The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space is a German federal government body that shapes national policy and funding across scientific research, technological development, and space-related activities. It designs and administers programs to advance innovation and strategic capabilities, working with research organizations, universities, and industry to accelerate technology transfer and strengthen Germany’s high-tech ecosystem.
For the chemical and materials sectors, the ministry supports R&D in areas such as advanced materials, catalysis, process engineering, digitalization, circular economy and recycling, and energy transition technologies including hydrogen and batteries. Its instruments include competitive grants, public–private partnerships, pilot and demonstration projects, and coordination with European initiatives. By fostering collaborative projects and scale-up, the ministry helps translate fundamental research into industrial applications, improving sustainability, efficiency, and global competitiveness across the chemical value chain.