Key points
- Germany aims to become a global leader in innovation, technological sovereignty, and sustainable economic growth supported by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space(external link) (BMFTR), substantial R&D funding, and a focus on research and technology transfer.
- The High-Tech Agenda Germany, the German government’s flagship innovation initiative, prioritises six strategic technologies (AI, quantum, microelectronics, biotech, climate-neutral energy, and mobility), and identifies research fields considered central to Germany’s innovation and economic future. These include space, health, dual-use technologies, and sustainability.
- There is strong alignment with New Zealand’s research priorities and areas of expertise. The Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) offers public funding that is open to New Zealand companies with “world-changing” ideas.
Prepared by: New Zealand Embassy Berlin
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