Security Technologies IndustryR&D Cooperation and Business Partnering Opportunities in Germany
Europe’s Largest Security Technologies MarketIn an increasingly globalized world,
risks and threats are spreading more
rapidly than ever before. Consequent-
ly, security technologies are becom-
ing ever more important in the safety
and security of people’s lives and
business infrastructures.
The global security technologies
market was estimated at EUR 100
billion in 2010. With overall turnover
of almost EUR 20 billion, the Ger-
man security technologies industry
is the largest in Europe. In Germany
alone, the overall security technolo-
gies industry is expected to increase
to EUR 31 billion by 2015 - equivalent
to an annual growth rate of six per-
cent. Security technologies “made in
Germany” enjoy strong global brand
recognition thanks to their ascribed
characteristics of quality and techni-
cal know-how. State-of-the-art tech-
nology and high system competence
levels are similarly helping drive se-
curity technology industry success –
in both domestic and international
markets. Close working partnerships
(between the private sector and aca-
demic research institutes) are like-
wise contributing signifi cantly to a
growing market sector with stable
long-term growth opportunities.
R&D Cooperation Success German-based security technology
companies are at the forefront of
technological development and be-
nefi t from the country’s unique re-
search environment. A thriving R&D
sector provides the basis for the
economic success of the German se-
curity technologies industry. Close
interaction between industry and
science guaranteed by the provision
of a number of specialized security
technologies industry networks
form the basis for quick time-to-
market realization of innovative
products and services.
Business Partnering SuccessInnovative research and timely prod-
uct commercialization are the driv-
ing force behind the international
success of security technology com-
panies located in Germany. Compa-
nies profi t from a platform of avail-
able business partnering models for
increased market synergy effects;
thereby ensuring the continued de-
velopment of high quality products at
affordable prices.
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Security Turnover in Germany by Technology Segments
Source: VDI/VDE-IT GmbH 2009
Total Turnover: EUR 20 billion
Investigations 4%Hazardous Substances 4%
Identifi cation &Authentication 5%
Fire, Gas and Smoke 8%
Equipment 11%
Emergency Communication 10%
Break-in Prevention 35%
IT Security 23%
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Market Opportunities
Market Growth: Primary Technology SegmentsThe German security technologies market can be sub-
divided into eight different segments; of these, the IT
Security, Identifi cation & Authentication and Hazardous
Substances sectors are expected to record signifi cant
market increases in the immediate future.
IT SecurityThe IT security segment consists of IT products and ser-
vices designed to ensure the confi dentiality, availability,
and integrity of data (i.e. anti-virus software, remote ac-
cess, content fi ltering, mobile security, identity manage-
ment et al.). This segment is expected to generate turn-
over of EUR 10.6 billion by 2015 (equivalent to 12 percent
annual growth rate).
Identifi cation & AuthenticationThis segment includes all systems and technologies used
to verify personal identity. It is estimated that the German
market will grow to EUR 1.7 billion by 2015, with an above
average yearly growth in leading subsegments including
biometrical identifi cation cards (15 percent) and forgery-
proof systems (10 percent).
Hazardous SubstancesThis segment refers to all innovations used to detect and
classify hazardous substances. It is estimated that the
German market will generate annual turnover of EUR 1.2
billion by 2015. Exceptionally high demand is foreseen for
sophisticated chemical and biological analytic systems.
Value Chain Growth: Interdisciplinary TechnologiesThe sheer diversity of existing possible applications
available means that a number of technology segments
cannot be exclusively assigned to the security technology
industry. However, they do have a crucial effect on func-
tionality and performance of components for engineering
security and safety products. Three segments which are
expected to record signifi cant midterm growth are the
Measurement and Sensors Technology, Biometrics and
RFID sectors.
Measurement and Sensors TechnologyGerman companies active in this fi eld enjoy an interna-
tional market share of 30 percent; achieving average an-
nually growth of nine percent over the last 10 years. This
accretion will continue with a forecast growth of between
8 percent and 12 percent in the medium term.
