Jena is applying as a location for the Zukunftszentrum – “Centre for German Unity and European Transformation” (ZET).

Transformation, change, future and unity – these are concepts that can be experienced, and are being discussed and researched here in Jena. The strong connections and long-standing cooperation between the city, urban society and science distinguish the city of Jena.

As collaborative network, JenaVersum contributes to this, as we promote intensive cooperation at the location and support the exchange between the stakeholders. The commitment of scientific institutions, companies and municipal partners is clear: only together can we become even better and easily master the challenges of the future. Jena is a city of the future.

The exchange of ideas and findings, close cooperation, lively discussions and intensive exchange shape our city. Scientists work together with partners from business and the city for a better future.

The Zukunftszentrum – “Centre for German Unity and European Transformation” as a place for encounter and dialogue, where social and economic change is researched, transformation experiences can be experienced and life achievements are honored, fits the city.
JenaVersum supports the city of Jena’s application for the Zukunftszentrum.

For more information visit: https://diezukunftbleibtanders.de/en/

One year ago, JenaVersum was founded as an association. That would be reason enough to celebrate if we hadn’t already achieved so much together.

The spirit of collaboration and exchange lies above the numerous working meetings and workshops in our fields of action and on cross-cutting issues – whether in the exchange on research initiatives, the communication meetup, the networking meeting of the responsible persons for IT infrastructure or the discussion of the question of how research infrastructure can be used in a more coordinated way in the future. After a successful application, the Carl Zeiss Foundation will support the implementation of a solution for this the next four years.

Members’ assembly

The trusting cooperation between science, business and the city was also evident at the JenaVersum members’ assembly on 30 November 2022, where interdisciplinary cooperation projects were presented as one part. Insights were provided into the Zentrum für Alternsforschung Jena (ZAJ) with the project Impuls, the Thüringer Wasser-Innovationscluster (ThWIC) (Thuringian Water Innovation Cluster) and the Jena Smart City project.

And next year?

In the coming year, we are looking forward to continuing the positive cooperation and especially to the event Future Conference #JenaVersum2027. In the summer, all partners, participants and interested people will be able to meet and exchange ideas. An invitation will follow shortly.

Many thanks to all partners for their commitment! We look forward to another year of JenaVersum with you!