Whether entrepreneurial inventiveness or research in the service of science - with innovative thinking and solution approaches in all areas and industries, ODERLAND-SPREE is responding to current challenges and changed living and working conditions. Sustainable, digital and modern - the region is excellently positioned for the future.

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Research in Frankfurt (Oder) © Mathias Eckert

On the pulse of time

Research is also at home in ODERLAND-SPREE. Several research institutes with outstanding expertise as well as the university research facilities make the region an attractive science location

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"Don't tell me that it doesn't work!"

To think nature and tradition, innovation and economic power, intelligently together - Oderland-Spree demonstrates it. This short quote from Regine Hildebrandt expresses how progress goes, namely with spirited pluck, overcome existing obstacles - it is a phrase from Oderland-Spree.

ROLF LINDEMANN | District Administrator of the Oder-Spree district

18.06.2026 | 15:00–19:00 | Strausberg

4th Founders' and Entrepreneurs' Day 2026

The einsA start-up centre of STIC Wirtschaftsfördergesellschaft MOL mbH, the IHK Ostbrandenburg, the Chamber of Crafts Frankfurt (Oder) – Region Ostbrandenburg and the Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB) invite all those interested in starting a business, entrepreneurs and economically committed people to the 4th Start-up and Entrepreneur Day Ostbrandenburg on 18 June 2026 in Strausberg. Under the motto "Impulses. Opportunities. Future", visitors can expect an inspiring programme with valuable impulses, direct contact with experts and numerous networking opportunities.

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31.03.2026 | Land Brandenburg

Brandenburg Innovation Award 2026 – Apply now!

It's that time again! We are looking for the best innovations made in Brandenburg! Companies, start-ups and craft businesses, also in cooperation with scientific institutions, can apply for the renowned Brandenburg Innovation Award until 20 May 2026. Whether it's an innovative, sustainable product, process, service or concept – the anticipation for Brandenburg's most creative minds and their ideas is high.

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