DOCSLIB.ORG

Markets Germany 2/18

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Markets Germany 2/18 GERMANY 2/18 THE CLUSTER REPUBLIC Germany’s strong economy is built on its network of “clusters” – groups of firms and research institutions with a common focus that use their regional proximity to support each other and to innovate. This striking pavilion in the court- yard of the University of Stuttgart was made from carbon fiber- reinforced composites by SGL Group, part of the MAI Carbon Cluster. Automotive: Entertainment: Technology: The electric vehicle (EV) Gaming in Germany is Platform development industry gets ready for experiencing a period of for the Internet of Things mass market penetration exponential growth reaches the next level page 20 page 16 page 19 FOCUS Welcome to the Cluster Republic From Bavaria’s medtech hub to Munich’s auto engineering hub, to Silicon Saxony, Germany has a cluster-based ecosystem Photo: Illing & Vossbeck Fotografie Illing & Vossbeck Photo: page 4 »This issue introduces Germany’s leading clus- ters; foreign entrepre- neurs share their experi- ences and offer tips.« ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY Dear Reader, Smart Thinking Are you looking to develop – or redevelop – your products, work closely with top scientists, join Leipzig and Dresden’s new digital hub, a network of highly innovative companies, or with a focus on smart infrastructure and smart systems, is coming of age perhaps even find the ideal partner or buyer? All page 14 this is possible in one of Germany’s top clusters. In this issue’s “Focus” story, Markets Germany introduces Germany’s leading clusters, while foreign entrepreneurs share their experiences AUTOMOTIVE and give tips on how to benefit from the “Cluster Republic.” Game On You can’t hope to earn money just by playing With multiple niches and a growing in Germany’s gaming industry, where competi- “middle- youth” user base, the virtual tion is extremely fierce. But with games sales of gaming industry is offering real returns €2.13 billion, Germany is Europe’s largest mar- page 16 ket. That alone would be reason enough to be present in the industry there, but there are also highly trained game developers, outstanding in- frastructure and moderate overall costs making MORE ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE: an investment worth looking at more closely. In Brief: mini satellites, sharing sunshine, e-shuttles, Vive La e-Volution! Finally, with big plans, massive investments and urban farming and Dr. Smartphone ......... page 12 a market worth billions, e-mobility in Germany From energy charging stations to battery is gaining momentum. Markets Germany looks CEBIT 2018: Europe’s major IT fair has reinvented life improvements, the e-mobility at how international investors can best benefit itself to be more relevant than ever ...... page 18 industry is ramping up for 2020 from the “Auto-transition.” Machines in Flow: has there ever been a more page 20 exciting time to invest in IoT? ............... page 19 Free GTAI Publications: information Dr. Robert Hermann, CEO INVESTORS for your success .................................. page 22 Email: [email protected] Hello to Hydrogen: the HYPOS cluster shows the benefits of H2 as a clean energy carrier ... page 23 Collaboration Northern Highlights: how Finland, Latvia, Estonia on Campus and Lithuania can invest in Germany ..... page 26 How the Technical University of Munich Germany’s Image in the U.S.: by Omar Oweiss, cooperates with the corporate sector GTAI’s man in Washington, D.C. ............. page 27 page 24 Photo: Gordon Welters/laif Gordon Photo: Matan Beery, CEO of Akvola Technologies While working on a research project for his water cycle – the answer is either desalina- Based in Berlin, Akvola now serves the oil PhD in chemical engineering at the Techni- tion or reuse.” The question of how to reuse and gas, metalworking and refinery markets cal University (TU) of Berlin, Matan Beery wastewater in an energy-efficient way is one in central Europe and boasts clients such as hit upon an idea that he thought had great of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. ThyssenKrupp, Siemens, Daimler and BP. commercial potential. “We were looking Making use of the TU’s business inno- The next territories to break into will be Chi- into techniques for seawater pre-treatment vation center, Beery and his MA assistant na and India, where they are “20 years be- because desalination is so expensive,” he were able to pull together a business plan, hind” in wastewater management. Beery’s recalls. “We developed a low energy tech- which helped them secure pre-seed govern- passion for discovery, which began as a nology for cleaning seawater.” Coming from ment funding to develop a pilot using wa- child playing in his grandmother’s chemis- Israel (Haifa), where water engineering is ter from the River Spree. “The technology, try lab, and his undergraduate preoccupa- key to the country’s survival, Beery is “sen- which is based on a ceramic membrane, is tion with finding environmental solutions, sitive to the topic of wastewater and conser- chemically and thermally robust, so we be- have brought him a long