Zentrum für
integrierte
Wirkstoffforschung

The new location for excellent cutting-edge research in
Biomedicine and Integrated Drug Development in Dortmund

Completion in Summer 2026

New laboratory and development spaces for research, development and technology transfer

With the Centre for Integrated Drug Research Dortmund (ZIW), a new research location for companies in biomedicine, life sciences, and integrated drug development is being established on the Dortmund Science and Technology Campus. As part of the Dortmund Centre for Biomedicine, the ZIW combines highly specialised laboratory infrastructure with direct access to the site's technology and research network.

Utilise new S1 and S2 laboratory spaces with comprehensive basic equipment for biological and chemical laboratories, flexibly usable rental units, and supplementary office spaces in close proximity to excellent cutting-edge research. The building is aimed at start-ups and growth companies that wish to accelerate development processes and advance new active ingredients under professional laboratory conditions.

The building will be completed in the summer of 2026.

Space offers

Specialised laboratory and office space for companies in biomedicine, life sciences, and integrated drug discovery is being created at the Centre for Integrated Drug Research in Dortmund. The new building offers modern S1 and S2 laboratory infrastructure, extensive basic equipment for biological and chemical applications, and flexibly usable office space within a technology-oriented environment.

The site will be created in direct proximity to the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology, the Leibniz Institute for Analytical Sciences (ISAS) and the TU Dortmund.

Companies benefit from short distances to research institutions, technology-oriented networks, and the established innovation ecosystem at the location.

High-quality laboratory space for biotechnology and drug discovery with S1 / S2 usage

Modern office spaces in a technology-oriented research environment

Equipment and infrastructure

Flexible rental units with approximately 890 m² per floor

High-quality S1 and S2 laboratory space for biotechnology and drug discovery

Basic equipment for biological and chemical laboratories

Modern office space

Air-conditioned laboratory and office areas

Service offers

Technical and infrastructural facility management

Support for start-up and growth initiatives

Access to the network from science, research and technology companies

Facilitation of contacts with cooperation and research partners

Support for funding and transfer projects

Information, exchange, and networking events

Standortökosystem

Embedded within the Science and Technology Campus Dortmund, which comprises over 300 companies and around 13,500 employees in the immediate vicinity.

Your contact person

Dr Joanna Stachnik

Management

Phone: +49 231 97 42-164

Directions

Zentrum für integrierte Wirkstoffforschung Dortmund
Otto-Hahn-Strasse 15
44227 Dortmund

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