Network and cluster development

Jan Uphoff studied economic geography and has already held a variety of positions in economic development and place marketing. At the Hildesheim Economic Development Agency and the Frankfurt Economic Development Agency, he advised entrepreneurs and start-ups that were looking to set out on their own, and organized seminars and networking events for companies. At TechnologieZentrumMainz, he managed a project involving an extensive needs assessment and site analysis for the restructuring of TZM GmbH into a life science and biotech incubator. 

Since March 2022, he has been the network manager for the Mainz life science and biotechnology hub. Jan sees himself as a builder of bridges between businesses, start-ups and all of the stakeholders located in the region.
 

As someone whose job it is to foster economic growth, I find it really fascinating how an industry of the future can develop dynamically and shape a region. I want to do my part to ensure that companies and start-ups are able to develop in the best possible way.

Evelyn Rossmann has a PhD in biology and is an experienced project manager. After studying biology in Mainz and graduating in Heidelberg, she initially worked in the research and development of diagnostics. For more than 10 years she has been working in agencies with services related to doctors and research-based pharmaceutical companies.

Since April 2023, she supports the developement of the network in Mainz. Evelyn stands for scientific understanding and cooperation.

Coming together is a beginning, working together is progress. With my organizational skills, I love helping people with good ideas and strong skills to come together and make visions come true.