Nanotechnology

• 1,000+ companies active in the field
• EUR 420 million in 2008 (est.) public-sector investment
• Germany among the top four nanotech locations worldwide
• German research institutions: global leaders in nanotech-related basic research
• global players such as BASF, Bayer, Siemens, Carl Zeiss, and Degussa part of Germany's industrial "nano-scene"

MARKET - Germany's unique business landscape allows small and medium-sized companies to find their niche market here in production, analysis, and equipment-related technologies, as well as to work closely with larger players in the global high-tech scene.

R&D - Germany enjoys a global reputation for outstanding scientific expertise in academic and industrial research. More than 30 regional and application-specific nanotech clusters attest to the sophistication of Germany's nanotech value chain. 

INCENTIVES R&D FOCUS - Foreign investors can count on numerous forms of financial support, with special emphasis placed on fostering research and development (R&D) activities in Germany. For example, the German government will make available more than EUR 15 billion in project grants through its High-Tech Strategy.

FOCUS - The German government launched a CNT initiative in 2008 that gave German nanotech companies a lead in the global commercialization of carbon nanotubes.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - We offer an extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure that integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems.

STABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT - Social, economic, and political stability provide a solid base for your corporate projects. Our judiciary and civil services are highly professional. Contractual agreements are secure, and intellectual property is strictly protected in Germany.