way. vation.” He goes on: “Freshwater resources gan to focus on industrial wastewater”. The are draining out. The planet has a closed AkvoFloat™ was born. www.akvola.com 4 MARKETS GERMANY | Focus Photo: ©ICD/ITKE Universität Stuttgart Universität ©ICD/ITKE Photo: Welcome to the Cluster Republic Clusters are groups of firms and research institutions with a common focus that use their proximity to provide mutual support and work towards shared aims. These high-tech hubs are ideal entry points for foreign companies that want to innovate. MARKETS GERMANY | Focus 5 Fabrication of a pavilion made from carbon fiber-reinforced composites is underway, using fiber-winding robotic arms and an autonomous drone “weaver.” For this commission for the University of Stuttgart’s Institute for Computer-Based Design, SGL Group was tasked with delivering 104 kms of SIGRAFIL® 50k carbon fiber. The design technology was modeled on the larvae of the apple leaf moth, which spins its cocoon on apple tree leaves using long threads. t all began with beer and pretzels. Jim »The Medical for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnol- Walls, CEO of OrthoMedex, a young ogy, a renowned German research hub, who I U.S.-based orthopedic implant compa- Valley cluster is was traveling with a delegation of the Medical ny, had traveled to Cambridge, Massachu- not only profes- Valley medtech cluster from southern Germa- setts, to attend a gala evening for a delegation ny. “I left the discussion thinking Ms. Walles of German scientists and entrepreneurs who sionally equipped, seemed very interested in what OrthoMedex were visiting the area’s Life Science Cluster it also has an en- was attempting to accomplish; or was that in an effort to encourage high-tech U.S./Ger- simply my entrepreneurial exuberance?” man collaboration. trepreneurial vibe “The evening proved well worth my trav- to it that I enjoy Bavaria's innovative medtech hub el,” says Walls, who was looking for partners Eighteen months later, Jim Walls is himself and a suitable location for his company to when on site.« a member of the Medical Valley cluster. Or- develop a new bioactive glass for orthopedic thoMedex’s German subsidiary will begin Jim Walls, applications. Over beer and pretzels, he met work on a research project with the Fraun- CEO of U.S.-based medtech Heike Walles from the Fraunhofer Institute startup Orthomedex LLC hofer Institute for Silicate Research in spring 6 MARKETS GERMANY | Focus FACTS & FIGURES 2018 with other medtech companies from the ambiance”, says Walls. “A small, manageable cluster and researchers from Yale University academic community with lots of young peo- Medical School. “At the same time, we use ple doing exciting things.” the facility and location within the Medical Valley cluster for launching new implants in Investment opportunities in clusters Germany and the EU,” explains Walls. “The Throughout Germany there are numerous cluster is not only professionally equipped, regional networks that bring together large it also has an entrepreneurial vibe to it that 58% companies, SMEs and startups, which then I enjoy when on-site.” The cluster, which is of companies in German pool resources with local research institutes situated in northern Bavaria, has world-class clusters say that their economic and universities toward a common goal: to academic and research institutions nearby, situation is better than the develop innovative products and services sector average. lots of early-stage medtech startups as well as for the global market. “The diverse research established medium-sized companies. The and development infrastructure these in- global headquarters of Siemens’ healthcare novation ecosystems offer in Germany is business is just down the street. “To me, the unique,” says Gabriel Flemming, Senior cluster possesses a small-town Boston-like Source: Clustermonitor Germany Manager in the Chemicals and Healthcare Thomas Mader, Head of Automation and Controls at GEA Group »We couldn’t have done it by ourselves.« Thomas Mader, Head of Automation and Controls at GEA How does the technology work? Group, talks about the leading-edge cluster “It’s OWL”, which The system collects data about the condition of the separator is revolutionizing food production processes using intelligent through sensors. If the system detects certain abnormal patterns, technology. Since 1893, German technology supplier GEA has it intervenes without the assistance of an engineer. The AI-based been building food processing machines for the food industry, system also ensures process security in future. The intelligent sep- and now serves several industries including pharmaceutical, arator is currently a first-of-its-kind prototype. We believe there is chemical and marine. Three years ago the company’s engi- huge market potential. neers joined forces with its cluster partner Fraunhofer IEM to develop a system based on machine learning. How did you collaborate with cluster partner Fraunhofer IEM? We shared both the coordination of the project and the imple- Mr.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Cooperation of Tomsk Polytechnic University with European Universities of Technology
