Fresh Ideas from Düsseldorf #03
Despite the pandemic, Düsseldorf‘s start-up ecosystem is flourishing. That is reflected by some impressive figures for 2021. 500 startups with more than 5,400 employees were recorded - that‘s an increase of 23 percent compared to the previous year! 103 start-ups were founded here - that‘s an increase of 12 per cent compared to 2020! So we can look forward to seeing how the success story continues this year. Also contributing to this are these three start-ups from Düsseldorf, who are likewise undeterred by the current particularly difficult conditions: Camper Active, Livello and UPLINK Network.
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Spicy Revolution
Kraft Heinz has bought Just Spices. Under the wing of the US food company, the Düsseldorf-based spice mix start-up wants to grow further into a global brand, particularly internationally. The company's founders remain on board.
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Fresh Ideas from Düsseldorf #02
Featured this time: a MedTech company, a start-up for sustainable energy solutions and a sports app that brings people together. What do CUREosity, Solarey and PLAYSPORTS have in common? The drive to make the world a better, nicer and more sustainable place with smart ideas.
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Electricity generated on your own roof
When it comes to decisive action against climate change, many hopes are currently pinned on the new coalition government. Tim Loppe, press officer at Naturstrom AG, told us what active climate protection policy means in practice.
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Fresh Ideas from Düsseldorf #01
A digital marketplace for metals, an online platform for clothing repairs, pre-cooked gourmet cooking boxes for a special culinary experience. We introduce you to three exciting Düsseldorf start-ups that want to improve different areas of life with the help of digital solutions.
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Digital Retail
Digitalisation is one of the most important challenges for businesses. Yet, at the same time, it is the only way forward. Multichannel is key. But which technologies do Düsseldorf’s retailers use to shape the customer journey? From life streaming assistants to AI-based self-check-out – VIVID presents some exciting examples.
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Shopping as an Experience
Are stores losing relevance due to online retailing? Not necessarily, because those who shop in town also want to touch, try on and test products, be inspired – and: experience something. This is made possible by retailers with innovative concepts. Nuts Factory, Vorwerk and Wacom, for example. VIVID editor Dominik Deden stopped by in person.
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Retail of the Future
Retail is the interface between sustainable products and consumers. How do companies in the region deal with this issue? And what sustainability concepts can be found in Düsseldorf’s retail landscape?
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Inspirations from India
Indian IT companies have been active in Düsseldorf for years. They bring a lot of expertise to the region and play a decisive role in shaping the digital future.
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Out of the Box
More and more companies are setting up innovation labs to help develop new products or concepts. VIVID took a closer look at the three Düsseldorf think tanks of IOX Lab, Henkel and Vodafone.
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Fresh ideas from Düsseldorf
From the smart control app for boats and caravans to the digital competence check in game format to the consulting company for hip-hop culture: VIVID presents three exciting new start-ups from the city.
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Game on!
With the opening of the “Fusion Campus” in Düsseldorf, NRW is strengthening its position as a leading games location. Managing Director Stefanie Waschk explains to VIVID why the gaming industry is much better than its reputation and how it can drive innovation in all sectors of the economy.
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EXPERIENCE LIFE-LONG INK
Düsseldorf ist einer der führenden europäischen Standorte für die Digitalbranche. Diese wiederum ist ein wichtiger Treiber für alle anderen Wirtschaftszweige – und für eine wandlungsfähige sowie krisenfeste Gesellschaft.
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Health is the new wealth
Surgery by the river Rhine: Düsseldorf counts as one of the top-destinations amongst international healthcare tourists. This is big business. A large number of clinics, doctors and agencies have specialised in catering for this economic sector.
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Smart ideas for better healthcare
The digitalisation is presenting a lot of opportunities for new business models – also in healthcare: a digital dermatologist, AI for intensive care or fighting phantom pains with your tablet – we present to you three cool start-ups in the healthcare sector.
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Made in Asia
The greater Düsseldorf region is a popular business location for international corporations in the field of healthcare. And increasingly, Asian companies choose NRW’s capital for their European headquarters. VIVID introduces three of them:
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Mindful Leadership
At a time during which many employees work from home, corporate health management (CHM) has to be revisited.
VIVID asked three corporations based in Düsseldorf, Henkel, ARAG and apoBank, how they are doing it.
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Smart new Workplace
Smart technologies are an important part of the digital transformation, also in the real estate sector. Art-Invest Real Estate has therefore launched the AIRE SmartLab to transform innovative technologies into concrete office solutions.
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Fresh
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Düsseldorf
From AI-based building management systems to sustainable organic fertiliser: the local start-up scene is defying the crisis with forward-looking business models. VIVID presents three of them.
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Electro performance meets minimalist design
Polestar, the Swedish car brand, opened its first German showroom in Düsseldorf in August 2020.
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