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A town developing and changing
“We are the modern ‘capital’ of Lusatia. We are experiencing, shaping and exploring structural change, specifically in the energy sector. We want to pioneer digitalisation and become a core hydrogen and healthcare region. As a university and traditional park city, we offer a vibrant flair for you to enjoy.“ (Tobias Schick, Mayor of Cottbus)
Largest growth centre
Cottbus is the largest regional growth centre in the southern German Capital Region of Berlin-Brandenburg, with a population of roughly 100,000.
Its central position in the heart of Europe, its powerful infrastructure, attractive commercial spaces, natural landscapes and people make it a uniquely advantageous location. These features make Cottbus a place of interest for numerous sectors.
Conveniently situated between Berlin and Dresden, Cottbus is the perfect intersection for major transport routes – with direct links to eastern and southern Europe.
A beacon for science
Cottbus is home to the only technical university in the state of Brandenburg: the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg. The diverse science landscape is supplemented by research institutes specialising in particular areas, such as the Centrum für Energietechnologie Brandenburg, which focuses on energy technology, and the Panta Rhei research institute, which researches lightweight design materials. Brandenburg’s largest hospital (CTK) is located in the city, with 1,200 beds and 2,500 employees, and also serves as the teaching campus for Berlin’s Charité Hospital engaged in the practical training of medical students.
Within the tradition of the metal, mining, energy and energy technology industries, many innovative companies and future-oriented industries have also recognised the benefits of Cottbus. The city provides ideal conditions for the biotechnology/nursing/healthcare, information technology and renewable energy sectors in particular.
Global players and innovative SMEs
Over 6,700 businesses are located in and around Cottbus, including the LEAG energy group, Deutsche Bahn, the Carl-Thiem-Klinikum hospital, the Sana heart centre, the pension insurance body Knappschaft Bahn See, the ABB automation technology group and Siemens AG.
Establishing close links between science, research and business to create highly qualified jobs in Cottbus and the region is the ambitious goal of everyone involved.
Lausitz Science Park (LSP)
The Lausitz Science Park (LSP) is planned to become a research, innovation and science location. In addition to the existing North Campus of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, an additional scientific landscape with non-university research institutions is to be created on the site. Mainly research and development will focus on energy systems and drive technologies for decarbonization – for example the CHESCO project has already commenced work and will be located on a construction site in the LSP in the future.
The DLR Research Institute for Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Systems is also located in the LSP with its own site and building. Based on these initial projects, a constant transfer of knowledge and technology will take place together with the developing research and business environment, thereby strengthening start-up activity in the region.
The provision of suitable development areas for the establishment of new innovative companies, spin-offs from scientific projects and the development of existing companies will support the inflow of highly qualified specialists.
In the Lausitz Science Park, high-quality new urban quarters with all the necessary functions will gradually be created in line with existing ideas. This also requires prepared areas for building apartments, daycare centers and restaurants for sustainable social development. The integration of the existing buildings of the former military airfield enables historical and scientific-technical references that continue a lively debate. The majority of the existing buildings are part of the monument list "Cottbus North Airfield" and shall be included in the new developments.
Cottbus is a dynamic city that is facing a comprehensive structural transformation in the coming years from a brown coal region to a region of innovation and is ready for success!