    Education 2012, 2(5): 188-194 DOI: 10.5923/j.edu.20120205.12 Cooperation of Tomsk Polytechnic University with European Universities of Technology Alexander I. Chuchalin National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, 30, Lenin Av., 634050, Russian Federation Abstract The paper represents a case-study describing 20 year experience of Tomsk Polytechnic University, one of the leading Russian engineering schools, in developing international cooperation with leading European universities of technology. The concept, strategy and priorities of the University international cooperation are discussed. The results of cooperation in three main areas (joint research projects, joint (double/dual) degree programs and students’ academic mobility) are given in the paper. The international cooperation is considered to be an instrument for improvement of quality of research and education at the University. Keywords International Cooperation, Joint Research Projects, Joint Degree Programs, Students’ Academic Mobility, Quality of Research And Education Within the framework of DP-2005 a number of target 1. Introduction programs aimed at students and faculty foreign language training, expansion of international cooperation with leading Globalization of the world economy fosters European universities and research centers, recruiting of internationalization in different spheres of human activity, international students, etc., have been successfully including research and higher education. More and more implemented. At present TPU has a status of a National
    [Show full text]
  • Industry Clusters in Eastern Germany
    INVEST. INNOVATE. INTERNATIONALIZE. Industry Clusters in Eastern Germany www.gtai.com Foreword 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of German re- unification. On October 3, 1990, the German Dem- ocratic Republic (“East Germany”) ceased to exist, becoming part of the Federal Republic of Germany in accordance with constitution article 23 of the West German constitution. Together with the city- state of Berlin, the five re-established federal states – Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia – joined the Federal Republic. Rebuilding the “East” has been one of, if not the most important, political tasks of the Federal Re- public of Germany since the start of the 1990s. Never before has there been a reconstruction and investment project of its size and scale. In the 25 years since reunification, Eastern Germany has es- tablished itself as a globally competitive industry and technology location. Innovative industry clus- ters and networks have been central to this recov- ery and reinvention. Reindustrialization has been and remains the motor driving economic growth in the region. Photos: Cover/shutterstock/MOLPIX, Büro Gleicke/Sandra Ludewig Today, Eastern Germany has the highest manufac- The “three i’s“ of “investment,” “innovation,” and turing gross value added share of the G7 countries “internationalization” have been and will contin- after Japan (and Germany’s other federal states). ue to be instrumental to Eastern Germany’s regen- By building on the traditionally strong industrial eration. We will continue to invest, innovate, and heritage of the region, Eastern Germany has be- internationalize so that the region remains a place come an international force in the technology where tomorrow’s ideas take hold and new busi- fields of the future.
    [Show full text]
  • Clusters in Europe
    Clusters and Cluster Policy in Europe Professor Örjan Sölvell 1.EU and Clusters 2.Science – Innovation – Clusters 3.The European Cluster Observatory 2 http://europa.eu/index_en.htm 3 http://europa.eu/index_en.htm 4 EU and Clusters EU The EU Role: Nations 1.Inspire 2.Fact-based Policy 3.Cluster networking 4.Cluster manager training 5.Policy learning Regions Local Communities 5 EU and Clusters Competitiveness Innovation Clusters Critical Parts of the Lisbon Strategy: •Industry & Enterprise •Research (ERA, 3% of GDP 2010, FP 7) •Innovation •Intellectual Property (EU Patent) •Regional •Competition (Internal market) •Public-private cooperation •Science (European Technology Platforms) •Supporting SMEs 6 EU and Clusters – a Background First meeting by DG Enterprise in Luxembourg in 2003 – Focus on clusters Several studies around the time of accession of EU-10 countries: Phase I = map clusters of Eastern Europe Database part of Europe INNOVA/PRO INNO/Cluster Alliance: Phase II = European Cluster Observatory Need for better informed policies – number of cluster programs and cluster initiatives growing rapidly - European Cluster Memorandum 4x5 Principles New call in 2008 under CIP: Phase III 7 • Europe is not narrowing the innovation gap to the U.S. • Innovation takes place in clusters. • Europe can build world-class clusters through a) pushing the internal market, b) strengthening the general environment for research and innovation c) strengthen cluster programs and initiatives d) and forming European-wide programs for transnational cluster interaction. • Many EU initiatives have been launched: DG Enterprise, DG Science, DG Regio, and the Committee of the Regions. The Competitiveness Council has identified clusters as one of nine priority actions.
