Thuringia's leading research centre is Jena, followed by Ilmenau. Both focus on technology, in particular life sciences and optics at Jena and information technology at Ilmenau. Erfurt is a centre of Germany's horticultural research, whereas Weimar and Gotha with their various archives and libraries are centres of historic and cultural research. Most of the research in Thuringia is publicly funded basic research due to the lack of large companies able to invest significant amounts in applied research, with the notable exception of the optics sector at Jena. COUNT 4
QSN1 What is the focus of Thuringia's research center, Jena? ANS1 life sciences and optics QSN2 Which universities are known for their historic and cultural aspects? ANS2 Weimar and Gotha QSN3 How is most research in Thuringia funded? ANS3 publicly funded QSN4   What is one company that is able to get investments from large companies? ANS4 the optics sector at Jena.