Science organisations propose tool to streamline policy

“Innovation cabinet” could close knowledge gaps and support public-private projects in Germany, supporters say

Leading German science and business organisations have called on the federal and state governments to strengthen the country’s science base by creating an “innovation cabinet”.  

The cabinet, according to the proposal, should be led by the Chancellor’s office and would streamline German research policy on overarching issues, including sustainability, digitalisation and health. It should bring together businesses in the country with the best publicly funded research organisations, said the Research Network, an association of 24 organisations from science and industry.