Welcome to "BIOTechnikum. Investigate life - design the future"

Biotechnology is one of the most dynamic scientific branches and one of the most innovative economic sectors. Biotechnological research allows us to learn from life and to successfully convert the knowledge we gain into products, procedures and services. Biotechnological procedures have been a part of our every day life for a long time. Washing agent enzymes are produced using environmentally friendly biotechnological procedures as are vitamins, food additives or antibiotics.

Biotechnology is an important motor for the economy. It is therefore a central field of innovation in the High-Tech Strategy for Germany. With the supporting programme “Biotechnology – seize and design chances“ we want to further strengthen and build on the international leading position of German science and economy in biotechnology.

What is crucial for the competitive ability of our country in biotechnology is open dialogue with citizens and promotion of interest, talent and dedication of junior scientists. The initiative ”BIOTechnikum. Investigate life - design the future“ by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research makes biotechnology an experience. I invite you to discover biotechnology, ask questions and discuss the future chances of biotechnology with experts.

Dr. Annette Schavan, MdB Federal Ministry for Education and Research