Northwestern Metropolitan Region

Combining strengths, utilizing synergies and achieving more together

The Metropolitan Region Northwest is one of eleven European metropolitan regions in Germany that stand for cross-state regional cooperation and networking. It extends from the North Sea to the Teutoburg Forest and is home to more than 2.8 million people in its eleven districts and five independent cities – and counting. Its tasks include promoting regional activities to increase competitiveness and future viability, quality of life and, last but not least, visibility. Above all, the Metropolitan Region Northwest stands for cross-state regional cooperation and networking.

The Metropolitan Region Northwest acts as a transmitter and initiator, does lobbying work on the topics mentioned, acquires and allocates funding, and represents and profiles the region at the regional, national and international level.

Are you working on a project that addresses energy transformation? Then apply to our funding program. All information about the funding program and the application process can be found here: Call for funding energy transformation. Project applications can be submitted until October 15, 2025. Let's get started!