Authority for Science, Research and Equality

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The BWFG Hamburg is the ministerial administrative authority for all state and publicly funded institutions in science and research.

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View from the research campus towards Hamburg city center

Strengthening short paths between science and business

Hamburg is developing from a commercial center to a science metropolis. People and companies that contribute to social progress with their work enjoy a wide range of locational advantages. The BWFG authority promotes optimal framework conditions for more research, science and innovation activities.

Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld offers a combination of research equipment, networks and scientific expertise that is unique in Europe. Urban development builds on this and strengthens the advantages of the location in terms of overall social objectives.

In cooperation with other stakeholders, the authority often takes on the role of "enabler" by supporting and financing projects. A wide range of programs and measures are strategically geared towards strengthening and ensuring the success of Hamburg as a science metropolis.

Successfully promoting growth

Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld will not only create new jobs in science, but also in the service, construction and training sectors. Through its measures, the authority is making a decisive contribution to Hamburg's future viability and prosperity. In close cooperation with research institutions, universities and the start-up scene, it supports innovation and technology transfer with various means.

The BWFG also performs fundamental and overarching ministerial tasks for the city in the areas of gender equality, gender diversity and anti-discrimination . The state commissioners for Jewish life and the fight against and prevention of anti-Semitism as well as for the equality of people with disabilities also belong to the authority. The BWFG is also responsible for maintaining the Hamburg Cancer Registry (HKR), including the corresponding publications.

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