The town Senftenberg with its 1,500 commercial enterprises, 20 of which are medium sized industrial companies, is an attractive location for the manufacturing industry. The Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg is an important partner for companies in the research and development sector of new technologies. In addition Senftenberg is the heart of the Lusatian lakeland and thus the touristic centre of the region.
The Innovation Centre is conveniently close to the A 13 ensuring an excellent transport connection.