Our implementation of the High-Tech Strategy
With its High-Tech Strategy, the German government is kicking off a process for the entire legislative period. This process will be both long-term and involve all ministries. A wealth of new programmes will be launched during the first year. A list of the government's key initiatives in the coming 12 months can be found at the end of this section.
The German government plans to invest some €14.6 billion in its High-Tech Strategy in the years 2006 through 2009. Some €12 billion of this amount will be earmarked for research and the dissemination of new technologies in 17 high-tech sectors. Another €2.7 billion will go to important, technology-spanning, cross-cutting measures. Expenditure for basic funding for institutions and the Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation will total some €14 billion. Due to statistical constraints, this spending can be broken down by individual high-tech sector only in a few cases.
The process for the further implementation of the High-Tech Strategy is to be organised by all relevant forces for innovation in industry, science and the political sector. To support this work, the German government has set up two platforms to establish and expand an ongoing dialogue between all parties involved. Co-operation between all players with responsibility for innovation work is particularly important for the success of the High-Tech Strategy.
Brought into being by Federal Minister of Education and Research Dr. Annette Schavan and composed of representatives from the industrial and science sectors, the Industry-Science Research Alliance on the Technology Prospects of Markets of the Future will provide flanking support for the implementation and continued development of the High-Tech Strategy. This will entail advising on the strategic elaboration of the concrete cross-cutting measures as well as drafting recommendations for individual fields for innovation work with the help of the relevant ministries. This will be done in close co-operation with high-ranking specialist bodies (such as the Energy Summit and the IT Summit). Working as personal promoters, members of the Industry-Science Research Alliance will push forward selected thematic areas in the High-Tech Strategy. These efforts will aim to identify and close any gaps in the respective value-added chains.
As the advisory body to the chancellor, the Council for Innovation and Growth will concentrate on overarching problems and issues. It will generate impetus for a more innovation-friendly climate in society in general, for improving the conditions for innovations produced by smaller and medium-sized businesses, and for dismantling obstacles encountered in translating ideas into new products and processes. Four working groups have already taken up their work in this connection.
The implementation of the High-Tech Strategy will be reviewed on a regular basis. The German government will conduct an initial review and report on progress achieved to date in September 2007. Starting in 2008, the Federal Government Report on Research and Innovation will document the progress being made.
| Funding for the High-Tech Strategy 2006 - 2009 |
mill. of € |
| 17 High-tech sectors |
11.940 |
| Nanotechnologies |
640 |
| Biotechnology |
430 |
| Microsystems technology |
220 |
| Optical technologies |
310 |
| Materials technologies |
420 |
| Space technologies |
3.650 |
| Information and communications technologies |
1.180 |
| Production technologies |
250 |
| Energy technologies |
2.000 |
| Environmental technologies |
420 |
| Automotive and traffic technologies |
770 |
| Aviation and aeronautical technologies |
270 |
| Maritime technologies |
150 |
| Health research and medical technology |
800 |
| Plants |
300 |
| Security research |
80 |
| Services |
50 |
| Cross-technology measures (selection) |
2.660 |
Bundle the forces of science and industry:
Research grants, cluster competition, Exchanges Between Science and Industry competition, Entrepreneurial Regions, Science Meets Industry competition |
600 |
Improve conditions for innovative SMEs:
Non-thematic innovation funding for SMEs (PRO INNO, IGF, INNO-WATT, Innonet, NEMO, ERP innovation programme) |
1.840 |
Support technology start-ups:
High-Tech Gründerfonds seed fund, the EXIST University-Based Start-Ups programme, best practice models in non-university research organisations |
220 |
For information
Funding for institutional research/Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation
Due to statistical constraints, funding for institutional research can be broken down by individual high-tech sector only in a few cases. |
14.000 |
2007
The following measures were taken in 2007
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BMWI
The EXIST - University-based Start-ups programme will be continued in modified form to improve the start-up climate at universities and non-university research facilities. The EXIST Seed programme for funding individual start-up projects will be progressively developed.
