Our Members – A Strong Network for the Rail Technology of Tomorrow
RailCampus OWL brings together stakeholders from science, industry, the public sector, and practical railway operations who are jointly shaping the future of rail transport. Our members combine complementary competencies, resources, and perspectives, thereby creating an exceptionally high-performing innovation network.
Within RailCampus OWL, universities, companies, municipal partners, and educational institutions work closely together in a coordinated manner – ranging from fundamental research and applied development to the education of highly qualified specialists. This diversity makes our platform particularly valuable: it enables interdisciplinary exchange and promotes the joint development of forward-looking solutions for intelligent and efficient rail systems.
Our members include stakeholders from various sectors who together form a powerful eco-innovation system for railways and holistically advance the development of the rail and mobility industry:
- Science and Research
Universities and research institutions that develop innovative study programs and implement application-oriented research projects. - Users and Operators
Organizations from the railway sector that contribute their practical experience and specifically provide impulses for research, technology transfer, and innovation. - Supplier Industry
Companies that develop technological solutions, contribute industrial expertise, and drive innovation along the entire value chain. - Education, Training, and Specialized Institutions
Partners that qualify specialists and ensure practice-oriented competencies. - Public Sector
Municipalities and other public institutions that support the location and create suitable framework conditions.
Through their interaction, a connected ecosystem is created in which competencies are combined, innovations are accelerated, and new railway solutions are brought from the initial idea into practical application.
Founding Members
RailCampus OWL brings together leading experts in rail technology from science and industry. The project initiators are Bielefeld University, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Paderborn University, and Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe.
From the business sector, Deutsche Bahn together with DB Systemtechnik, as well as the industrial companies HARTING Technology Group and WAGO, are involved. The Minden and the district of Minden-Lübbecke are also among the project partners. All partners share the goal of creating an innovative and future-oriented hub for intelligent rail technology in Minden.
Network Members
Additional network and location partners are continuously joining the initiative.
Why Become a Member?
Your Benefits as a Member of RailCampus OWL e.V.
1. Direct Access to a Strong Rail Network
Networking Where Rail Innovation Actually Happens.
As a member of RailCampus OWL e.V., you become part of an interdisciplinary network covering the entire railway value chain – from research and education to industry, suppliers, operators, and public stakeholders.
The added value: short communication paths, reliable contacts, and exchange on equal footing that goes far beyond traditional industry networks.
2. Shape the Future Instead of Just Observing It
Active Participation in Relevant Research and Educational Projects
Members of RailCampus OWL e.V. have the opportunity to actively participate in research, development, and educational projects – practice-oriented, application-focused, and directly connected to operational railway realities. Whether as a project partner, idea provider, or user: you contribute your perspective and benefit early from new findings and technologies.
3. Visibility in the Future Field of Rail
Positioning as an Active Part of the Mobility Transition
RailCampus OWL stands for intelligent, digital, and sustainable rail systems. As a member, you benefit from visible positioning within the fields of innovation, technology, and qualification – for example through events, projects, publications, or joint public relations activities.
4. Professional Exchange with Substance
Expert-Level Exchange – Practice-Oriented and Solution-Focused
Through working groups, committees, and specialist events, RailCampus OWL e.V. offers space for in-depth professional exchange on current challenges in the railway sector – from digitalization and automation to qualification and operations. The focus is not on theory, but on concrete questions and implementable solutions.
5. Attracting and Qualifying Young Talent
Direct Access to Talents and Qualification Programs
RailCampus OWL e.V. specifically connects companies and organizations with students, young professionals, and continuing education opportunities. Members benefit from early access to talents, practice-oriented training formats, and new study programs such as “Digital Railway Systems.”
Why RailCampus OWL e.V.?
Because innovation in rail transport requires collaboration.
RailCampus OWL e.V. is not just a loose platform, but an active ecosystem in which members jointly develop solutions, share knowledge, and shape the railway systems of tomorrow – regionally rooted, practice-oriented, and impact-driven.