BiometricsGerman companies hold an internationally leading posi-
tion in this segment, generating turnover of around EUR
300 million in 2010. Biometrics technology helps create
new applications particularly in the access control man-
agement sectors. Fingerprint recognition remains the
most important technology, with facial recognition gain-
ing in importance.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identifi cation)According to Deutsche Bank Research, global RFID sales
will grow annually by 25 percent and reach a volume of
EUR 16 billion in 2016. In Germany alone RFID sales are
predicted to reach EUR 2.2 billion in 2016. This cross-
sectional technology will infl uence various industries in
making operational processes more effi cient.
7,500 10,000
+124%
+33.5%
Security Technologies in Germany – Primary Segments Forecast
IT Security
Break-in Prevention
Emergency Communication
Equipment
Fire, Gas and Smoke
Identifi cation & Authentication
Hazardous Substances
Investigations
2015 2008
0
Source: VDI/VDE-IT GmbH 2009
2,500 5,000
Market turnover in EUR million
+18.5%
+22.4%
+4.7%
+87%
+50.6%
+15%
Selection of Security Technologies Associations and Networks
Location
01 bavAIRia – Bavarian Aerospace Cluster Gilching
02 Bavarian IT – Security &
Safety Cluster
Regensburg
03 BHE – National Association of
Manufacturers and Installers of
Security Systems
Brücken (Pfalz)
04 BITKOM – Federal Association
for Information Technology, Tele-
communications and New Media
Berlin
05 CAST – Competence Center for
Applied Security Technology
Darmstadt
06 KOSYnet – Competence network
integrated systems for fl ood and
disaster control
Potsdam
07 EASC – European Aviation
Security Center
Schönhagen
08 eurobits – European Competence
Centre for Information Technology
Security
Bochum
09 Future Urban Security Freiburg
10 GESA – German European
Security Association
Potsdam
11 GFPA – German Fire Protection
Association
Altenberge
12 SeSamBB – Security and Safety
made in Berlin-Brandenburg
Potsdam
13 Secure Identity Berlin-Brandenburg Berlin
14 SPECTARIS – German Industry
Association for Optical, Medical and
Mechatronical Technologies
Berlin
15 TeleTrusT – IT Security Association Berlin
16 Tusec – Tunnel Safety and Security
Network
Berlin
17 VDE – Association for Electrical,
Electronic & Information
Technologies
Frankfurt
18 VfS – Association for Security
Technology
Hamburg
19 ZVEI – Central Association for
Electrical and Electronic Industry
Frankfurt
R&D: Investor's Opportunities
Research & Development Landscape in GermanyGermany provides a unique opportunity for companies
active in the security industry. The country has long been
successful in harboring high-tech industries because of
its highly developed R&D landscape – creating optimal
conditions for the commercialization of fi rst rate innova-
tions.
In 2010, German R&D expenditures rose to an all-time
high of 2.82 percent (EUR 69.7 billion) of national GDP.
The EU-27 average is around two percent (2010).
Germany is home to 415 universities with world class
scientifi c research institutions.
Over 12,000 patents granted by the European Patent
Organization (EPO) to companies based in Germany
in 2010 (No. 1 worldwide).
Strategic AlliancesSeveral associations, networks, clusters, R&D institutes
and companies are dedicated to exploring and promot-
ing the possibilities of security technologies and their
potential product applications. Germany holds the key to
success for your security technologies business because
of its R&D strength and diverse industrial landscape –
providing perfect opportunities for innovation, alliances
and collaborations.
NORTH SEA
BALTIC SEA
CZECH REPUBLIC
POLAND
THE NETHERLANDS
BELGIUM
FRANCE
LUXEM-BOURG
AUSTRIA
Bavaria
Baden-Württemberg
Thuringia
Saxony
Brandenburg
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Schleswig-Holstein
Niedersachsen
Saxony-Anhalt
Hessen
Rheinland-Pfalz
Saarland
North Rhine-Westphalia
Selected Security Technologies Associations and Networks
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5,17,19
3
4,6,7,10,12,13,14,
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Source: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) 2012, www.securityresearchmap.de
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. For more information on Germany’s security technology
research landscape, please visit our website www.gtai.com/security or contact: [email protected]
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Bremen
Hamburg
Institutional R&D PartnersLeading research institutes active in security-related
research fi elds in Germany include, among others, the
research institutes of the Fraunhofer Society and the
German Aerospace Research Center. Together with in-
ternationally renowned universities, they form the basis
for the development of innovative technologies deployed
in the security technology industry. Companies investing
in Germany also benefi t from joint-research opportunities
which help ensure cost-effectiveness and short time-to-
market periods.
