Research in Germany: "India and Germany - Strategic Partners for Innovation" initiative

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"India and Germany - Strategic Partners for Innovation" initiative

September 2008 - December 2010

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The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is supporting Indo-German cooperation with its "India and Germany - Strategic Partners for Innovation" initiative. Under the motto "Research in Germany-Land of Ideas", Germany has been presenting itself to India as a Centre of Innovation since September 2008 until December 2010: universities, research institutes, networks and clusters, plus companies with a strong research base. One of the prime goals of the Federal Government's "Internationalisation Initiative" is to expand cooperation in growth markets with countries that actively engage in dynamic research activities.

During a visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Germany on 23 April 2006, both he and Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged the importance of the Scientific and Technological Collaboration (STC) to promote the dialogue between scientists from both countries. To date the collaboration has enabled 1,000 joint Indo-German research projects, involving 4,000 scientists from both countries. With input from both sides, a total of 100 workshops have been completed and 1,500 scientific publications produced. 

Indian man standing in a lake.

Highlights of Indo-German cooperation

Be informed about the Indo-German collaboration. Here you find press releases, reports about events, and much more.

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Official Participants

Under the "India and Germany - Strategic Partners for Innovation" initiative, the BMBF is funding university and non-university science and research institutions as well as companies and networks. Read more here.

Indian Institute of Microbial Technology.

Cooperative Research

German and Indian scientific institutions are undertaking important joint projects in India in the fields of scientific research, technological and healthcare development.

Young international Students.

Academic Exchange

Academic exchange programs fostered by leading Indian and German research institutions give a growing number of students the opportunity to study and work abroad. Projects range in scope from the exchange of personnel between international firms and educational institutions, to larger-scale collaborations.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the German Federal Minister of Education and Research, Annette Schavan in India.

Science Express - A joint Indo-German multimedia exhibition

The "Science Express" train travelled the railways of India, introducing the fascinating aspects of science and technology to the country's people. Visitors were encouraged to take interest in areas such as astrophysics, nano- and biotechnology through the fun, interactive multimedia displays in all of its 14 carriages.

Indian woman dancing in a traditional costume.

Cultural Exchange

All forms of Indian culture from cooking to dancing are well received in Germany. People can indulge in activites such as Bollywood dancing and yoga, and visit one of the Hindu temples in cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Essen, Hambrug or Hanover.

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