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The source of the Danube in Donaueschingen

District of Schwarzwald-Baar, Germany

The source of the Danube in Donaueschingen
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The district of Schwarzwald-Baar is situated in the south of Baden-Württemberg, on the border with Switzerland. Schwarzwald-Baar is also known as the ‘Quellenland’, or ‘land of springs’, owing to the numerous rivers which have their sources in the district, such as the Danube, Neckar, Brigach, Breg, Gutach, Elz, Schiltach and many others. Almost 90% of Schwarzwald-Baar is made up of woodland, meadows and farmland, and large parts of the district belong to the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. The local economy is primarily driven by small and medium-sized enterprises. Important manufacturing sectors include precision engineering, metrology, mechanical engineering, information technology and electrical engineering. The district also boasts around 1 300 family farms. The district of Schwarzwald-Baar is twinned with the Hungarian county of Bács-Kiskun.

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

Bridge builder

The social project ‘[Brückenbauer]’(https://www.lrasbk.de/media/custom/2961_3098_1.PDF?1588054304) in Donaueschingen supports young people experiencing difficulties within their families and other problems. Volunteer mentors, who are continuously supported by a specialist, are available for targeted personal support. The project received some EUR 30 000 in funding.

TriMaBone

The EU co-financed the project ‘TriMaBone’(https://science.rmtmo.eu/de/neues/portrait-das-projekt-trimabone-neue-resorbierbare-und-3d-druckbare-materialien-fuer-die-knochenreparatur/) at Furtwangen University, with approximately EUR 160 000. The aim was to develop 3D printing materials for personalised bone implants that are not rejected by the patient’s body. The aim is to revolutionise the natural healing of age-related bone injuries and diseases and reduce the risk of infection. 

Specialist courses organised by the IHK Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg in Villingen-Schwenningen

In 2020/2021, EU funding of around EUR 290 000 was again provided for specialist courses at the IHK Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg in Villingen-Schwenningen. The focus is on employees from small and medium-sized enterprises fro whom there is no in-house training available, but who nevertheless want to meet the increasing skills requirements.

Young living Community of Gütenbach

The ‘EU’s LEADER programme provided EUR 8 100 in subsidies for the social project „Junges Wohnen (Young Living)’ in Gütenbach. So as not to have buildings standing empty, the existing town hall will be transformed into sustainable housing in this rural district, allowing young adults to live and work together and support each other.

Hahn-Schickard Institute: Micro loudspeaker with precise sound alignment and motion tracking

The Hahn-Schickard Institute in Villingen-Schwenningen received EUR 3.15 million in EU funding for a project at the Institute for Micro- and Information Technology. By combining 3D technology and 5G networks, better micro-loudspeakers with accurate sound alignment and motion tracking can be developed. The aim is to make digital communication more flexible, allowing one to move freely without being disturbed by the surroundings.

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