Cologne boasts a first-class life sciences research landscape with a strong start-up culture. Its well-established biotech scene, comprising successful companies and a wide range of settlement opportunities, makes our cathedral city one of the most attractive locations for the biotechnology sector in Europe. The BioCologne industry network is the best contact point for biotechnology and life sciences.

Cologne is an attractive location for innovation in digital health. In collaboration with research institutions, clinics and networks, start-ups and companies in the agile IT sector are developing digital solutions for the healthcare market. To strengthen the digital potential of the healthcare industry, players in the Cologne region have formed the Digital Health in Cologne initiative.

The healthcare industry is one of the largest sectors in Cologne. This success is based on excellent infrastructure and the high population density of the Cologne metropolitan region. Additionally, renowned clinics, care facilities, and medical centres are attractive employers. The association Gesundheitsregion KölnBonn e.V. is an industry-wide network of companies and healthcare facilities in the KölnBonn region.