DWIH Annual Report 2022

“Sustainable innovations” were the focus topic for the work of the German Centres for Research and Innovation (DWIH) in 2022.

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The DWIH network in 2022

Maintaining dialogue worldwide, even in the face of global change and severe conflict: a look at the development of the network of German Centres for Research and Innovation (DWIH) in 2022.

“Interface between research and implementation”

Dr. Ursula Paintner, Director Communications at DAAD, and Tabea Kaiser, Head of the DWIH Office, on DWIH's 2023 focus topic, the role of DWIH in sustainable innovation, and the digital annual report.

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DWIH Focus Topic 2022: Sustainable innovations

New ideas for a changing world

It can take a long time for sustainable innovations to be put to practical use on a widespread basis. What is needed is international dialogue, networking and cooperation.

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DWIH Moscow: a key point of contact, even in times of war

When the Russian attack on Ukraine started in February 2022, DWIH Moscow put an end to all cooperation with Russian institutions. Nonetheless, it continues to do important networking on the ground.

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“Dialogue is intensifying”

Professor Joybrato Mukherjee, President of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), on sustainability in research and institutional cooperation.

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“Networking and understanding”

Susanne Baumann, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office, on the value of the DWIH network, also in the face of critical global developments.

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“Successful work”

Professor Katja Becker, President of the German Research Foundation (DFG), on international cooperation – now and in the future.

You can find out more about DWIH's work in 2022 on the following pages:

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The DWIH New York in 2022

DWIH New York looks at unique aspects of sustainability while also bolstering science diplomacy as a priority issue.

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The DWIH San Francisco in 2022

DWIH San Francisco was opened in 2022 and is bringing new ideas to the innovation hotspot of California.

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The DWIH São Paulo in 2022

DWIH São Paulo is strengthening dialogue on sustainability issues such as green hydrogen and recycling.

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The DWIH New-Delhi in 2022

DWIH New Delhi is breaking new grounds in supporting entrepreneurship and startup culture.

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The DWIH Tokyo in 2022

DWIH Tokyo is dedicated to critical future issues such as artificial intelligence and gender equality.

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