In his efforts & drive to transform industrial R&D for the better, Prof. Gerry Byrne, Chief Scientific Officer of ReaDI-Watch, engages with acatech, the German Academy of Science and Engineering. At a series of events this week, Gerry has explored, with many members of the academy, how to improve the performance levels of R&D and Innovation performing companies.
Gerry spent a portion of his career in Germany, throughout his PhD programme in the applied research community, and also working in corporate R&D in the automotive sector. He has maintained strong ties across Germany for his entire career.
Prof. Claudia Eckert (President, acatech) & Prof. Gerry Byrne (CSO, ReaDI-Watch) - October 2025acatech's mission is to provide independent, evidence-based advice to policymakers and the public on technology, engineering, and innovation issues, in the service of the common good. acatech acts as a “working academy,” meaning its members (from academia, industry, and related fields) actively participate in thematic networks and project groups to tackle current technological challenges.
Find out more at: https://en.acatech.de/