Life Science Nord is the regional industry network for medical technology, biotechnology and pharma for the states of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. With some 500 companies, universities and research institutes and more than 260 active members, we are an important economic and innovation factor and a key element of the cluster policy of both federal states. As a committed interest group, we promote co-operation between science and business in a targeted manner, thereby enhancing the visibility of North Germany as a hub and boosting the added value and innovative capacity of the region.