Mining & Generation Technology

Lusatia faces significant challenges in the context of the energy transition due to the phase-out of coal. In this comprehensive transformation, "Mining & Generation Technology – Made in Germany" (MinGenTec) plays a key role. Since 2017, the initiative has primarily supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as scientific institutions in Lusatia in tapping into new business fields and markets through innovation, internationalization, and networking.

Sebastian Saule, Managing Director of the Brandenburg Economic Development Agency (WFBB)

 „Many companies in Lusatia have already benefited from the MinGenTec project. It significantly contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of companies in the transformation by successfully and actively supporting them in tapping into new business fields and markets – through initiatives aimed at enhancing the innovation capacity of companies, such as workshops and innovation checks.“

André Fritsche, Chief Executive Officer of the Cottbus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK)

„It is important that the economy in South Brandenburg further explores international markets. MinGenTec bundles the diverse competencies of Lusatia into a strong network and provides orientation, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises regarding exciting new markets. Through events, market exploration checks, and business trips abroad, we offer concrete support and open doors.“

Bernd Loose, Managing Director of Actemium BEA GmbH, Spremberg

"MinGenTec ensures that innovative power plant and mining technology solutions remain available to companies in Lusatia. In light of the structural change, MinGenTec serves as a platform for networking."

René Köckritz, G & B Automation Technology

"The MinGenTec initiative is very helpful for us as it supports our company during the upcoming transformation processes, for example, through valuable networking efforts. Thanks to MinGenTec, we have gained contacts that have led to new business relationships."

Lukas Rohleder, Chief Executive Officer of the Dresden Chamber of Commerce and Industry

„The cross-border networking work of MinGenTec between Saxony and Brandenburg brings SMEs and science together to actively shape the structural change. This cooperation promotes exchange and opens doors for innovations and international markets – a valuable contribution to strengthening our regional economy.“

Thomas Horn, Managing Director of the Saxony Economic Development Agency (WFS)

"MinGenTec makes the competencies of mining and energy technology companies in Lusatia visible. This cross-border collaboration creates valuable synergies, opens up new growth opportunities in international markets, and thus strengthens the sustainable transformation of the region.“

Tomasz Krupicz, Territory Sales Representative of ESI Germany GmbH

"The market exploration check conducted by MinGenTec was a real eye-opener. We not only discovered new market opportunities for our software portfolio in Poland but also gained valuable insights into the competitive landscape."

Dr.-Ing. Ali Ameli, CEO of CESS GmbH:

„The market exploration check from MinGenTec provided us with valuable insights into the market dynamics of Spain. We were able to tailor our decarbonization solutions and products to local requirements and thus intensify our internationalization activities."

Steffen Franzeck, Managing Director of DrohnenExpertise Solutions GmbH

„Thanks to the market exploration checks, we were able to identify potential stumbling blocks in our expansion into Poland. The detailed analysis of the legal framework was particularly helpful for our strategy.“