Expertise and Insights

From San Francisco to New Delhi: The global network for innovation

From venture capital and deep tech in Silicon Valley to highly technological, affordable and accessible technologies with social impact in India – the DWIH network connects and supports innovators across the globe. Zahar Barth-Manzoori from DWIH San Francisco as well as Arthur Rapp and Aadishree Jamkhedkar from DWIH New Delhi discuss the opportunities for German start-ups in two very different innovation ecosystems and how founders can benefit from the global network of the German Centres for Research and Innovation.

Background Article

Science Diplomacy at the DWIH New York

In the face of rapid technological change, the interplay between science and diplomacy is becoming increasingly important. Cross-border research collaboration plays a vital role in addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable solutions for society, policymaking, and the economy. This article by DWIH New York provides an overview of the role of science diplomacy at the intersection of science, innovation, and foreign policy, highlighting how the DWIH fosters international research and innovation cooperation.

Policy Report

Fostering Entrepreneurship in Higher Education

DWIH San Francisco commissioned a report for senior policymakers working in German higher-education institutions and relevant legislative bodies. This report provides a detailed analysis of both the Silicon Valley and German ecosystems, current practices, and policy recommendations for fostering innovation transfer and entrepreneurship at German universities and research institutions. The goal of the report is to identify solutions to strengthen Germany’s competitiveness in fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing research-to-industry pipelines, and attracting top-level talent from all over the world.

Beitrag

German Center for Research and Innovation New Delhi - An Instrument of German Science Diplomacy in India

The article provides an overview of the German House for Research and Innovation New Delhi, situated within the context of the German science diplomacy strategy 2020. It elucidates the institutional structure, activities and embedding of the DWIH in German science diplomacy, the internationalisation strategy and the Indo-German research and innovation network.

Science-Policy Brief

Strengthening the Science-Policy-Society Interface: An Analytical Framework for Science Diplomacy in an Era of Accelerating Technological Change

This paper examines the role of science diplomacy in the context of rapid technological advances. It demonstrates how science diplomacy can facilitate the integration of scientific innovation and global cooperation. Furthermore, it presents strategies for enhancing the interaction between science, politics and society, with a view to achieving sustainable solutions.

Advertorial

Planting Seeds in International Research Cooperation

The collaborative network of German Centres for Research and Innovation (DWIH) has been engaged in the promotion of global research cooperation and science diplomacy since 2009. With six regional hubs, it facilitates the formation of partnerships and the organisation of events with the objective of addressing common challenges. In 2024, the focus will be on the topics of artificial intelligence and societal benefits.