    [Show full text]
  • Preliminary Case Report on the SARS-Cov-2 Cluster in the UK, France, and Spain
    Preprints (www.preprints.org) | NOT PEER-REVIEWED | Posted: 27 February 2020 doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0399.v1 Peer-reviewed version available at Swiss Medical Weekly 2020, 150; doi:10.4414/smw.2020.20212 Preliminary Case Report on the SARS-CoV-2 Cluster in the UK, France, and Spain Emma B Hodcrofta,b,1 aBiozentrum, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; bSwiss Institute of Bioinformatics, Basel, Switzerland This manuscript was compiled on February 27, 2020 Almost half of the confirmed COVID-19 cases detected so far in the pany Webasto from 19-22 January (7, 14, 15) (English lan- United Kingdom are part of a large cluster of 13 British nationals guage translation of the excellent Suddeutsche Zeitung graphic who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the UK, Spain, and France. provided by (17).) The apparent asymptomatic or mildly- Transmissions among this cluster occurred at a ski resort in France, symptomatic transmission from the primary case to at least and originated from a single infected traveller returning from a con- four German individuals in a business setting drew new atten- ference in Singapore where he acquired the virus. At least 21 indi- tion to the transmissibility of the virus (7). From Janurary viduals were exposed to the virus, tested, and quarantined, with 13 28th to February 6th, a further eight people tested positive of those testing positive between the period of 6th Feb and 15th Feb. for SARS-CoV-2, all stemming from these initial infections Here, all publicly available information about the primarily UK/France (14, 15). cluster is consolidated, providing a complete and accessible sum- In Singapore, a large conference at the end of January mary of the cases and their connections.
    [Show full text]
  • Cluster Analysis & Cluster-Based Policy In
    Report by the Focus Group on: Industrial clusters 1 CLUSTER ANALYSIS & CLUSTER-BASED POLICY IN OECD-COUNTRIES VARIOUS APPROACHES, EARLY RESULTS & POLICY IMPLICATIONS Draft synthesis report on phase 1 1 OECD-Focus Group on industrial clusters Editors: Theo J.A. Roelandt & Pim den Hertog Note prepared for the OECD-Secretariat and the OECD TIP-group Presented at the 2nd OECD-workshop on cluster analysis and cluster-based policy Vienna, May 4th & 5th The Hague/Utrecht, May 1998 1 This draft was prepared by Theo Roelandt and Pim den Hertog using the contributions of the focus group members. A full list of the participants of the focus group and the papers prepared for the focus group meetings has published in the Annex of this report. Any comments are welcome. 2 CONTENT Summary and conclusions 1. Introduction: background, common starting points and research questions 1.1 Background 1.2 Common starting points 1.3 Research questions 2. Analysing cluster-based innovation systems 2.1 Clusters and the changing nature of market-based innovation systems 2.2 Cluster studies and methodologies in OECD countries - Methodological issues: the scope of cluster analysis - Drawbacks and advantages of cluster analysis 2.3 Some countries´ experiences and results - Denmark - Finland - Sweden - Belgium (Flanders) - United Stated of America - United Kingdom - The Netherlands - Canada (PM) - Other countries (Mexico, Spain, Italy) (PM) 3. Cluster-based policy in OECD-countries 3.1 The changing nature of cluster-based industrial policy making: assessing cluster-based policy principles. - Policy responses to systemic imperfections - Pitfalls in cluster-based policy making - Rationales and government roles 3.2 Clusters as a market-led development strategy.
    [Show full text]
  • Download Article
    2nd International Conference on Social Science and Higher Education (ICSSHE 2016) Product Innovation Efficiency of Russian Electronic Industry: DEA Approach and Cluster Analysis Vladislav Spitsin Aleksandr Mikhalchuk Department of Management Department of Higher Mathematics Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk, Russia Tomsk, Russia [email protected] Lubov Spitsina Nataliya Shabaldina Department of Economics Tomsk State University Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk, Russia Tomsk, Russia [email protected] Michael Shinkeev Darya Novoseltseva Department of Higher Mathematics Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk, Russia Tomsk, Russia [email protected] Abstract—This paper investigates product innovations national or regional innovation systems [2]. efficiency in innovative subsection DL «Manufacture of electrical and optical equipment» at the level of Russian regions on the • DEA approach. Focused primarily on the assessment basis of the DEA approach. Leading regions on product of the efficiency of the innovation system as the ratio innovations efficiency were identified by absolute and relative of outputs and inputs (results and expenses) [3, 4]. indicators. We found that only a few regions in Russia are • The modeling or econometric approach. This characterized by intensive innovation processes. Most regions lag far behind the leaders on indicators of intensity of innovation approach is used to analyze the factors affecting the processes and innovation efficiency. We proposed and tested performance of the innovation system. The cluster analysis method to rank the objects (regions) on their researchers apply theoretical analysis, mathematical DEA coordinates and to assess the statistical significance of modeling and econometric tests to assess the impact of differences between objects. individual factors [5]. Initially, the researchers focused on the level of national Keywords—innovation efficiency, product innovation, innovation systems.
