Kadans Science Partner in Germany
Discover our Science Clusters in Germany
We connect people around Europe
As a partner in science, we focus on bringing people together to overcome global challenges
Therefore, we invest, develop and operate specialised assets to complement science clusters across Europe. These are not just standard workspaces.
Life Sciences & Health
Germany’s life sciences and health industry is Europe’s top healthcare market, valued at €417 billion in 2020, with 7.6 million employees and 4.5% annual growth. Its strong ecosystem spans pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medtech, and digital health.
With €7.8 billion invested annually in pharmaceutical R&D and €3 billion in biotech funding, Germany leads Europe in life sciences innovation. The country’s 99% SME-driven medtech sector, 30 clusters like the European Medical Valley, and top EPO biotech patent applications reflect its rich research environment. Highly skilled talent and robust academic-industry collaborations drive breakthroughs.
Germany’s life sciences market attracts substantial capital, including €40 billion spent on medical devices in 2020. Its strategic location ensures easy EU market access, making it the ideal base for global expansion.
Agri & Food
Germany offers an inspiring environment for innovation in Agri & Food, uniting research in food biosciences, food biotechnologies, food process technology, and the sustainable use of natural resources. As Germany drives forward breakthroughs in future food systems — from next-generation fermentation and novel protein engineering to climate-neutral agriculture — the country provides fertile ground for research, pilot development, and commercialisation.
What truly sets it apart is the diversity of its innovation community. Researchers, engineers, designers, food technologists, and creative thinkers work side by side, blending scientific expertise with design-driven experimentation. With strong links to TU Berlin, the German clusters foster a unique ecosystem where food science meets creativity, and where sustainable agriculture and food-tech ideas evolve into market-ready solutions.
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Chemistry & Energy
Germany’s chemical and energy industries are transforming to address energy dependency, economic challenges and sustainability goals. As Europe’s largest chemical market and a global leader in renewable energy development, Germany provides unparalleled opportunities for companies driving the energy transition and sustainable production.
The country’s world-class R&D infrastructure supports breakthroughs in green chemistry, energy-efficient technologies, and advanced materials. Collaborations between leading universities, research institutions, and industry giants ensure access to cutting-edge innovation and skilled talent, fostering solutions that meet global sustainability goals.
Germany offers robust infrastructure, proximity to key European markets, and a thriving ecosystem of multinational corporations and SMEs. Its leadership in renewable energy investment and sustainable industrial practices makes it the ideal location for businesses aiming to shape the future of energy and chemistry.
High Tech Systems & Materials
Germany’s High Tech Systems & Materials sector is shaping the future of innovation. From Artificial Intelligence (AI), aerospace engineering, and nanotechnology to quantum technologies, advanced materials, cryogenic systems, and photonics, this field fuels breakthroughs that ripple into energy, life sciences, healthcare, construction, and beyond. Researchers and entrepreneurs across the country are developing technologies that not only push scientific boundaries but also strengthen Europe’s competitiveness on the global stage.
Its uniqueness lies in the rich mix of its community: researchers, designers, engineers, students, start-ups, scale-ups, and global companies working side by side. Fuelled by a shared culture of experimentation, the campus thrives on knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Emerging talent continuously renews the ecosystem, giving rise to everything from deep-tech spin-offs to art–tech ventures. Here, difference is not a barrier—it’s a catalyst for new ideas.
Clusters
Discover our science clusters in Germany
Germany’s science clusters unite leading research institutions and innovative companies, driving advancements in different sectors.
Introduction to proximity
Research
Germany is home to some of the world’s leading universities and companies in many innovative fields. Institutions like the RWTH Aachen University, the Freie Universität Berlin, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology conduct pioneering research and are driven by a high level of collaboration with industry.
Talent
Known for its strong culture of innovation and focus on technical skills and vocational training, Germany has a workforce that is highly educated in STEM fields and gained practical training during their education. This creates an interesting pool of talent for companies to pick their employees from.
Capital
Germany offers several funding opportunities to support companies engaged in R&D in knowledge-intensive fields. Nationwide programmes and other venture capitalists aim to support company’s efforts in innovation, research and development, and entrepreneurship. This makes Germany an attractive country for start-ups in fields like Life Sciences & Health or Chemistry & Energy.
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