Cottbus starts future project: Lausitz Science Park should create jobs!

Cottbus starts future project: Lausitz Science Park should create jobs!

A lot is happening in Cottbus! On July 11, 2025, the important funding decision for the first steps towards the construction of the Lausitz Science Park (LSP) was received by Dr. Klaus Freytag, the Prime Minister's representative for Lusatia. This development marks the beginning of a large-scale project designed to drive economic regeneration in the region. With a core area of ​​145 hectares - around twice as large as the entire city center of Cottbus - the LSP will be a central part of the transformation in Lusatia. Wochenkurier reports that ...

But what exactly does the innovative park landscape bring? The Lausitz Science Park will not only function as a location for companies and start-ups, but will also be closely linked to the Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU). Competencies in the promising areas of energy transition, health, artificial intelligence and sensor technology are to be pooled here. This is planned to create hundreds to thousands of highly skilled jobs in the coming decades.

Economic impulses and perspectives

The establishment of the LSP will also have a positive impact on local businesses. By creating new jobs and opportunities to start businesses, it is hoped that young people will be able to stay in the region. In addition, the city center of Cottbus will benefit from the proximity to the BTU and the LSP - this will not only enliven cafés and apartments, but also expand the cultural offerings. Another plus point: schools and training institutions can benefit from state-of-the-art technology through cooperation with the LSP, which opens up new perspectives for the people of Lusatia.

The LSP's further appeal also includes a climate-friendly concept that relies on sustainability and modern infrastructure. The plan is to create a city district with lots of greenery and an environmentally friendly energy supply. Development of the core area is expected to be completed by 2031, while the entire park will ultimately cover 420 hectares. In addition, Brandenburg plans to invest over 5.5 million euros in preparation and planning, with the prospect of a further 51 million euros from 2027.

Challenges of structural change

These developments are in the context of extensive financial support made possible by the Structural Strengthening Act of 2020. A total of 10.32 billion euros are expected to flow into the region by 2038 to compensate for the loss of industrial jobs and the effects of the coal phase-out. lausitz-strukturwandel.de provides information about.

However, structural change is not without challenges. Smaller municipalities often struggle when applying for funding, while Cottbus can benefit from a strong project settlement. One topic that, according to reports, is often neglected is the involvement of business in the processes; For example, more than 76% of companies rate cooperation with politics as inadequate. The Special Committee for Structural Development in Lausitz also criticizes the fact that important aspects such as the creation of industrial jobs are not given enough attention.

A geocache was symbolically hidden on the site: a small but nice gesture that underlines the importance of the project for the entire region. The Lausitz Science Park could become a real driving force for the future of Cottbus and the surrounding area - we can only hope that the implementation progresses as dynamically as the plans. Further information can be found on the Cottbus website.