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Paderborn Town Hall

Paderborn, Germany

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Paderborn owes its name to the Pader, which, at only four kilometres long, is Germany’s shortest river. The first University of Westphalia was founded here in 1614. Today, Paderborn is an important location for automotive suppliers and businesses in the food and IT industries. Many technology firms have emerged from the University of Paderborn, which was refounded in 1972. In addition to the ‘Westfälische Kammerspiele’ theatre, Paderborn is home to 12 museums that showcase art and historical collections, but also the region’s industrial heritage. The Hohe Dom, or cathedral, in the city centre is the seat of the Archdiocese of Paderborn.

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

Reading garden for the Paderborn city library

Setting up a 'reading garden' is a long-standing objective of the municipal library. The 'Paderlab' - a forum for outdoor education with direct access to nature - is to be housed in a pavilion. Paderborn is receiving EUR 204 000 in support for this measure from the REACT-EU assistance program.

Paderborn University researches artificial intelligence

The University of Paderborn is leading the EU research project ENEXA on artificial intelligence. Bodies from Greece, Spain and the Netherlands and firms from Germany and Austria are taking part in the project. About EUR 4 million in support for the research is being provided over a three-year period from the EU research program.

Supporting the first female-led technology start-up "Assemblean"

The EU has selected the Paderborn tech firm Assemblean as one of the first women-led start-ups to be supported under the new 'Women TechEU' pilot scheme. 'Assemblean' aims to ensure full utilisation of production facilities by means of a digital platform. The EU is providing EUR 75 000 in support from the EU research program.

New building for the start-up scene in East Westphalia-Lippe

The University of Paderborn has received EUR 8.8 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the 'Akzelerator.OWL' project. The funding is being used to construct a new building for the start-up scene in East Westphalia-Lippe.

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