"Clean technologies" take the place of coal and steel. Built in 1995 on a steelworks site, Science Park Gelsenkirchen is both a symbol and an actor in the structural change of the Ruhr Metropolis. The award-winning architecture is the perfect environment for extraordinary events, exhibitions and trade fairs. The technology center under what was once the world's largest roof-mounted solar power plant is connected to the gigabit fiber optic network. It offers knowledge- and technology-oriented startups and young companies an ideal home for their growth: Flexible office spaces, a coworking space including a virtual reality lab, conference rooms, in-house advice on business development and funding options, a house canteen with lake-view, free sharing offers (Electric car & cargo bike, fold bike), the main train station and the bicycle expressway close by, the surrounding „creative district“ of Ückendorf - all this contributes to the unique flair of the centre. The project team of the centre engages in joint projects with tenants and external partners in fields relevant to the economic development of the region like clean energy technologies and climate protection, sustainable urban development, digitalization and securing skilled labour.