Darmstadt has been officially dubbed a “City of Science” since 1997, which underscores the national and international significance of Darmstadt in fields of science and research. The recognition granted by the title signifies the great scientific potential contained within the city and its citizens as well as the great number of scientific institutions and companies performing research. This power is also evident in the workplace: in no other German city are there so many citizens employed in research and development as in Darmstadt. To ensure to carry on with this legacy in future the next generation of high level experts is being developed at the Technical University Darmstadt and two further colleges. 

Significant inventions such as the radio clock, electret and silicon microphones, which have been produced by the billions, the first enzyme based detergents and Plexiglas have all helped to make Darmstadt known beyond the state’s borders.