Münsters profile as a technology site is closely connected to the scientific potential of the local university and the technical university. These institutions have an enormous impact on the formation of Münster as an accepted research and technology place.

The Technology Centre is an important node within the local technology network. Thus the universities transfer office and numerous branch initiatives and associations are located in the Technology Centre.

The main technology fields in Münster are:

1. Life Sciences
2. ICT Technologies
3. Nanotechnology