Successful Study Visit to Ulm, Neu-Ulm and Augsburg

The Regional Development Agency Bačka successfully organised a study visit to the German cities of Ulm, Neu-Ulm and Augsburg, held on 23–24 June 2026 as part of the ReInd-BBG project. Representatives of all project partners participated in the visit with the aim of exchanging knowledge, sharing experiences and exploring good practices in the fields of regional development and brownfield regeneration.

During the two-day programme, participants had the opportunity to learn about successful examples of regional economic development, brownfield regeneration, innovation ecosystems, and cooperation between public institutions, businesses and research organisations.

On the first day of the study visit, meetings were held with representatives of the City of Ulm's Economic Development Department, where investment attraction strategies and brownfield regeneration policies were presented. Participants also visited the Theaterviertel development area and explored urban regeneration projects in Neu-Ulm, including the successful transformation of the former Wiley military site into a modern mixed-use urban district.

On the second day, the project partners visited Augsburg, where they were introduced to the regional economic development strategies implemented by Regio Augsburg Wirtschaft GmbH. A highlight of the programme was the visit to Augsburg Innovation Park, one of the region's leading innovation hubs, where research institutions, universities, technology companies and development organisations work closely together.

The study visit provided a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange, learning about successful models of industrial and urban regeneration, and strengthening cooperation among project partners. The exchange of experiences and inspiring discussions contributed to the implementation of project activities and the development of sustainable solutions for brownfield regeneration across the partner regions.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our German hosts for their warm hospitality, excellent organisation and inspiring presentations, as well as to all participants for their active engagement, valuable contributions and support in making the study visit a success.