Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Germany, is a leading organization for applied research. It plays a pivotal role in innovation by focusing on cutting-edge technologies and transferring research results to industry in order to strengthen Germany as a business location and benefit society. With more than 30,000 employees at 74 institutes and independent research units in Germany, Fraunhofer operates with an annual budget of 3.6 billion euros. Fraunhofer is a sought-after and established partner in publicly funded projects with industry partner involvement. International partnerships with excellent research organizations and companies around the world directly connect the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft with the most influential research communities and economic areas.