Shareholders of the chip GmbH are:

• the cities of Bochum, Hattingen, Herne, Witten
• the IHK Mittleres Ruhrgebiet (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)
• the Handwerkskammer Dortmund (Chamber of Trade)
• the Friends' Association Technologietransfer (Technology Transfer) with numerous member companies from the region

Working Together, Working Better

• Information and technology transfer
• Introducing potential business partners working in the fields of research and industry
• Start-up consulting services through network partners
• Organisation of workshops and seminars
• Information about financing and subsidy issues
• Assistance in public relations work