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Wave of innovation: How Germany is getting started with future technologies!
On September 25, 2025, researchers and entrepreneurs in Erlangen will discuss innovations and challenges in biotechnology and AI.
Wave of innovation: How Germany is getting started with future technologies!
On September 25, 2025, the event took place in ErlangenWorld Market Leader Innovation Day 2025instead, organized by the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) and the Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach. The event aimed to enable an exchange between representatives from research, business and politics in order to discuss opportunities and challenges for medium-sized companies. Emphasized in the opening speechJoachim Herrmann, the Bavarian State Minister of the Interior, for Sport and Integration, the importance of new technologies for the economic and technological upswing in Germany.
The event included several panels with experts who spoke about current developments. So pointedKira Engelhardtfrom E.ON on the urgency of developing courage and a clear strategy when implementing artificial intelligence (AI).Prof. Olaf Grothof the University of California, Berkeley advocated for a unified data marketplace and necessary capital market reforms to promote innovative ideas.
Innovations in quantum computing and biotechnology
A central theme was the importance of quantum computing.Dr. Annika Mösleinfrom Quantum Dice saw great potential in areas such as photonics, laser technology and cryogenics.Prof. Dr. Roland Nagyfrom FAU reported on the use of quantum sensors in semiconductor production and in the area of autonomous driving.
Another important point was biotechnology, which in Germany has an annual turnover of12.5 billion eurosachieved.Prof. Dr. Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyer, also from FAU, discussed the progress, particularly in CAR T-cell therapies. According to Grieshaber-Bouyer, these developments require more risk capital and should also include medium-sized and larger companies.
The role of the healthcare industry
The idea of establishing the healthcare industry as a leading industry and growth engine for Germany was developed byWolfgang Kirsch, the chairman of the supervisory board of Fresenius Management SE, supports. He noted that biotechnology has produced numerous groundbreaking innovations. Advances in the treatment of autoimmune diseases could open up new cures in the near future.
Jan Kuenne from the Grundig Akademie Group pointed out that Germany is at a crucial point. He emphasized the need for vision, courage and agility in an increasingly competitive global market.
The federal government's high-tech agenda
Against the background of these developments, the federal government has a High-tech agenda decided. This is intended to ensure Germany's technological competitiveness. Flagship projects with concrete milestones are planned in six technology fields - including AI, quantum technologies, microelectronics, biotechnology, fusion research and climate-neutral energy and mobility.
For the year 2025 there are in the federal budget for the research minister's departmentDorothee Bearin total22.38 billion eurosplanned, which represents an increase of almost one billion euros compared to the previous year. These resources should be used in particular to promote innovation and to implement technological advances in a less bureaucratic manner.
Overall, the world market leader Innovation Day 2025 represents an important platform to discuss innovation potential in Germany and to promote exchange between the various players. The requirements for courage and willingness to take risks in research and industry remain central topics that were taken up by all participants.