But it’s not just the career and working conditions that are first class. The Ulm innovation region certifies the highest quality of life for the study “Deutschland zum Wohlfühlen” (Deutsche Bank Research): The Danube-Iller region is in first place. It is ahead in terms of life satisfaction, per capita income, low unemployment and a high birth rate. The “GlücksTrend” survey by ARD and infratest dimap 2013 showed that the Danube-Iller region is one of the six regions in Germany with the highest level of satisfaction among its population.