Technology Roadmap for Lead Market Chemistry and Bioeconomy Saxony-Anhalt

The RIS Saxony-Anhalt has defined the sector chemistry and bioeconomy as important innovation priority. 5 main sub themes have been identified – new polymers, bioeconomy, regenerative hydrogen, coal chemistry – CO2 economy, specialty and fine chemicals. In order to support the development of concrete innovation projects a technology roadmap has been implemented for this lead market. In an intensive consultation process with companies and research entities the following topics have been analysed: strategic framework, operational implementation, innovation priorities, lighthouse projects and networks. For each sub theme milestones and a time plan has been developed. A first estimations of investment costs is also included. The roadmap was implemented by an external research institute, which has organised several larger meetings and bilateral interviews with companies and research entities. More than 100 stakeholders have been involved in this process. A questionnaire was developed and completed to identify the needs of the innovation actors. The final technology roadmap contained several innovation project proposal for each sub theme with a description of partnership, thematic focus and financial estimations. These results have been discussed and adopted in the Lead Market Working Group und coordination of the Ministry of Economy. Based on the roadmap the companies and research entities have developed concrete project applications to be funded by ERDF.