The evolution of the biotechnology industry in Germany.
In the past five years, the climate for commercial biotechnology in Germany has improved significantly and has resulted in an increase in the number of biotechnology companies. On examination of the underlying factors of the evolution of the biotechnology industry in Germany, and against the background of the current situation, it is predicted that many German biotech companies will have to change their business models to focus on product development rather than on platform technologies.
Müller
Christian
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Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg, Institute for Technology and Innovation Management, Hamburg, Germany. mueller@bioinnotec.de
D001709:Biotechnology / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D016520:Entrepreneurship / Q000639:trends*; D005858:Germany; D007221:Industry / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D007449:Investments