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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…

On October 1, 2025, the 7th Thuringian AI Forum took place at the COMCENTER Brühl in Erfurt – an event that once again highlighted how strongly Thuringia is positioned in the development and application of AI technologies. Around 170 participants from business and science came together to discuss current developments and…

At the international presentation of energy-saving concepts for climate neutrality and energy efficiency, LEG supports investors and companies in urban transformation.

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.

The new factsheet of the monitoring of the Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS Thuringia) shows which research and development (R&D) projects companies, universities and research institutions in the Free State have initiated in the years 2023 and 2024, which topics were in focus and which funding at the state, federal and EU level…

From Machine Building Day to high-tech projects like EMProBio: The Thuringian Center for Mechanical Engineering connects industry and science, drives digitalization, automation, and sustainability – and makes companies fit for the future.

A conversation with Dr. Bernd Grünler, Chairman and Managing Director, and Sabrina Hauspurg, Head of Biomaterials, about opportunities, challenges, and the role of Thuringia in the bioeconomy.

As part of the annual event InnoCON Thüringen 2025, it was officially announced: The Thüringer ClusterManagement (ThCM) will now be known as Innovativ Thüringen.