.
Competitive advantage: Through networking, you benefit from Duisburg’s leading role in sustainability and gain access to innovative solutions and technologies.
Sustainable business models: Develop, including in collaboration with network partners, forward-looking and sustainable business models that enhance your competitiveness.
Upcoming projects:
- Hy.Summit.Rhein.Ruhr: The largest hydrogen congress in the Rhine and Ruhr regions – an established, multi-day congress focusing on the future-oriented topics of hydrogen, resilience and transformation. The Hy.Summit has been held annually since 2023 and has established itself as a renowned forum for promoting the hydrogen economy in the Rhine and Ruhr regions.
- DU.zirkulär: Project initiative under the ERDF funding call “CircularCities.NRW”. The aim of the project is to develop the Ruhrort district of Duisburg as a real-world laboratory for the implementation of circular economy projects and to establish it as a flagship for other regions both within and outside Duisburg. Planned initiatives include the creation of a digital dataset for recording material and waste streams, engaging citizens to participate in circularity, and a focus on circular construction in the district.
- Circular.NiederRhein: Project initiative under the ERDF funding call “Regio.NRW: Transformation”. The aim of the project is to efficiently integrate raw materials from renovation and demolition projects in the Lower Rhine region into a circular economy and to enable small and medium-sized enterprises in the logistics and construction sectors to harness the potential of a circular economy.
- Information and networking events: Organisation of, for example, future-focused discussions, parliamentary evenings, hydrogen roundtables and Expert Morning Talks.
- Delegation trips: Organisation of trips to, for example, Finland, Norway and the Netherlands on topics related to the green transition.
- Participation in international trade fairs: Representing Duisburg at international trade fairs and promoting the exchange of ideas on green technologies; for example, at the World Hydrogen Summit, E-World or Hannover Messe.
