The Erfurter Kreuz industrial site in Arnstadt/Amt Wachsenburg began operations in 2005 with the establishment of N3 Engine Overhaul Services. Today, the area is one of the largest in Thuringia.
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The monitoring of the Thuringian Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS) encompasses the observation of R&D activities and innovation-supporting measures for the implementation of the strategy, as well as the monitoring of the long-term effects of these activities and thus the achievement of the strategy's objectives. The current factsheet "Impact Indicators 2021-2023"..
Thuringia has developed into a leading innovation hub for infection diagnostics, biophotonics, and infection research. Strong networks like InfectoGnostics are driving the development of new solutions to combat 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 Thuringian Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS Thuringia), the Free State of Thuringia aims to strengthen future-oriented fields, accelerate knowledge and technology transfer, and enhance the innovative capacity of…
In November 2025, the five strategic advisory boards were reconstituted as part of the implementation of the Thuringian Innovation Strategy (RIS Thuringia): Since 2022, around 80 dedicated Thuringian experts from business, science, and networks have supported and significantly shaped the implementation of the RIS. Their work has…
Since October, companies have been benefiting from the Thuringian foreign office in the USA, their most important export market. We would like to introduce this foreign representation to you in more detail in this article.
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 practical ways and driving innovation in the construction industry and related sectors. We spoke with Sebastian Gawron, the new head of…
On October 1, 2027, the 7th Thuringian AI Forum took place at the COMCENTER Brühl in Erfurt – an event that once again highlighted Thuringia's strong position in the development and application of AI technologies. Around 170 participants from business and academia came together to discuss current developments and…
There's no sign of a quiet autumn: Thuringian companies are busy searching for international business opportunities
The ASEAN community of states launched the RCEP free trade agreement in 2022 – a strategically well-thought-out move.
