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Research environment


Research and development in the fields of optics, photonics, microelectronics and quantum technology is carried out at 34 universities and research institutions. They make the region a center of optical technologies in Germany and provide the know-how and key technologies for digitization.

Advantages of Berlin as a university and research location

  • The highest concentration of research institutions and activities in Germany
  • High investment in research and development
  • Close cooperation between business and science
  • Targeted support for start-ups

Educational institutions in the region

Research institutions in the region

Berlins's photonics cluster

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Gerrit Rössler

Gerrit Rössler

Head of Unit
Photonics
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology

gerrit.roessler@berlin-partner.de
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