R&D: Cooperation Opportunities
R&D Focus
Communication Equipment
Computing Technologies
Electronic Authentication
Forensic Technologies - Biometry
Information Security Technologies
Information Systems
Navigation, Guidance, Control and Tracking
Sensor Equipment and Technologies
Fraunhofer Institutes
01 Applied and Integrated
Security (AISEC)
02 Heinrich-Hertz (HHI)
03 Intelligent Analysis and
Information Systems (IAIS)
04 Factory Operation and
Automation (IFF)
05 Silicon Technology (ISIT)
06 Transportation and
Infrastructure Systems (IVI)
07 Nondestructive Testing
(IZFP)
08 Secure Information
Technology (SIT)
DLR – German Aerospace Research Center Institutes
09 Technical Physics
10 Transport Research
University Centers
11 Braunschweig University
of Technology
12 Hamburg University of
Technology
13 Potsdam University
14 Ruhr-University of Bochum
15 Wismar University of
Technology
Non-University Centers
16 German Research Center
for Artifi cial Intelligence
(DFKI)
17 Friedrich-Löffl er
Institute (FLI)
18 Institute of Shipping Eco-
nomics and Logistics (ISL)
NORTH SEA
BALTIC SEA
CZECH REPUBLIC
POLAND
THE NETHERLANDS
BELGIUM
FRANCE
LUXEM-BOURG
AUSTRIA
Bavaria
Baden-Württemberg
Thuringia
Saxony
Brandenburg
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Schleswig-Holstein
Niedersachsen
Saxony-Anhalt
Hessen
Rheinland-Pfalz
Saarland
North Rhine-Westphalia
Selected R&D Institutes and Universitiesin Security Technologies
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3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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Source: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) 2012, www.securityresearchmap.de
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. For more information on Germany’s security technology
research landscape, please visit our website www.gtai.com/security or contact: [email protected]
Hamburg
R&D: Business Partnering Opportunities
Business Partnering OpportunitiesThe display table shows companies already located in
Germany and actively engaged in security-related re-
search fi elds. Germany’s mature and highly diversifi ed
industrial landscape allows for diverse partnering op-
portunities. This helps reduce the risks normally asso-
ciated with new, high-tech innovations. Specialist know-
how and core competences can be better integrated as
different industry players and segments become active
along the value chain.
Large Companies
01 ATIS systems
02 Cross Match Technologies
03 Dräger Safety
04 ELBAU
05 Giesecke & Devrient
06 HAVERKAMP
07 IQ wireless
08 L-1 Identity Solutions
09 PSI Transcom
10 Smiths Heimann
SMEs
11 AirRobot
12 Airsense Analytics
13 AP Sensing
14 BALTECH
15 bbe Moldaenke
16 BioID
17 Cognitec Systems
18 Dermalog
19 DSI
20 eyevis
21 indurad
22 Innominate
23 InnoTec DATA
24 LIVINGSOLIDS
25 microdrones
26 Nanotron Technologies
27 NETFOX
28 Securiton
29 VOMATEC International
NORTH SEA
BALTIC SEA
CZECH REPUBLIC
POLAND
THE NETHERLANDS
BELGIUM
FRANCE
LUXEM-BOURG
AUSTRIA
Bavaria
Baden-Württemberg
Thuringia
Saxony
Brandenburg
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Schleswig-Holstein
Niedersachsen
Saxony-Anhalt
Hessen
Rheinland-Pfalz
Saarland
North Rhine-Westphalia
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R&D Focus
Communication Equipment
Computing Technologies
Electronic Authentication
Forensic Technologies - Biometry
Information Security Technologies
Information Systems
Navigation, Guidance, Control and Tracking
Sensor Equipment and Technologies
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Source: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) 2012, www.securityresearchmap.de
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. For more information on Germany’s security technology
research landscape, please visit our website www.gtai.com/security or contact: [email protected]
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