High-Performance Research for High-Tech Materials: 1. Degussa’s Science-to-Business Center Nanotronics ; 2. Four Percent for the Future

High-performance research for High-tech materials is an article about Degussa AG´s research efforts and strategy. Degussa AG, Germany, has decided to increase investment in research and development significantly—from 3.1 percent of sales revenue in 2004 to 4 percent by 2007. How is the firm going to achieve this goal? The paper is divided into two parts. First Dr. Andreas Gutsch gives newest insight into the Science-to-Business Center Nanotronics. Second an interview with Prof. Dr. Michael Dröscher answers questions about research strategy and project portfolio management.