Innovation made in Germany

Cutting-edge research from Germany – the most exciting projects, the most important contacts


Shaping society
What values do we want to live by tomorrow? The question occupies these three figures from culture and society.
Germany is so innovative
Number one in research and development – Germany is at the top of the list of the most innovative countries. But it also has a weakness.
Giving digital stimuli
People with the courage to come up with new ideas are making Germany fit for the future. Three examples from the digital sector.
Female inventors and scientists from Germany
Some of the greatest inventions were made in Germany - by women! We introduce you to some of the most interesting women in science from Germany.
„Still a great deal of room for improvement“
Psychology professor Jule Specht is active on research and science policy issues – and calls for greater gender equality.
Working together for equality
Here you can find out who actively supports equal opportunity for women in German research.
“Put your whole heart into your research”
Faith Osier, a malaria researcher from Kenya, talks about her work and career opportunities in Germany.


Digital Health: Learning from others
Estonia, Canada and others are pioneers in digital healthcare solutions. What are their impulses for Germany?
Medical innovations from Germany
Robotics, artificial intelligence, new materials: intense medical research in Germany for the future. Three examples.
Systematic healthcare
Cutting-edge research and health insurance for everyone – a look at medical care in Germany.


Daimler meets Avatar: Mercedes presented car of the future
The car manufacturer Daimler is putting a lot of effort into bringing the topic of sustainability into focus at the technology trade fair CES. The CEO presented a futuristic concept car in Las Vegas on Monday.
Tomatoes in space
Vegetable cultivation for the journey to Mars and an infrared telescope in an aircraft: A look at the most exciting German aerospace projects
Studying aerospace technology
How do you build and steer rockets, aircraft, engines, satellites? Discover how by studying aerospace technology.
Overcoming terrestrial problems in outer space
Europe’s role in outer space: ESA Director General Jan Wörner talks about dangerous solar storms and how our everyday life depends on aerospace.
Brave new working world
Moving away from rigid structures and hierarchies: three examples of New Work in German companies.
World champion in innovation - Germany
Germany is the most innovative country. That isn’t empty self-praise. It’s the opinion of the World Economic Forum. But there are weaknesses as well.
Studying innovation
You can learn inventiveness: here are the most exciting new study programmes in Germany.
Champions of innovation
Where do the most innovations come from? In Germany there are four hot spots you need to know about.
A practical guide to Industry 4.0
How the idea of Industry 4.0 can be implemented in practice: three projects you should know about.
Meeting place: Hall 13
A look at how German and Indian startups are linking up and the role that Hannover Messe plays in this.


Three ideas for a better future
Good ideas lead to inventions that can change the world. Here are some excellent innovations from Germany.
“Go all out”
The expert Christoph Bornschein knows that digitalization doesn’t work in small steps. Companies need to make radical changes.
Smart technology
Driverless cars and smart clothing: how the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is helping shape the future.
The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence
Scientists at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence have helped set a revolution in motion with their self-learning computers.
How will work change in the future?
Digitalisation affects everyone: Year of Science 2018 offers an opportunity to help shape the new working world.
Everything here focuses on our digital future
The CEBIT IT fair presents the digital technology of tomorrow. These four intelligent innovations in the fields of work, transport and sport will surprise you.
Industry 4.0: companies join forces
This year, the Hannover Messe trade fair is all about digitization. German companies are boosting their potential with a clever strategy.
A breakthrough in storage technology?
A research centre and a start-up may solve the biggest problem facing the energy transition.
Flying high
How ideas from Germany are changing aerospace. Three examples from Munich, Dresden and Bremen.
“The capital of today’s economy”
Why is diversity decisive for a company’s success? Pioneering spirit Aletta von Hardenberg has some convincing arguments.
To whom does the future belong?
Cinematic rendering, nimble robots and helping hands: these three clever inventions have been nominated for the German Future Prize.
The future begins in Stade
Carbon Valley in northern Germany is the country’s forge for the technology of the future. A flying car is expected to take off here soon.
Hope in the fight against cancer
New horizons in cancer research: three innovative approaches to therapy by scientists from Germany.
Outstanding universities in Germany
Superlative higher education: these are Germany’s most innovative, largest, oldest and most international universities.