Connecting Germany with the World’s Best
Triple Helix Workshop
“Building the Entrepreneurial University” November 15, 2012
1. Motivation and Goals
2. Germany’s Science and Innovation Strategies 3. Implementation in the U.S.
4. German Organizations in the U.S.
5. Connecting Locally
Motivation and Goals
• Knowledge is key to competitiveness and sustainable economic growth
• We are facing a changing geography of knowledge generation in the world
• Germany wants to remain a top contributor
• Maintain a competitive edge
• Remain an attractive location in an increasingly multipolar world
• Create and strengthen ties to global centers of excellence
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Germany’s Science and Innovation Strategies
• High-Tech Strategy 2020 (2006) – Focus: Domestic – Defines common priorities (global challenges) – Aims to connect science and industry – Creates leading technology clusters
• Strategy for the Internationalization of Science and Research (2008) – Focus: International – Defines guidelines for all stakeholders in the
German science and innovation system • Strengthens research coopera.on with global leaders, such as the U.S.
• Develops connec.ons with innova.on hubs, such as Silicon Valley
• Calls on players to assume responsibility for global challenges, such as climate change
Implementation in the U.S.
• Monitoring of regional trends – Analyze regional trends in research and innovation
– Examine relevant political strategies and measures
• Promote Germany as top location for R&D – “Research in Germany” marketing campaign
• Increased Presence in Science Hubs – Gain access to global
centers of excellence and to specific regional background knowledge
– Create networks and establish strategic partnerships with institutions abroad
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German Players in the U.S.
German Players in the U.S.
AAract US Investors Connect German Start-‐ups to Silicon Valley
Support German companies abroad
German Players in the U.S.
German Players in the U.S.
Promote German language & culture
Public diplomacy, support & strengthen poli/cal rela/ons
Foster dialog of civil socie/es, poli/cal
think tanks
German Players in the U.S.
German Players in the U.S.
Perform contract research for companies
Perform basic research
Fund scien/sts’ mobility to and from Germany Funds research projects
Showcases German Science and Innova/on
Connecting Locally
• Networking – German expats and
scientists – Interconnecting German
networks
• Providing Service – Funding Information – Connect Experts
• Promoting – Research in Germany
• Reporting – Opportunities for
collaboration – Relevant political
strategies and measures
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