Innovations thrive with us

With our “Innovativ Thüringen” team, we drive innovation forward in Thuringia: We support companies, research and scientific institutions in Thuringia and manage the implementation process of the Regional Innovation Strategy for intelligent specialization and economic change in Thuringia (RIS Thüringen).

our range

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Innovation strategy

Information on the Regional Innovation Strategy for intelligent specialization and economic change in Thuringia.

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Innovation support

Consulting on project conception, funding, application and implementation.

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Financial support

Funding opportunities and announcements.

Foresight

Strategic foresight regarding technologies, trends and developments.

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Partners and networks

Information about partners and networks.

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Studies

Our range of studies.

Specialization areas

Industrial production and systems
The specialization field of "Industrial Production and Systems" is a key pillar of the Thuringian economy. With growing markets and numerous activities in various sectors, this field contributes to approximately half of the revenue in Thuringia's manufacturing industry.
To the field
1/5
Sustainable and intelligent mobility and logistics
The mobility of the future will be resource-efficient and climate-neutral, networked, multimodal, and particularly user-friendly. Digitalization is the driving force behind the development of innovative mobility vehicles on the one hand and novel mobility models on the other. Driving tasks will increasingly be taken over by machines and algorithms, thus changing the role of humans in the mobility system.
To the field
2/5
Healthy living and the healthcare industry
The healthcare sector is one of the most employment-intensive and fastest-growing industries in Thuringia, making it a significant part of the regional economy. The specialized field of Healthy Living and Healthcare encompasses the areas of medical technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food industry, and healthcare management.
To the field
3/5
Sustainable energy and resource use
The specialization field of sustainable energy and resource use encompasses industry activities in the areas of renewable energies, regional energy supply concepts, energy storage, and resource management and reuse. Its participants include numerous economic actors in product and plant manufacturing or in the service sector, who occupy specific niches or possess a broad service portfolio as market or technology leaders.
To the field
4/5
Information and communication technology, innovative and production-related services
The rapid and mobile exchange of information has established itself as a key growth factor with the digitalization of all areas of life. According to the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), more than 80 percent of innovations in key German industries are based on developments in information and communication technologies.
To the field
5/5