more (URL: http://www.exist.de)
BMBF, 2007
We want ideas to not only be developed in Germany, but to be turned into new products, processes and services here in Germany, too. The Federal Government's High-Tech Strategy has the aim of strengthening the willingness and ability of universities and research institutions to cooperate with the private sector. The research bonus, which consists of the Research Bonus for public research institutions and the new Research Bonus Two for non-profit research institutions, sends out a clear signal that cooperation pays off, especially cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises.
more (URL: http://www.hightech-strategie.de/en/131.php)
The Pharmaceuticals Initiative for Germany was launched to provide new impetus for Germany's biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries. The key element of this initiative is the BioPharma Competition, whose winning consortiums have now been selected.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/10540.php)
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BMWI, BMJ, 2006
The German Parliament has adopted the new Satellite Data Security Law Satellitendatensicherheitsgesetz (SatDSiG). The law shall come into effect on 1st december.
more (URL: http://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Presse/pressemitteilungen,did=218364.html)
BMELV, 2006
Germany's genetic engineering law will be amended with the aim of advancing research and the application of genetic engineering, and of ensuring a high level of safety, the co-existence of production methods and the consumer's freedom of choice. As a first step, the Federal Cabinet adopted a paper on 28th of February 2007 with six key points: promote research, develop pragmatic procedures, define good practice, secure transparency, specify liability regulation and ensure environmental protection.
more (URL: http://www.bmelv.de/cln_044/nn_754188/DE/04-Landwirtschaft/Gentechnik/NovellierungGentechnikrecht2.html__nnn=true)
The research programme "Innovation with Services" provides special support for the service sector and focuses on innovation management, innovation in fast-growing fields and people in service companies.
more (URL: http://www.hightech-strategie.de/en/250.php)
BMF, BMWI, 2008
The corporate income tax reform helps to make Germany more attractive for national and international investors. Small and medium enterprises are exonerated to a larger extent than previously planned. The company size limit when claiming the investition deduction was raised to 235.000 €. The German Parliament has adopted the law on 25th of May 2007.
more (URL: http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/cln_01/nn_54/sid_1E890B2F3BF7ED64277003473BEE1733/nsc_true/DE/Aktuelles/Pressemitteilungen/2007/05/20072105__PM059.html)
Bundesregierung, 2006
The introduction of an energy performance certificate for buildings, the regulation of incentives in the Energy Industry Act and the transposing of the Directive on Energy End-use Efficiency and Energy Services into national law will improve conditions for innovations that increase energy efficiency. On 25th of April 2007, the Federal Cabinet agreed upon the proposal for the introduction of an energy performance certificate for buildings by BMWi and BMVBS. The Energy Savings Order will demand from property owners an energy performance certificate in case of leasing and selling.
more (URL: http://www.bmvbs.de/dokumente/-,302.1036538/Artikel/dokument.htm)
BMBF, 2007
Measures to foster and fund teams of young researchers working in the engineering sciences at universities of applied sciences will help counteract the shortage of young scientists.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/864.php)
BMBF, 2006
Information and communications technology (ICT) are the motor of innovation. Over 80 per cent of innovations in the application ares typical for Germany's economic strength - automotive, medical technology and logistics are ICT driven. ICT is amongst the most important areas of innovation in the Federal Government's Hightech Strategy.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/9069.php)
BMU. BMBF, 2006
A new research funding programme will be launched to boost resource efficiency.
more (URL: http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/ressourcen/)
BMF, BMWI, 2007 / 2008
The cabinet members have agreed upon a corporate tax reform law on 14.03.2007. The reform aims to strengthen companies' equity capital base and ensure that companies pay a substantial part of their tax duties in Germany. It contributes to a fair and socially just share of companies profits to the public good. A new regulation of inheritance taxes shall lead to alleviations for proprietors.
more (URL: http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/nn_56060/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/Pressemitteilungen_28alt_29/2007/03/20071403__PM026.html)
BMBF, 2006
An action plan for assisting and fostering medical technology has been developed and will be used to bundle research activitites.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/1170.php)
BMWI, 2006
According to the responsibilities of the federal level and the Länder for media and telecommunications, the judicial framework is being developed further. The German Parliament adopted the "Gesetz zur Vereinheitlichung von Vorschriften über bestimmte elektronische Informations- und Kommunikationsdienste (Elektronischer-Geschäftsverkehr-Vereinheitlichungsgesetz - ElGVG)" on 18th January 2007. Core of the provision is the new Telemedia Law. The new regulations will apply independent from a transmission form, be open to development and simplify the regulatory framework. The law is in effect since March 2007.
