Viktoria Apitzsch

Head of Science & Technology at German Embassy in Delhi

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

Check out what the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre @INDOGSTC , our one-stop-shop for industrial research has to offer! Thank you, R. Madhan for your outstanding contribution as director over the last years! 🙌

[German Embassy India @GermanyinIndia]

Dive into the second episode of the 🇩🇪 Science Diplomacy Podcast "Bridging Minds", hosted by our Science Counsellor Viktoria Apitzsch.

This time, we spotlight IGSCTC — a key player in 🇮🇳🇩🇪 science collaboration.

🔗 Explore more about IGSCTC: https://t.co/fQUK8XdzDm

[Dr Philipp Ackermann @AmbAckermann]

Some thoughts on how to deepen German ties with smart Indians. Do take a look at what Germany has to offer in education, science, research, and engineering jobs!

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

@IDOS_research invites applications for MGG Academy 2025!
Apply for this training and dialogue programme in Berlin 🇩🇪 from Sep 4, support the development of future change makers and address global challenges.
📅 March 16, 2025
🔗 https://t.co/gXzHtuZ7qo

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

On the topic of #WomenInScience: Meet @INDOGSTC WISER awardee Dr. Mehrnaz Anvari from @fraunhofer_scai! Currently working with her collaborator from @IITIndore on simulating complex energy networks. 👩🏼‍🔬🧪

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

Happy International #WomenInScience Day! Check out our new podcast series with a special episode on this topic:

https://t.co/oKrssk8pMZ

[German Embassy India @GermanyinIndia]

Great news📢
@Fraunhofer_en signs MoUs with @iitropar & @bitsgoa on sustainability and circular economy!
These 🇮🇳-🇩🇪 partnerships, in presence of high-level dignitaries aim to optimise water-energy-food nexus & accelerate the shift towards a sustainable, climate-neutral economy.

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

@IDOS_research invites applications for MGG Academy 2025!
Apply for this training and dialogue programme in Berlin 🇩🇪 from Sep 4, support the development of future change makers and address global challenges.
📅 March 16, 2025
🔗 https://t.co/gXzHtuYzAQ

[Dr Philipp Ackermann @AmbAckermann]

. 🌍🔊 Science + Communication = Climate Action! 💡🌱
In our latest #ClimateTalk, we explored the vital role of scientific communication in tackling climate change & celebrated 50 years of 🇮🇳-🇩🇪 scientific coop for a sustainable future.
Let us all unite for a greener planet! 🌎✨

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

Bilateral with #German counterpart Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Minister for Education and Research during Golden Jubilee celebration of Indo- German Science & Technology cooperation. Discussed ways to promote academic and technical exchange between the two countries.

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

@BMBF_Bund Minister @starkwatzinger had a wonderful breakfast meeting this morning with the WISER awardees of the @INDOGSTC programme. Great discussions on the vital role of women in STEM and 🇩🇪's commitment to support this. Thrilled to parttake in this amazing exchange!

[BMFTR @bmftr_bund]

🎉Grund zur Feier: 50 Jahre 🇩🇪-🇮🇳 Kooperation in Wissenschaft und Technologie (#WTZ). Heute würdigen wir dieses Jubiläum gemeinsam mit unserem Partnerministerium @IndiaDST. BM @starkwatzinger und ihr 🇮🇳Amtskollege @DrJitendraSingh leiten die Feierlichkeiten.

[Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI @PrinSciAdvOff]

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India today hosted a delegation from the European Union comprising representatives from startups in the space of battery recycling technologies from EU Member States, officials from the @EU_in_India along with members from select Indian startups. Chaired by Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. @AjaySoodIISc , the interaction focused on the experiential learning gained by the startups through their immersion visits as an outcome of the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling matchmaking event held on 20th June 2024, under the aegis of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council's Working Group 2 on Green & Clean Energy Technologies.

