The Federal Ministry for Education and Research is funding projects that focus on assisted workplaces for employers in the age of 60 plus. Project ideas can be submitted to VDI/VDE-IT until 15 August 2012. (May, 21 2012)

Further information in German

As usual the current annual report of the Institute for Innovation and Technology (iit) offers an overview of last year’s activities. However, there are some alterations: For the first time the annual report is formulated under a special motto. In addition to the indicators and methods, which make innovations measurable, the authors offer profound information and examine the issue from different perspectives. (May, 8 2012)

The report is available in German language only.