The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is a leading applied research organization. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritizing research in key future technologies and transferring its research findings to industry in order to strengthen Germany as a hub of industrial activity as well as for the benefit of society. Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer …

Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft mit Sitz in Deutschland ist eine der führenden Organisationen für anwendungsorientierte Forschung. Im Innovationsprozess spielt sie eine zentrale Rolle – mit Forschungsschwerpunkten in zukunftsrelevanten Schlüsseltechnologien und dem Transfer von Forschungsergebnissen in die Industrie zur Stärkung unseres Wirtschaftsstandorts und zum …

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is a leading applied research organization. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritizing research in key future technologies and transferring its research findings to industry in order to strengthen Germany as a hub of industrial activity as well as for the benefit of society. Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer …

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is a leading applied research organization. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritizing research in key future technologies and transferring its research findings to industry in order to strengthen Germany as a hub of industrial activity as well as for the benefit of society.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschafts research activities are conducted by institutes and research units at locations throughout Germany. Here you can find an overview of all institutes, cooperations and affiliated international research centers.

Fraunhofer Match is the central platform for placing research requests with Fraunhofer. Our 76 Fraunhofer institutes cover all areas of applied research.

Our impact Creating advances in knowledge and new competitive edges. Fraunhofer supports companies from the initial idea to market launch. In this process, the impact of applied research goes far beyond the direct benefit to the customer: Fraunhofer institutes strengthen the performance and efficiency of companies and promote the acceptance of new technologies …

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is a leading applied research organization. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritizing research in key future technologies and transferring its research findings to industry in order to strengthen Germany as an economic hub as well as for the benefit of society.

Dr. Johann Feckl. Director and Section Head of Pre-Competitive Research and International Affairs. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Hansastraße 27c 80686 Munich, Germany. Phone +49 89 1205-1005. Fax +49 89 1205-771005

The years of the Wirtschaftswunder − the German postwar “economic miracle,” marked by full employment and continuous growth − were over.To further spur economic growth, policymakers increasingly turned their sights on the development of innovative technologies, ushering in the era of applied research.