Netzwerk für Sicherheit und Resilienz.
Four cities. One network.
Dual.Use.Rhein.Ruhr is the joint platform of the economic development agencies in Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, and Essen. The goal is to support companies in gaining access to security-related markets, strengthen the resilience of existing value chains, and further develop the visibility of the Rhein.Ruhr region as a high-performing dual-use location.
Think more broadly about dual-use.
“Dual-use” refers to technologies, products, services, and expertise that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The network takes a deliberately broad view of security and resilience, explicitly including civil protection, critical infrastructure, and security of supply. For companies, this creates new opportunities for applications, markets, and collaboration—yet at the same time, requirements, procurement channels, and access are often difficult to navigate. This is exactly where Dual.Use.Rhein.Ruhr comes in.
Four cities. Complementary strengths. An economic region
Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, and Essen bring together industrial production, logistics, energy, cybersecurity, and application-oriented research and technology transfer within a compact area. This combination is particularly relevant for dual-use applications: technologies can be developed, integrated into industrial value creation, and linked to high-performance infrastructures and supply chains.
Why Economic Development Agencies Are Taking on This Issue
In the coming years, the federal government, the states, and the European Union will be making significant investments in defense, civil protection, and the protection of critical infrastructure. The economic development agencies in Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, and Essen are helping companies in the region learn about the associated requirements, thereby contributing to the preservation of economic value and employment.
FAQ
What does "dual use" mean?
"Dual-use" refers to technologies, products, services, and expertise that can be used in both civilian and security-related applications.
What topics does the network cover?
The network takes a broad view of security and resilience: In addition to defense, its scope also includes civil protection, critical infrastructure, and security of supply.
What kind of support does the network offer?
The focus is on assessing dual-use potential, providing guidance on market access, procurement channels, relevant partners, and access to grants and financing.
Where can I find materials from events?
Approved presentations and other materials will be made publicly available in the Knowledge Library under “Offers & Events” after the events.
Which companies can contact the network?
This program is aimed in particular at companies and startups in Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, and Essen that wish to assess their dual-use potential, tap into new security-related fields of application, or expand their existing activities.