    [Show full text]
  • Competitiveness Analysis of the Netherlands and the Dutch Dairy Cluster
    Competitiveness Analysis of The Netherlands and the Dutch Dairy Cluster Microeconomics of Competitiveness Spring 2011 Audrey Philippot | Francisco Aguilar | Linda Zou | Niyati Gupta | Zhen Liu EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Netherlands is one of the richest and most productive countries in the world, with a long history of global trade and a global export leader in numerous clusters. However, growth has slowed down relative to new OECD members in recent years and the country faces several challenges: an aging population, social tensions, an export concentration in slowing mature markets, and relatively low public and private investment in research and development. While the Netherlands has maintained very good macroeconomic conditions, it must focus on a few key areas to return to rapid growth in productivity. The nation must improve its capacity for innovation by boosting research and development spending and encouraging greater private sector investments. It must also diversify its export products and markets to include fast growing frontier markets with similar demand conditions that are less cyclically correlated to its current Western European markets. Finally, it must address social tensions related to immigration and increase immigrant employment and productivity as part of its strategy for addressing its long‐run demographic challenges. The processed foods sector has the largest export share of any sector in the Netherlands economy. Within this sector, the dairy cluster dominates and is one of the most productive and export‐oriented in the world. The high level of productivity in the sector is driven by sophisticated domestic and neighborhood demand and competition, technological innovation, high regulatory standards, and a skilled workforce.
    [Show full text]
  • NATIONAL HYDROGEN CLUSTER Hydrogen Economy Is Strongly on the EU's Agenda
    NATIONAL HYDROGEN CLUSTER Hydrogen Economy is strongly on the EU's agenda • EU EU strategy on energy system integration EU Hydrogen Strategy A manifesto on Hydrogen collaboration EU industry strategy and the Fit for 55 package Green Recovery Package • Finland New climate and energy strategy Industrial strategy Allocation of Recovery Fund money to hydrogen sector! 2 EU Hydrogen Targets Up to 10 million €32bn 70 – 100 10x tonnes in investments MtCO /a proposed; 2 current role in the Hydrogen current GHG energy system by demand in EU by €430bn emissions from 2050 2030 needed European hydrogen use Currently, hydrogen Hydrogen needs to Six European gvts Even substituting accounts less than become an intrinsic aim to invest heavily current hydrogen use 2 % of EU energy part of the in the 2020s, but by low-carbon mix. Commission integrated energy advocacy Hydrogen alternatives would considers growing system, with the Europe envisions that reduce GHG this by seven to production of up to 10x more is needed emissions by up to ten-fold by 2050 10 million tonnes of to ”kickstart the ~2x Finland’s current renewable hydrogen in hydrogen economy” emissions the EU by 2030 in the EU 3 Source: European Commission, IEA, McKinsey, Hydrogen Europe Collaboration is the way to Hydrogen Economy • Hydrogen is included in the EU's strategic investment agenda and pan-European collaboration including IPCEI* projects is being prepared • Innovation Fund • European Clean Hydrogen Alliance Roundtables Scope of work – Production of Hydrogen – Hydrogen Transmission
    [Show full text]
  • GII Cluster Rankings
    SPECIAL SECTION: CLUSTER RANKINGS THE TOP 100 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CLUSTERS Kyle Bergquist and Carsten Fink, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Measuring innovation performance across the world needs to go Readers interested in a more detailed description of the cluster beyond national economies as the unit of analysis. For several identification and performance measurement methodology are years, the Global Innovation Index has provided a perspective referred to last year’s Special Section.2 on the spatial distribution of innovative activity. In particular, it has identified the world’s most vibrant clusters of science and technology (S&T) activity and has ranked the top 100. This year’s top 100 list The approach towards identifying the most vibrant S&T clusters is “bottom up”, meaning it ignores any existing administrative Table S-1.1 presents this year’s top 100 S&T clusters. As or political borders and instead pinpoints geographical areas in previous years, Tokyo-Yokohama comes out as the top- showing a high density of inventors and scientific authors. While performing cluster. Its lead mainly reflects the cluster’s strong mostly associated with large urban agglomerations, the resulting patenting performance. Its overall total score—reflecting S&T clusters often encompass several municipal districts, sub- combined patenting and scientific publication performance—is federal states, and sometimes even two or more countries. still considerably higher than that of 2nd-ranked Shenzhen- The microdata underlying this measurement approach, in turn, Hong Kong-Guangzhou. However, Tokyo-Yokohama’s lead has enables a rich characterization of S&T clusters. narrowed. This mainly reflects that the inclusion of the 2018 data led to a merger of the previously distinct Shenzhen-Hong The compilation of this year’s top 100 list relies on the same Kong and Guangzhou clusters.3 This enlarged cluster has, in methodology as the one used last year.
