Voices from Germany: Building Skills for the Future of Photonics and Quantum Technologies

As the BSR DeepTech Launch project reaches its final stages, we are proud to share insights and reflections gathered directly from our project partners and stakeholders. These Project Quotes capture the value, impact, and unique experiences shaped throughout the project’s lifecycle.

The quotes highlight how BSR DeepTech Launch has supported the growth of the deep tech ecosystem across the Baltic Sea Region, strengthened collaboration between innovation actors, and provided tailored support to deep tech startups and entrepreneurs.

Each quote offers a personal perspective on the project’s contributions — from fostering cross-border cooperation to enabling innovative startups to scale their technologies and connect with new opportunities.

We invite you to explore these authentic voices, which not only reflect the project’s achievements but also showcase the spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines BSR DeepTech Launch.

Together with the photos, these quotes also form part of our final communication materials, demonstrating the collective efforts and shared successes of all partners involved.

In Germany, the BSR DeepTech Launch project addressed a crucial challenge facing the deep tech sector — the shortage of qualified talent to support cutting-edge industries like photonics and quantum technologies. By combining practical education with hands-on experimentation, the project gave students a rare opportunity to work directly with advanced technologies, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world innovation.

At the same time, our German partners placed a strong focus on increasing interest among deep tech students — particularly those in photonics and physics — to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset. Encouraging these students to explore entrepreneurship and consider founding their own startups is a vital step in ensuring innovative research can translate into real-world solutions and business opportunities.

Our German partners emphasized the importance of local, community-based education to foster the next generation of deep tech innovators, ensuring that breakthrough science can move from the laboratory into the hands of future entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

We share the insights and reflections from Germany, highlighting the vital role of education, experimentation, and entrepreneurial inspiration in securing the future of deep tech industries across the Baltic Sea Region.

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