more (URL: http://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Technologie-und-Innovation/Informationsgesellschaft/medienrecht.html)
Bundesregierung (Federführung BMBF), 2007
Security risks have changed: even minor interference with the vital supply networks in our society can lead to breakdown despite the robust technologies used. Small terrorist or criminal groups can achieve great impact and cause considerable damage. Global mobility facilitates the spreading of hazards. Natural disasters and technical accidents can cause great secondary damage in a closely networked world. To counter these threats, the German government has published its first security research programme.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/6293.php)
2006
The following overview compiles the measures already begun in 2006 - that is: call for proposals already published, activities started or laws passed.
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BMBF, 2007
Basic genetics research will be continued and will be boosted by translational approaches.
more (URL: http://www.gesundheitsforschung-bmbf.de/de/163.php)
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Bundesregierung, 2006
Securing the development of the maritime economy remains a primary goal of the Federal Government. The 5th Maritime Conference placed particular emphasis on naval engineering and maritime R&D, innovation and education, and on tapping resources from the oceans.
more (URL: http://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Service/Veranstaltungen/dokumentationen,did=163484.html)
BMI, 2006
Starting from the Action Plan E-Government and the European Initiative i2010, the experiences with BundOnline 2005 and DeutschlandOnline, the Federal Government on September 13th 2006 concluded the E-Government 2.0 Programme. The programme is part of the government programme Future-Oriented Administration through Innovation. On 17th of July, 2007, the Federal Ministry of the Interior invited scientists to discuss technological solutions for improved service and efficiency of the public sector.
more (URL: http://www.bmi.bund.de/cln_012/nn_148280/Internet/Content/Themen/Informationsgesellschaft/PolitischeZiele/The__eGovernment__initiative__BundOnline__Id__90782__en.html)
BMBF, BMG, BMAS, 2007
Clinical research concentrates on health care of patients under every day conditions. The new research focus "patient orientation and chronic illnesses" has met strong response: almost 390 drafts were presented. This is an evidence to the enormous innovation potential for patient orientation and health care.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/de/6647.php)
BMG, 2006
The introduction of the electronic health data card will push forward the nationwide use of ICT in the health care system and concomitantly open up untapped potential for greater efficiency. On December 11th 2006 the first electronic health data cards were given to 10.000 insured in the Flensburg region.
more (URL: http://www.die-gesundheitskarte.de/)
BMBF, 2006
The funding provided for initially two Translational Research Clusters in the highly-innovative field of regenerative medicine will support the development of innovative therapies to cure or regenerate tissue affected by illnesses or to support the natural regeneration of ill or injured organs. The translational centers stand for a rapid transfer of basic research into clinical and pharmaceutical use with an involvement of insurance companies and regulatory authorities. Two centers for regenerative medicine have been opened in Berlin and Leipzig.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/gesundheitsforschung.php )
BMBF, 2006
Funding initiatives for tapping neuroscience's innovation potential for applications in the health care field, information technologies and education.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/3063.php)
BMWi, BMI, BMBF, 2006
The German government is bundling its activities in the Information Society Germany 2010 (iD2010) action programme. The programme iD2010 adresses central topics of the development of information society and information and communications technology (ICT), reaching from improving the economical and technical framework until consulting and research support measures in education and research. The political formation of information society has grown in urgency, since ICT has become the dominant factor for improved productivity, growth and employment.
more (URL: http://www.bmwi.de/English/Navigation/Technology-policy/the-information-society.html)
BMWI, 2006
The Act on the Re-use of Information of the public sector (Informationsweiterverwendungesetz, IWG) came into effect on 19.12.2006. The public sector is one of the largest information producers in Europe, that has an estimated economic value of € 68 billion. Data from the public sector play an important role for the development of new services in the information society. The IWG implements the European Union guideline 2003/98/EG. It aims to facilitate the further use of information of the public sector by transparent and competitive means.
