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24/04/2018
Germany's future "High-Tech Strategy" dedicated to innovative SMEs
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has set a course to augment the country's "High-Tech Strategy" (HTS) into the future, with an emphasis on encouraging innovation by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The BMBF's announcement came after an assessment of the …
17/04/2018
HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY adds digital health sector profile to series
The export initiative for the German healthcare industry, HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY, has made the latest addition to its sector profile series with its recent release of HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY. The Digital Health Sector. This is the third in a trio of profiles that includes brochures on medical …
12/04/2018
Germany sends experts to Nigeria to help contain Lassa fever outbreak
A German Epidemic Preparedness Team (SEEG) has been sent to Nigeria to aid the country in containing a current, severe outbreak of Lassa fever. Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Federal Ministry of Health have dispatched the team.
11/04/2018
HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY presents new sector profile series
The export initiative for the German healthcare industry, HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY, is introducing two new sector profiles entitled HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY. The Medical Biotechnology Sector and HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY. The Pharmaceutical Sector. The brochures are part of a series. A further booklet on …
05/04/2018
Germany funds research into rare diseases
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is making available EUR 21 million for the next four years to study rare, "orphan" diseases. The funding package reflects the BMBF's plans to increase its commitment to fighting these illnesses.
28/03/2018
Pharmaceuticals lead German chemical industry growth
Germany’s chemical industry had a good year in 2017, with the German chemical industry association, Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VCI) reporting similar growth is expected to continue in 2018. Statistics show that Germany’s chemical industry production grew two percent last year, with …
23/03/2018
Security of information technology a key focus at conhIT
Information technology (IT) security has become a hot topic in the wake of high-profile, devastating ransom ware cyber-attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities in Britain and the United States. Those events have contributed to making the issue one of the main emphases at the Connecting …
20/03/2018
HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY accompanies trade delegation to Israel
The export initiative for the German healthcare industry, HEALTH MADE IN GERMANY, traveled to Israel in February to promote cooperation and exchange between innovative, German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their counterparts and potential partners in Israel. Events held in …
15/03/2018
German government fosters healthcare innovation abroad
Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding a number of programs to improve healthcare research in Africa. The main aim of the initiatives is to estalbish healthcare networks to prevent and fight diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and what are known as neglected …
13/03/2018
Germany’s de:hubs are digital innovation ecosystems
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has established a system of twelve regional, digital hubs to concentrate knowledge, expertise, and industry. A BMWi program called the Digital Hub Initiative led to the development of this decentralized system of hubs, which is unique …