Why Dortmund? Look behind the scenes!

In our new series "Why Dortmund? Look behind the scenes!", new specialists and executives from science and business tell their personal Dortmund story.

Dortmund as a hub for the healthcare industry!

More than 20 percent of all employees in Dortmund work in the healthcare industry, 1,337 additional jobs were created in this industry last year. Renowned institutes and competence centers such as the Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften (ISAS), the BioMedizinZentrumDortmund and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology are based in Dortmund.

Dr. Peng Wu is a group leader at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology (MPI). In our new series "Why Dortmund? Look behind the scenes!", Dr. Wu talks about his work at the Chemical Genomic Centre of the MPI and why he chose Dortmund as his new professional home.

His tip for Dortmund's new top executives: The Welcome Tour of the Economic Development Agency Dortmund, in which he himself also participated: https://www.wirtschaftsfoerderung-dortmund.de/welcome-dortmund

Dortmund is strong in the IT sector!

Dortmund hosts Germany's largest and oldest IT faculty with 9,772 students. Dortmund has had a Chair of Artificial Intelligence at the Dortmund University since 1995. More than 1,000 IT companies are located in our city.

Loogisch GmbH offers cloud-based communication and telecommunications solutions. With more than 30 years of experience, the parent company is already an integral part of the European market in the Netherlands. With Loogisch GmbH, the IT service provider now also has a location in Germany. According to Marco Triesch, Sales- & Countrymanager, "Dutch people are very straight and [...] that fits really with the Dortmund and Ruhrpott mentality!"

Discover Dortmund: The Epicenter of Logistics and Intralogistics Excellence

Dortmund stands as a beacon of innovation and efficiency in the logistics and intralogistics sectors. With its strategic location, cutting-edge research centers, esteemed universities, thriving companies, and a dynamic harbour area, Dortmund offers unparalleled advantages for businesses and professionals alike.

Leading Research Centers
Dortmund is home to the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), the world's largest logistics research institute. Additionally, the Digital Hub Logistics in Dortmund is driving the digitalization of the logistics industry in Germany and strengthening the established and dynamic digital logistics ecosystem in the Ruhr region.

Prestigious Universities
TU Dortmund University plays a pivotal role in the city's logistics landscape. With specialized programs in logistics, supply chain management, and industrial engineering, TU Dortmund University equips students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the industry. 

Thriving Companies
Dortmund hosts a myriad of logistics and intralogistics companies that are industry leaders. From global giants to innovative start-ups, the city's business ecosystem is vibrant and diverse. 

Start-up founder Vitaly Chukanov from ANT Machines explains why "Dortmund is the place to be".