Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is Europe's leading organization for applied research. With over 75 institutes and research units across Germany, each focusing on different fields of science and technology, Fraunhofer drives innovation in sectors such as health, security, communication, energy, and environment. The organization's commitment to applied research fosters collaborations with industry, service sectors, and public administration, translating scientific findings into practical applications and promoting technological advancement globally.
Hydraulic simulation software models disruption scenarios in hydrogen transport infrastructure to support resilience planning and supply stability assessments.
Fraunhofer researchers introduce a portable, cost-effective photoacoustic sensor to optimize nitrogen fertilization and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft develops integrated systems for micropollutant elimination and raw material extraction from industrial and municipal waste streams to support a resilient circular economy.
Researchers at Fraunhofer FKIE are advancing unmanned aerial and ground systems to detect, localize, and recover radioactive materials using automated sensor fusion and adaptive navigation.
A pilot-scale research program examines how chemical and solvent-based recycling can convert unused plastic waste streams into technical textiles and biodegradable geotextiles for construction applications.
Fraunhofer’s membrane-based drying technology removes water from gases without chemicals or high heat, enabling cleaner, faster, and far more efficient processing.
Compact ceramic foam systems use UV light to decompose pollutants, achieving up to 90% porosity, enabling scalable, efficient, and sustainable industrial water treatment.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, eleven Fraunhofer institutes present innovations from circular design and bio-based films to residue-derived polyamides, showcased in an interactive circular economy model.
The HydroConnect project shows how expanding Norwegian hydropower and interconnectors can lower emissions, stabilise prices, and support EU climate goals.