The technology group's largest research site worldwide
Siemens has opened the first construction phase of its Siemens Technology Center (STC) in Munich. The STC is located in the Garching Research Center, north of the Bavarian capital.
In addition to Siemens, the Technical University (TUM), the Max Planck Society and SAP, among others, already have branches in the center. According to the Siemens press release, around 28,000 people work there. This makes the Garching research campus one of the largest centers for science, research and teaching in Europe.
No one can solve the current challenges alone, explains Peter Körte, Chief Technology and Chief Strategy Officer at Siemens AG, and adds: "We need to work with our customers and partners right from the early stages of development." With the Siemens Technology Center, the Group is in an excellent environment with other international research institutions and companies and is strengthening global cutting-edge research "Made in Germany".
Research and innovation ecosystem
As Siemens emphasizes, the research center stands for openness and for working in a research and innovation ecosystem.
Specifically, according to the press release, the STC will be much more open through joint activities with TUM, such as hackathons and lectures.
In this context, Siemens points out that it conducts research worldwide together with universities and customers, among others. According to the press release, this takes place in a total of 16 Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystems.
In this research and ecosystem, and therefore also with the STC in Garching, Siemens is demonstrating the following: The challenges of our time can be overcome by joining forces and accelerating innovation.
Bundling of central research activities
According to Siemens, the new STC will bundle its central research activities in Germany. Initially, around 450 employees will work on future technologies together with 150 scientists from TUM.
The opening of the second construction phase with more than 630 researchers and patent experts from Siemens Technology is planned for 2027. The STC will then be the largest research location of the twelve central Siemens research locations worldwide.