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Innovation and Digitalisation

Committee for Information and Communication Technology

The DIHK ICT Committee brings together expertise from the digital economy and addresses key issues such as fibre optics and mobile network expansion, IT security, data economy, and digital administration.

Sebastian Bolay Juni
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Reaction Innovation and Digitalisation

Hightech Agenda Germany: Mixed Results from the Perspective of Businesses

Sebastian Bolay, DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, Industry, on the measures initiated a year ago

Date of publication 30.07.2026
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In Focus Innovation and Digitalisation

One Year of Germany's Hightech Agenda: Many Promises, Plenty of Gaps

Germany’s Hightech Agenda 2025 aims to advance six future technologies and boost the country’s innovation momentum in the long term. A year later, businesses see room for improvement: many proposals are too vague and not sufficiently SME-oriented.

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In Focus Innovation and Digitalisation

Digital Sovereignty: Remaining Capable Without Isolation

In key digital areas, most businesses in this country are highly dependent on providers from non-EU countries. Europe should strengthen its ability to act in these fields by creating the right framework conditions for innovation, scaling, and investment.

Sebastian Bolay Juni
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Reaction Innovation and Digitalisation

Application Freeze Causes Concern Among Enterprises

DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, Industry Sebastian Bolay on the freeze on applications for the Central SME Innovation Programme (ZIM)

Date of publication 08.07.2026
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Position Paper Innovation and Digitalisation

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for a strategic framework for digital and technological sovereignty

Germany's digital dependencies threaten its economic resilience. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents a comprehensive catalogue of demands.

Date of publication 30.06.2026
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Reaction Innovation and Digitalisation

EFI Annual Report: Urgent need for innovation accelerators

In its 2026 report, the Expert Commission on Research and Innovation (EFI) acknowledges advances in Germany's innovation and research policies but identifies areas with potential for further improvement. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) urges policymakers to address structural...

Date of publication 02.06.2026
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Reaction Innovation and Digitalisation

Businesses Need a Competitive EU Research Programme

DIHK-Außenwirtschaftschef Volker Treier zum 10. Forschungsrahmenprogramm

Date of publication 27.05.2026
Position Statement Innovation and Digitalisation

DIHK on the National Data Center Strategy for 2030

Germany needs high-performance, secure, and energy-efficient data centers to ensure digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness. The DIHK highlights key opportunities, challenges, and necessary framework conditions.

Date of publication 12.03.2026
Position Statement Innovation and Digitalisation

Amendment of the Telecommunications Act: DIHK calls for accelerated fiber-optic and mobile network expansion

The key points proposed by the Federal Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization (BMDS) for the Telecommunications Act Amendment aim to speed up network expansion in Germany. Companies need fast, secure, and digitally accessible infrastructures for their competitiveness.

Date of publication 12.03.2026
Position Statement Innovation and Digitalisation

DIHK on the Administrative Platform Germany-Stack

The 'Germany-Stack' is aimed to make Germany's administration faster, more uniform, and secure. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) welcomes the initiative but calls for clear responsibilities, binding standards, and strong governance to ensure that the stack becomes a genuine...

Date of publication 16.02.2026
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In Focus Innovation and Digitalisation

Unlock the Potential of AI and Bolster Digital Sovereignty

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly a pivotal driver of productivity and competitiveness for businesses. However, legal uncertainties and bureaucratic obstacles continue to pose significant challenges, especially in the context of digital sovereignty.

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Reaction Innovation and Digitalisation

Cabinet Decision on the EU AI Regulation

On February 11th, the Federal Cabinet adopted the draft of a law for the national implementation of the EU AI Regulation (AI-Act). The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) outlines what is now important from the perspective of the economy.

Date of publication 11.02.2026
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Interview Innovation and Digitalisation

"Companies must be visible"

Innovation is essential for many companies to compete against larger rivals. Susanne Szczesny-Oßing, Chairwoman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Committee for Industry and Research, tells us how much a medium-sized company needs to invest in innovation.

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Interview Innovation and Digitalisation

"Who sleeps, will disappear"

Torsten Wunderlich was re-elected as Chairman of the DIHK Committee for Information and Communication Technology in March 2023. Why he believes that businesses cannot avoid digitalization is revealed in our interview.