Coppering Business & Science: Thuringia's Plan to Stay Ahead of the Game
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Get ready, Thurin'ia! Your government's shakin' things up, pourin' around 200 million euros into the melting pot by 2027—EFU and the state coffers are splittin' the bill. The cash is earmarked to tighten the bond between science and industry, according to CDU's Economic Minister, Colette Boos-John, spillin' the beans in Erfurt. This joint venture's gonna bolster the link between research and real-world application, puttin' us at the frontlines of tech.
Today, the energy scene takes center stage at Thurin'ia's Energy Network conference, takin' a deep dive into "Transformation Technologies." I'm talkin' about trends in the use and storage of renewables, with Boos-John emphasizin' a network and storage offensive, sayin' expandin' the grid is the key to reworkin' any energy system.
Under the microscope: international risks and technologies of high economic importance that should see some shine in the future. Boos-John suggests Thurin'ia's gotta ramp up its tech sovereignty to protect and propel our economy. Cooperation between businesses and academic institutions is high on the agenda for this purpose.
A helping hand's comin' Thurin'ia's way too in the form of a new fund for economic sector restructurin' and good ol' state investment subsidies. Boos-John reinforces the need for a broader business-friendly environment in Germany, agreein' that companies need some breathing space. That's livin' large, mate!
Which means cuttin' the red tape, avoidin' multiple approval structures, and speedin' up the planning and approach process. For every law or rule added, one should be thrown out says Boos-John.
Mischief Managed? Not So Fast!
While specifics on Thurin'ia's game plan are scarce in the search results, general trends across Germany and Europe offer some sneaky insights. Here's the lowdown on broader initiatives and factors that might play a part:
- Industry-Academic Collaboration: Collaboration between industry and academia is a-givin' in Germany, with ongoing efforts to improve this through funding programs and initiatives.
- Open Access and Research Funding: The German federal government and state governments support open access initiatives to foster collaboration. An example is Lower Saxony's state-wide fund, “NiedersachsenOPEN.”
- Data and Research Centers: Data centers like the Economics and Business Data Center at the ifo Institute in Munich, supported by federal initiatives, suggest a strong focus on data-driven research collaboration.
- EU Funding and Initiatives: The European Commission backs research and innovation through various funding programs and initiatives. Europe promotes open access publishing and supports cross-continental industry-academia cooperation. Member states like Germany use EU funds to support regional development and innovation.
- In Thuringia's plan to strengthen the link between science and industry, employment policies will undoubtedly play a significant role, ensuring a skilled workforce to support this collaboration and propel the economy forward.
- As Thuringia's government focuses on enhancing tech sovereignty and fostering industry-academia cooperation, developments in finance, energy, and business sectors could lead to exciting advancements, positioning the region competitively within the EC countries and beyond.
