Markus Weisskopf

The number of spin-offs is an indicator of the tech transfer activity of universities and research institutions

The research minister is calling for a review of university collaborations with China. Science organisations point to a lack of regulations and warn over potential red lines

The debate in Germany about increasing military research funding is becoming more concrete. A commission of research experts, as well as ministers Bettina Stark-Watzinger and Robert Habeck, have called for stronger support for defense innovation