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