With its diversity and innovative strength, the CologneBonn healthcare region attracts attention far beyond its borders. As a leading location for healthcare, research and development, it not only attracts renowned companies and specialists, but also acts as an engine for medical innovation and economic growth. The close networking of clinics, universities, research institutions and companies creates a fertile breeding ground for pioneering solutions and new technologies in the healthcare sector. The appeal of this region manifests itself not only in economic success, but above all in its contribution to improving the quality of life and healthcare.
Our Work
Working Group for Regional Development and Marketing
The Working Group for Regional Development and Marketing, made up of representatives of the regional authorities, chambers, service providers and cost bearers, aims to discuss and coordinate topics relevant to health policy and the health economy in the individual sub-regions and thus act as an interface between the work of the association and the regional authorities and chambers responsible for the location. Furthermore, the working group supports and advises the board and the office of the Gesundheitsregion KölnBonn e.V. with all inquiries and concepts for marketing (cooperation, participation in trade fairs and events, print media, etc.). The working group attaches particular importance to the active participation of new member companies in the association, external presentation, networking among association members, improved cooperation, especially with local authorities, and the initiation of further projects. Martin Kretschmer (KölnBusiness) is the spokesperson for the working group.
- Stadt Bonn, Amt für Wirtschaftsförderung
- KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderungs-GmbH
- Wirtschaftsförderung Leverkusen GmbH
- Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Wirtschaftsförderung
- Rheinisch-Bergische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH
- Wirtschaftsförderung Rhein-Erft GmbH
- Kreis Altenkirchen
- Oberbergischer Kreis Wirtschaftsförderung
Facts about our Health Region
The Cologne-Bonn Healthcare Region comprises ten local authorities, eight of which are located in North Rhine-Westphalia and two in Rhineland-Palatinate. These local authorities (Altenkirchen, Bonn, Cologne, Leverkusen, Neuwied, Oberbergischer Kreis, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Rheinisch Bergischer Kreis, Rhein-Kreis Neuss and Rhein-Sieg-Kreis) together form a total area of around 5,221 km2 [1] and a population of just under four million [2]. This corresponds to a population density of 758 inhabitants per square kilometer [3]. In addition to the facts outlined above, there are other factors that make the CologneBonn healthcare region a popular business location. It is not only globally market-leading companies such as Miltenyi Biotec B.V. & Co. KG and Janssen-Cilag GmbH are located in this region, healthcare is also guaranteed in this region. Numerous hospitals can be found in the ten local authorities in the health region, including two university hospitals, one in Bonn and one in Cologne.
Literature:
[1] Own calculation based on data from: Information and Technology North Rhine-Westphalia Statistics Division. Statistical reports. Land areas in North Rhine-Westphalia by type of actual use, (2021). https://webshop. it.nrw.de/gratis/C179%20202100.pdf (last accessed 24.06.2024) Rheinland-Pfalz Regional: Kreisfreie Städte und Landkreise in Rheinland-Pfalz – Ein Vergleich in Zahlen https://www.statistischebibliothek.de/mir/servlets/MCRFileNodeServlet/RPHeft_derivate_00008170/Kreisuebersichten_2023_web.pdf (last accessed 24.06.2024)
[2] Own calculation based on data from: Information and Technology North Rhine-Westphalia. Population in North Rhine-Westphalia. Accessed at: https://www.it.nrw/statistik/eckdaten/bevoelkerungnachgemeinden-315; Rhineland-Palatinate Regional: District-free cities and districts in Rhineland-Palatinate – A comparison in figures https://www.statistischebibliothek.de/mir/servlets/MCRFileNode Servlet/RPHeft_derivate_00008170/Kreisuebersichten_2023_web.pdf (last accessed 24.06.2024)
[3] Own calculation based on [1] and [2]