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We are generating new impetus - Our cross-section activities

In implementing our objectives, we will take action in five key cross-cutting fields and co-ordinate them with one another: (1) The interface between research and industry, (2) private R&D and innovation work, (3) the dissemination of technology, (4) the internationalisation of research, development and innovation and (5) the fostering and advancement of talent. All of these areas - and their respective measures - are aimed at streamlining and shortening the path from idea to innovation. Competition and co-operation will be the guiding principles in our efforts here.

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  We are pooling the forces of industry and research

  Our goal is to give new impetus to collaboration between industry and research. Which is why the government has developed for the first time ever a comprehensive Cluster Strategy for all its ministries, a strategy whose range extends from measures with a widespread impact to modular, region-specific or technology-specific approaches all the way to fostering and funding high-powered, highly productive leading-edge clusters.
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  We are improving the conditions for high-tech start-ups and innovative SMEs

  Innovative start-ups are a motor for economic structural change. Their business ideas expand the range of products and services on offer and challenge established companies to compete on innovation. They create considerably more jobs than conventional start-ups.
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  We are supporting the more rapid dissemination of new technologies

  German research ranks highly internationally and leads the world in numerous fields of technology. However, research findings have to be commercially exploited before they can contribute to prosperity and the creation of new jobs. Mechanisms for protecting intellectual property rights play a central role in this connection. Germany has a special interest in functioning, international regulations for the protection of intellectual property: Measured by the number of patent applications, it takes its place among the world's leaders and as an exporter of high-quality technology products it is often affected by infringements of these regulations
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  We are strengthening Germany's international position

  The globalisation of today's knowledge society offers enormous opportunities for Germany. We must make use of the advantages offered by the international division of labour to bring our own strengths into the game and draw on the strengths of others to foster innovative advances in high-tech fields.
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  We are investing in minds

  Innovation requires talented individuals. The German government is working for a progressive development of the German education system that encompasses all links in the education chain - early childhood education and care, school, initial vocational training, university studies and continuing education and training.
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