The research results presented in this book are part of the continuous reporting
on the technological performance of the German economy. The indicators of
technological performance show a high efficiency of the German innovation system
in the short term. With respect to the medium and longer term, however, the
expansion of the R&D-intensive sectors, R&D activities in general and start-ups
do not seem to be strong enough, and the service sector lacks prominent features
in international comparison. While there are potentials, they are not
sufficiently being mobilised. The strength of the German innovation system lies
in advanced technologies. But Germany is also the technological leader in some
areas.