acatech

acatech, the German Academy of Engineering Sciences, is a national academy that has functioned as a convention for engineering sciences since its founding in 2002 and as a full-fledged academy since 2008. It represents the interests of German engineering sciences independently, self-determined, and oriented towards the common good, both nationally and internationally.

The main mission of acatech is to advise politics and society on future issues related to engineering sciences and technology policy. The academy strives to provide science-based, independent, and politically neutral recommendations to promote sustainable growth and prosperity in Germany. acatech sees itself as an institution that acts neutrally, factually, and in the interest of the common good[2][4].

acatech focuses on several central areas:

• Consulting and Recommendations: The academy produces and publishes studies, recommendations, and issue papers on technology-related issues to inform and support political and societal debates.
• Knowledge Transfer: acatech promotes the exchange between science and industry through joint project groups and working circles where experts from various disciplines collaborate.
• Talent Development: The academy supports the development of new talents in the engineering sciences.
• Events and Dialogue: acatech organizes symposia, forums, panel discussions, and workshops to promote dialogue about technological advancements and their societal impacts[1][2][4].

acatech is committed to advancing sustainable development and innovation in Germany. This includes:

• Innovation Promotion: The academy works to ensure that ideas lead to innovations that contribute to prosperity, welfare, and quality of life.
• Technology Assessment: acatech assesses the potentials, opportunities, and risks of new technological developments to support future-proof decisions.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: The academy integrates experts from engineering and natural sciences, medicine, as well as the humanities and social sciences to develop comprehensive solutions[1][4].

acatech is structured through three central bodies:

• General Assembly: The members' assembly decides on the goals and working methods of the academy.
• Executive Board: The presidency, currently led by Jan Wörner and Thomas Weber, manages the academy and represents it externally.
• Senate: The senate, consisting of CEOs, presidents of scientific organizations, and political representatives, advises the academy on strategic issues[1][2].

acatech is a member of the European Council of Applied Sciences, Technologies and Engineering (Euro-CASE) and the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS), highlighting its international significance and networking[1][4].

The academy is funded through institutional support from the federal and state governments, project-related third-party funding, and private donations. acatech is under the patronage of the Federal President, which underscores the state's special interest in the work of the academy[2][4].

acatech plays a central role in promoting innovation and sustainable growth in Germany by fostering science-based consulting and the exchange between science, industry, and society.

• 1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acatech
• 2 - https://www.acatech.de/akademie/
• 3 - https://www.bayern-international.de/firmendatenbank/acatech-deutsche-akademie-der-technikwissenschaften-ev-33022
• 4 - https://www.acatech.de/akademie/leitbild/
• 5 - https://www.acatech.de/akademie/geschichte/