Germany's energy transition comes of age as new legislation invigorates the renewables sector and lays the groundwork for a whole new industry. Welcome to the age of smart grid.

Digital entrepreneurs from all over the world are flocking to German cities like Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, attracted by the availability of talent, affordability and the ever-expanding start-up ecosystem.

Germany is a vital test market for foreign medical technology companies. Turnover potential is high and exports are strong. There are numerous new investment opportunities, from prosthetics and software to smart labs.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a multibillion euro market on the move and a hotbed of innovative technologies and new business models.

Germany’s strong economy is built on its network of “clusters” – groups of firms and research institutions with a common focus that use their regional proximity to support each other and to innovate.

From healthcare to production, logistics to sales and marketing, there are few sectors that will not be transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). We survey Germany’s thriving and upcoming AI clusters.

Blockchain – the controversial encryption technology behind bitcoin – comes of age as investors, company executives, and even politicians embrace its potential to transform global industry.

Driven by digitalization, the market for corporate services in Germany is growing. Big companies and SMEs are increasingly opting for local German contact centers.

German healthcare facilities are at the forefront of digital transformation. Day-to-day operations will be revolutionized by high-tech innovations.

Germany is a world leader in Leichtbau, or lightweight construction. And that is generating opportunities and innovation in engineering, materials technology, design and services.