more (URL: http://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Technologie-und-Innovation/Informationsgesellschaft/informationen-des-oeffentlichen-sektors.html)
BMVBS, BMWI, BMBF, 2006
The National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Innovation Programme will bundle all activities in this area to make these technologies part of everyday's life within ten years. 24 companies acting for the fuel cell industry have signed an agreement with the Federal Government to expand research, development, and technology demonstration activities as well as market leadership together with science. The overall investment into hydrogen and fuel cell technology is to be €1 billion, evenly shared by industry and the Federal Ministry of Transport.
more (URL: http://www.bmvbs.de/en/artikel-,1872.960602/National-Hydrogen-and-Fuel-Cel.htm)
BMWI, 2006
The Shipping and Maritime Technologies for the 21st Century R&D funding programme will be extended and its annual funding volume increased substantially over the 2005 level by the year 2010
more (URL: http://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Technologie-und-Innovation/Technologiepolitik/foerderbereiche,did=169614.html)
Bundesregierung , 2006
The German government has bundled its nanotechnology-related activities in the "Nanoinitiative 2010". It forms a government-wide framework of aims and measures. The prime focus is on future areas, improved basic conditions, responsible use of technology and a broad dialogue with the public. About 600 companies are currently dealing with the research, application development and distribution of nanotechnology products in Germany. The market potential for nanotechnology products is expected to be over one billion Euros worldwide in 2015.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/nanotechnologie.php)
BMBF, 2006
The "BioIndustry 2021" funding initiative contributes to the transfer of research findings in "White Biotechnology" from universities and research labs into marketable products. As a part of the German government's Hightech Strategy, up to €60 million of research funds will be invested into White Biotechnology. Together with funds from industry, research and development projects with a combined volume of over €150 mill. are to be financed. A call for proposals ended on 8th of November 2006.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/de/6955.php)
BMBF, 2007
Due to the strong response, more funding will be provided for the BioChancePlus funding initiative which supports collaborative projects and individual projects conducted by young biotech SMEs. Around €100 mill. Euro are earmarked for it - an important contribution to the biotechnology location Germany. A call for proposals was published on 10th of October 2006.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/986.php)
BMWI, BMBF, seit 2005
The High-Tech Gründerfonds seed fund and the GO-Bio campaign will be continued in order to support the commercialisation of scientific ideas. Working groups supported in GO-Bio are to develop new methods in bio sciences, elucidate the application potential, validate the technological feasibility and prepare the commercial application. The goal is the creation of a biotech company. A call for proposals was published on 9th of October 2006.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/de/6868.php)
BMBF, 2007
The Microsystems programme funds innovative microsystems technology applications in the logistics and security technology fields and the development of intelligent implants in the medical technology field.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/5701.php)
BMBF, 11. September 2006
Start of the OLED Initiative organised by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and German industry; interim audit of the Optical Technologies funding programme.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/de/3604.php)
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BMBF, 2006 / 2007
New funding initiatives will be started under the Optical Technologies programme: Biophontonics III will target the development of new optical examination methods for the medical field. Volume Optics will help recapture lost mass markets. On 21th of September 2006 the call for "optical components and systeme for mass markets" in the framework of the research programme "Optical Technologies" was published. It ended on 15.12.2006. The Terahertz Technology funding initiative will be aimed at extending the usable range of the light spectrum.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/3591.php)
BMBF, 2006 - 2008
The Material Innovations for Industry and Society programme will launch funding initiatives for the virtual development of materials, light-weight design with integrated functions, and the development of new electronics materials, materials with greater capacity to withstand strain at the margins of their limits, and nanomaterials.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/3780.php)
BMBF, 2006
Nanotechnology Goes into Production will be a new funding priority in the Research for Production of the Future programme.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/de/6666.php)
BMBF, BMWi, BMJ, 2006
The German government will fund research into ways to protect enterprises against product piracy. It is also working toward worldwide technology leadership in the copy protection field and supports the enforcement of existing intellectual property rights. A call for proposals was published on 25th of August 2006 and ended on 24th of November 2006.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/foerderungen/6669.php)
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BMBF, 2007
Measures to foster and fund teams of young researchers working in the engineering sciences at universities of applied sciences will help counteract the shortage of young scientists.
more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/864.php)
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