The High-Tech Agenda Germany at a Glance

In the summer of 2025, the German government adopted the High-Tech Agenda Germany. It will make a significant contribution to increasing Germany's innovative strength. The High-Tech Agenda Germany focuses on three pillars: The focus is on the further development of six priority key technologies and the strengthening of five research fields. In addition, nine levers will be used to increase the innovation potential in key technologies and research fields. The three pillars represent the central elements for implementing the agenda.

Transparency and traceability of the implementation processes are very important to us. We will therefore keep you informed about the status of implementation and enable interested companies and scientific institutions to participate.

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Key Technologies

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI for smart solutions in business, science and society

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Quantum Technologies

Quantum power for computing performance, security and innovation

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Microelectronics

High-performance chips for Germany as the basis for high-tech solutions

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Biotechnology

Sustainable products and processes for health and the environment

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Fusion and Climate-neutral Energy Generation

New energy sources for a climate-friendly future

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Technologies for Climate-neutral Mobility

Low-emission mobility for cities, rural areas and industry

Strategic Research Fields

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In addition to key technologies, strategic research fields are another focus of Germany's High-Tech Agenda. They address five relevant areas in which research and innovation play an important role in maintaining and improving the prosperity and security of the population. To varying degrees, they also enable the further development of key technologies and their transfer into applications. Five strategic research fields are central to Germany's future innovation and economic strength:

Aerospace
Health Research
Security and Defence Research
Marine, Climate and Sustainability Research
Social Sciences and Humanities

Levers for Germany's High-Tech Agenda

Levers

The right conditions and measures are needed to turn new ideas into reality. These measures are important additional levers for the planned technology offensives. Nine levers help investments to develop their full momentum:

Lever 1: Accelerate the Transfer of Knowledge and Technology
Lever 2: Ease the Burden of Bureaucracy
Lever 3: Establish new Financing Instruments
Lever 4: Strengthening Resilience in the Science System
Lever 5: Attracting Skilled Labour and Talent
Lever 6: Expand European and International Cooperation
Lever 7: Ensure the Supply of Critical Raw Materials
Lever 8: Invest strategically in research infrastructure
Lever 9: Strengthen Civil-Military Collaboration

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