    [Show full text]
  • Cluster Policy in Northern Ireland
    Cluster Policy in Northern Ireland Best practice and findings from consultation across three sectors December 2019 Gareth Hetherington, Eoin Magennis & Katie Victor Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................... 3 1 Introduction .................................................................................... 12 2 Literature review.............................................................................. 13 2.1 Conceptual issues: Defining and identifying clusters .......................... 13 2.2 Cluster policies: Why the interest? .................................................. 14 2.3 Cluster policies: Common themes & illustrative case studies ............... 15 2.3.1 Necessary conditions for clusters ...................................................... 16 2.3.2 Best practice in the policy approach .................................................. 18 2.3.3 Government funding and cluster management organisations ................ 23 2.3.4 Individual cluster strategy and success .............................................. 25 2.3.5 Evaluations of cluster policy ............................................................. 26 2.4 Cluster policies: The landscape in NI ............................................... 28 2.4.1 The NI business landscape ............................................................... 28 2.4.2 The NI policy landscape ................................................................... 29 2.4.3 NI cluster policy ............................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Aerospace Cluster in the Toulouse Region (Pdf)
    MAY 10, 2013 Microeconomics of Competitiveness Professor Michael E. Porter; Professor Hirotaka Takeuchi J Y O T B A W A IKER CILLERO ETXEBES T E MICHAEL KONIALIAN JONATHAN NAHA RRO MARTIN H U G O R U I Z - TABOADA Aerospace Cluster in the Toulouse Region Microeconomics of Competitiveness Aerospace Cluster in the Toulouse Region Table of Contents Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 1 France Country Profile ................................................................................................... 3 Competitiveness Overview .............................................................................................................. 3 Country Diamond ................................................................................................................................ 5 Factor Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Context for Strategy and Rivalry ............................................................................................................. 6 Related and Supporting Industries ......................................................................................................... 9 Demand Conditions ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Aerospace Cluster in the Toulouse Region.............................................................
    [Show full text]
  • National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
    NATIONAL RESEARCH TOMSK POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY P. Chubik Rector 2019 TPU Historical Background ▪ TPU was founded as Tomsk Technological Institute on April 29 (May 11, new style) 1896 by the Decree of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II ▪ TPU was opened on December 6 (18), 1900 as Tomsk Technological Institute of Emperor Nicholas II ▪ Lectures started on October 9 (21), 1900 ▪ TPU served as the basis for more than three dozens of universities, academic and regional research institutes established in Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Omsk, Kemerovo, Irkutsk, Barnaul, Novokuznetsk, Tomsk and other cities of the country 2 TPU Achievements ▪ 1940 – order of the Red Banner of Labor ▪ 1953 – commissioning of a television broadcast center, the first behind the Urals (fifth in the country) ▪ 1965 – start-up of synchrotron SIRIUS being the largest in the country (1.5 GeV) ▪ 1967 – launch of a research nuclear reactor, the second in the USSR and the only one behind the Urals ▪ 1971 – order of the October Revolution 3 TPU Achievements ▪ 1997 – inclusion of TPU into the List of the Most Valuable Objects of Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of the Russian Federation under the Decree of the RF President ▪ 2009 – awarded category «National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University» ▪ 2013 – winner of the competition on Competitiveness Enhancement of the Leading Russian Universities among Global Leading Research and Education Centers ▪ 2005, 2016 – winner of the RF Government Award in the Field of Quality 4 Among 180 000 graduates: N.V. Nikitin М.А. Usov (1907–1973) (1883–1939) Designer and constructor of Ostankino Academician of the USSR AS. TV tower, high-rise buildings of MSU Graduated in 1908.
    [Show full text]