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood remarked on the importance of such partnerships for achieving environmental sustainability and economic resilience, stating, “This collaboration opens up new opportunities for technology transfer, market access, and co-development. It is essential for fostering economic resilience and sustainable development.” Dr. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary at the Office of the PSA, also joined Prof. Sood to underscore the significance of the collaboration between India and the EU in clean and green energy technologies.

Dr. Ewa Suwara, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to India, reinforced this sentiment by noting, “Recycling EV batteries is a geopolitical and climate imperative, as every ounce recovered enhances energy security and fuels green growth. I am delighted to see that through the support of the Trade and Technology Council, we are able to support the EU and Indian startups to join forces, pioneer innovation, foster business collaboration, and drive market uptake of cutting-edge technologies. This is a shining example of partnership in action, shaping a more sustainable tomorrow.”

During the event, Indian startups, recognized as winners in the matchmaking event held on June 20, 2024, shared their experiences from the immersion trips in the EU (held in Sep 2024), providing valuable insights into their learnings and market opportunities. In parallel, EU startups currently in India for their immersion visits also shared their expectations and vision, contributing to a deeper understanding of cross-regional collaboration. The participating startups from India included @batxenergies_ , @recyclekaro , @LW3India. and @lohum while startups from EU included Ecomet Refining, and Eneris.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/on3oLhCTzi

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

3 productive days at @INDOGSTC GB Meeting in Mahabalipuram wrapped up!
26 🇩🇪 & 🇮🇳 academia & industry partners came together.
Had a great visit to @iitmadras, where they're working with @RWTH on removing dye from water & developing a hybrid scooter that reduces fuel use by 40%!

[Euraxess India @EuraxessIndia]

Chance to #win a roundtrip to #Europe! 🇪🇺

Join our 12th Science Slam competition and present your #research in a fun and creative way to the public!🎬🎤

Send us a 5min entertaining video about your research project by 20 October!

Read more➡️ https://t.co/zFutOv5ODe

#SciComm

[German Embassy India @GermanyinIndia]

Roughly 50,000 Indian students are studying in Germany. Let's celebrate this milestone together! 🎉👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Follow Viktoria at @GerScienceIndia for more news on Indo-German science.

@DAADIndia @DAAD_Germany

[DWIH New Delhi @DWIH_NewDelhi]

🔈Applications open for The Max Planck Partner Groups. Early career researchers and postdocs are invited to apply.
🗓️ 30 Sept
🔗 https://t.co/gruO62H4Lt

@DAADIndia @DAAD_Germany @ResearchGermany @maxplanckpress

[Dr Philipp Ackermann @AmbAckermann]

Happy to host industry and government representatives to discuss the German Innovations in India Conference. @FraunhoferInstitute looks into how German innovators can work together in India to bring R&I to the next level. Great to have @amitabhk87 on board!

[Viktoria Apitzsch @GerScienceIndia]

Today I met @CSIR_IND at their hq in order to discuss ongoing collaborations with 🇩🇪.
We also spoke about ways to explore new common grounds and new ways to collaborate with each other.
Thank you for having me - I am delighted to be a part of the 🇮🇳-🇩🇪 scientific community!

[DWIH New Delhi @DWIH_NewDelhi]

What does Innovators Connect- #DWIHTandem offer? #Designthinking, #workshops, #VCconnect, #mentoring, access to #innovation ecosystems , #networking &more! 🚀⤵️
2 week entrepreneurship programme across 3 cities in #India 🇮🇳 🌏
🗓️11-22 Nov'24
⏳20 Aug'24
🔗https://t.co/N5uvGjvh90

[German Embassy India @GermanyinIndia]

Calling all researchers! 📢

@icas_mp is offering short-term fellowships for 2025-2026. 🌟📚

Explore ‘Theory from the South’ and ‘Constructing Alternative Pasts’. Apply now and be part of innovative research 👉 https://t.co/c8DdGVA9zN