Innovation Bridge North America aims to create a strong network in the innovation ecosystems of the USA and Canada. Following the experience with Innovation Bridge Israel and Innovation Bridge China, BMR is now establishing Innovation Bridge North America to build the bridge from North America to the Ruhr region. Together with the Worldfactory Start-up Center at Ruhr University Bochum and the Chambers of Commerce Abroad in the U.S. and Canada, BMR has developed various formats to make start-up ecosystems, pathways and networking opportunities for regional players, and the potential of internationalization for start-ups visible. As a regional economic development agency for the Ruhr region, BMR aims to support both the settlement of foreign companies in the Metropole Ruhr and the market development of domestic companies in North America. In addition, the Innovation Bridge is intended to generate innovation impulses and cooperation potential for the region. For this reason, BMR is building bridges in regions whose competencies are complementary to those of the Ruhr region, such as the tech hotspots Tel Aviv and Shenzhen - and currently North America. Boston is very strong in the field of medical technology and robotics, while in Canada it is above all the outstanding players in the field of artificial intelligence and IT security. In short: Innovation through cooperation!