German Centres for Research and Innovation (DWIH)

The German Centres for Research and Innovation (DWIH) are a network of German research organisations, universities and research-based companies. In five cities around the world, the DWIH provide a joint platform for German innovation leaders, showcase the capabilities of German research and connect German researchers with local cooperation partners.

DWIH Offers For Your Organisation

Internationale Geschäftsleute in einer Messehalle.

Visibility

Ein Mann zeigt seinen Kollegen Strategiepläne an der Wand.

Knowledge

Vier Menschen bei einem Beratungsgespräch.

Advice

Zwei Männer schütteln sich die Hände über einem Konferenztisch.

Networking

Focus Topics of the Centres

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DWIH New Delhi

At the Interface of Academia and Industry

There is a need for a greater collaboration between the academic world and the industry in India and DWIH New Delhi works towards bridging this gap. India is home to a large number of German companies and good academic and research institutions with an interest in Germany and German innovation. With the strength of its diversified Supporters and own network in India, DWIH New Delhi across all its activities aims to bring together research and projects from German and Indian institutes and industries to showcase innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting especially younger talents.

Frau mit Bauhelm tippt auf einem Tablet-PC, grafische Elemente im Hintergrund.

DWIH Tokyo

Artificial Intelligence

Applications of Artificial Intelligence are expected to contribute to future economic growth and help tackling societal and environmental challenges. While Japans Artificial Intelligence Technology Strategy was already published by the Strategic Council for AI Technology in 2017, a Strategy for Germany is currently in the making. The DWIH Tokyo facilitates discussions and networking between key actors in Germany and Japan on applied AI in learning & education, in health care, mobility and connected industries.

Mann tippt auf ein grafisches Element auf einem durchsichtigen Glasbildschirm.

DWIH São Paulo

Digitalisation in Work, Research and Education

The digitalisation of many areas of life is causing all manner of changes in our society. The DWIH São Paulo will therefore be holding a number of events over the course of 2018 to explore questions around the effects of digitalisation in employment, research and education.

Zwei Mediziner betrachten einen Tablet-PC im Labor.

DWIH Moscow

Medicine and Healthcare

Despite advancements in science and technology, health issues remain one of the greatest challenges for research. Viral infections, cancer or autoimmune diseases continue to afflict hundreds of millions of people. The DWIH Moscow supports innovative exchange in medical research.

DWIH New York

Knowledge Transfer and Science Communication

From digitalisation and artificial intelligence to cleantech and entrepreneurship: the DWIH New York newsletter reports monthly on current topics around research and innovation in Germany. Interviews with experts highlight transatlantic connections and present views from practice that will interest laypeople and experts alike. The online archive currently comprises just under one hundred issues.

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DWIH Moscow

Environment and Energy

For Germany, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and the smart grid are not dreams of the future – they are a reality. That’s why German experience and innovative solutions in these fields are so valuable and in demand among research and business partners abroad, including in Russia.