Japan-Germany Industry Forum 2009: Energy Efficiency Leads to Economic GainsTOKYO, November 17 - Japanese companies can achieve enormous economic benefits through energy German Alliance for Industrial Biotechnology Debuts in MontrealBERLIN - The new “German Alliance for Industrial Biotechnology” is making its first appearance. An initiative recently launched by Germany Trade & Invest, the network includes both research institutions and producers, namely industrial biotechnology clusters and chemical parks, in addition to regional investment agencies. The alliance aims to bolster Germany’s biotechnology sector by creating new business opportunities across the entire value chain. Members of the alliance will be presenting together at the Sixth Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing from July 19-22 in Montreal, Canada. Increased Israeli-German Cooperation Boosts High-tech Innovation - Inaugural Bilateral Conference in Tel AvivTEL AVIV and BERLIN - German-Israeli cooperation brings together two complementary approaches to the advancement of commercialization of tomorrow’s technologies. Germany Trade & Invest, the Israeli-German Chamber of Commerce, and several partners will be hosting the 1st Israeli-German Conference on the commercialization of future technologies in Tel Aviv on July 6, 2009. The event is a response to the high level of Israeli interest in German high-tech R&D. Automotive Battery Industry Growing, Germany a Key DriverBERLIN - The automotive battery industry is growing at a rapid rate despite the economic crisis. The increased focus on hybrid and electric vehicles has led to battery innovation and market growth. With heavy investment in research and development, Germany is positioned to be a global leader in this market segment. Business opportunities in Germany resulting from this trend will be presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery & EC Capacitor Conference in Long Beach, California from June 8-12. BIO International Convention 2009: Research Location Germany Presents Potential in Regenerative MedicineATLANTA - Germany will present itself as one of the world’s leading regenerative medicine research locations at this year’s BIO International Convention. Under the “Breakthroughs in Regenerative Medicines in Germany” banner, German experts will provide invaluable insight into the latest research results in the area of regenerative medicine in Germany. The German research landscape and the regulatory framework conditions will be introduced in a presentation in which the most recent industry successes will also be demonstrated. Germany Trade & Invest Receives Printed Electronics Champion AwardDRESDEN, Germany - For its success in helping investors set up offices and manufacturing facilities in Germany, Germany Trade & Invest has been recognized for its contribution to the printed electronics industry with the “Printed Electronics Champion” award. This distinction is granted every year by IDTechEx, an analyst firm covering printed electronics and thin film photovoltaics. Printed Electronics Europe 2009: Germany an Innovation HotbedDRESDEN, Germany - Germany is a hotbed for innovative technologies and a prime location for microelectronics, a fact confirmed by Dresden’s selection as host of the Printed Electronics Europe 2009 conference. The region surrounding the city boasts over 43,500 employees in approximately 1,200 companies in this industry. Companies and research institutes involved in the development of printed electronics, the next generation of technology, will gather April 7-8 at this year’s conference in Dresden. |