The Port of Science in Magdeburg

An old port is transforming the face of a city. The „Port of Science“ is located in
the direct vicinity of the university campus. An area of about 30 ha situated next to
a historic port basin has been converted into a science quarter with institutes and
technology-oriented enterprises. Historic cranes as well as old warehouses and silo
buildings lend the Port of Science area a unique flair.

• A location for research and innovative companies by the river Elbe and in close proximity to the university
• Expansion into a centre for the transfer of knowledge and innovation
• A concentration of start-ups founded by university members and companies new to the Magdeburg area
• Space for: residential accommodation, services, leisure and tourism
• Already successfully established: the "Think Tank", the Virtual Development and Training Centre (VDTC) and the Elbe Office