"The opportunities of digitalization seem to be infinite for an industry which has not been disrupted so far – but so are the threats." (Report German Startups Association, 2018).

Sonja (picture center), CEO DexLeChem and event initiator

The inventory of digital tools in the field of chemical production showed a broad variety in approaches as well as applications. During the workshop it became very clear that there is great risk involved when a corporate leader chooses to dismiss this highly-substantiated megatrend, either by their missing out on profitable income streams, or even endangering the future of their company. The collaboration with external partners, such as startups, must be regarded as existential in order to secure access to their innovations.

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About Chemistry Goes Digital:

The event on November, 26th 2018 in Berlin was co-hosted by the Smart Data Forum, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, the Chemical Invention Factory, and the Chemistry Platform of the German Startups Association. Supported by scientists, more than 50 experts from industry as well as chemistry and tech startup scene came together for the first time in the history of the chemical industry to create an inventory along the value chain when it comes to digitalization. A summary report of the results can be obtained here at the German Startups Association.