Applied Research

Over the past 60 years, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has grown to one of the most important German as well as the biggest European organisation for applied research. Its activities also reach out beyond European borders. We work hand in hand with world-class research institutions to create innovative solutions on behalf of industrial companies, service enterprises and the public sector.

This global network and our qualified scientists and employees are the driving force behind the innovative work being done to our economic and social advantage.

With 80 research units all throughout the world, Fraunhofer is one of the largest research institutions – in Germany are 60 institutes. Besides its activities in Europe, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft operates in the USA, Asia, Middle East and in Latin America.

Our motivation: Research that benefits people

People need health, security, energy, communication, the environment and mobility. These are the main challenges that occupy everyone’s attention today. And it is on these six thematic fields that we focus our research capacities.