Campus in planning · Lower Saxony
Defence Campus
Hildesheim
EU · Security · redefined.
Russia's war of aggression marks a historic turning point. Defence Campus Hildesheim provides the ecosystem where Europe's defence capabilities of tomorrow are built.
Discover focus areas →Defence Campus Hildesheim
Defence-tech and dual-use in Hildesheimer Wald.
Defence Campus Hildesheim is a planned innovation ecosystem for start-ups, industry and research at Robert-Bosch-Straße 202–204 in 31139 Hildesheim.
The buildings of ACTIV Gewerbepark already exist. Campus operations and the support services described are part of the development concept. You can clarify rental space, usage options and current availability directly with ACTIV Group.
Current situation
The security order has shifted.
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Strengthening defence capabilities
Europe must expand its military capabilities and ensure they are future-proof – both conventionally and technologically.
- 02
Protecting critical infrastructure
Attacks on energy, communications and digital systems highlight the vulnerability of modern societies.
- 03
Expanding technological sovereignty
Proprietary solutions in sensor technology, counter-UAS, artificial intelligence and secure communications.
287.000 m²
Site area
72.000 m²
Usable space across 13 buildings
10
Focus areas
20+
Start-ups as the target vision
Three pillars
An innovation hub of strategic relevance.
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Innovation and technology development
Development and testing of pioneering technologies for defence, security and dual-use applications.
- 02
Networking and cooperation
Close collaboration between start-ups, industry, academia, the Bundeswehr and public institutions – for rapid transfer into operational use.
- 03
Economic and societal impact
Strengthening the regional and European security industry, high-value jobs and momentum for a technologically sovereign society.
Vision
A leading European innovation hub for defence, security and resilient technologies – with an impact reaching far beyond the region.
A project by ACTIV Group
