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Research and development are the key to long-term competitiveness for many companies. The current results of the RIS monitoring show that more and more Thuringian companies are successfully pursuing this path.

Together for a strong Thuringian semiconductor ecosystem: In several workshops, stakeholders from business, science, and politics develop new impulses for the future of the industry.

In the practical interview, Ute Poerschke, Managing Director of Elschukom GmbH from Thuringia, reports on how she uses the research allowance in everyday business and combines it with existing funding instruments.

Since January 2020, the research allowance has been supporting companies in Germany in making targeted investments in research and development (R&D). Unlike classic funding programs, this support works through the tax system. Especially for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have had little contact with funding programs so far,…

The accompanying monitoring of the Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS) Thuringia includes the observation of R&D activities and innovation-supporting measures for the implementation of the strategy, as well as the observation of the long-term effects of these activities and thus the achievement of the strategic goals. The current factsheet "Impact Indicators 2021-2023“…

Thüringen has developed into a leading innovation hub for infection diagnostics, biophotonics, and infection research. Strong networks such as InfectoGnostics are driving the development of new solutions against the increasing spread of antibiotic resistance. An overview of technologies, collaborations, and infrastructure.

Innovation is a key factor for competitiveness, value creation, and sustainable economic development. With the implementation of the Regional Innovation Strategy Thuringia (RIS Thuringia), the Free State pursues the goal of strengthening future fields, accelerating knowledge and technology transfer, and enhancing the innovative capacity of…

In November 2025, the regular restructuring of the 5 Strategy Advisory Boards took place as part of the implementation of the Thuringian Innovation Strategy (RIS Thuringia): Since 2022, around 80 committed Thuringian experts from business, science and networks have accompanied and significantly shaped the implementation of the RIS. Their work has…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data are transforming the economy – including in Thuringia. The IAB – Institute for Applied Building Research – Weimar supports companies in using AI and data analysis in a practical way and driving innovation in the construction industry and related sectors. We spoke with Sebastian Gawron, the new head of the…

The Cluster for Electronics, Measurement and Device Technology brings companies together, promotes innovation and creates a platform for exchange and cooperation. Why membership is worthwhile, which topics are current and what the future looks like – we discuss this in the interview.