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Germany's High-Tech Agenda

Our expertise for the High-Tech Agenda – boosting innovation in Germany

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A Secure Energy Future

The power grids are old but the energy sources are new – not an ideal mix. Fraunhofer researchers have developed innovative solutions for keeping the lights on in Germany.

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Circular Economy

How Fraunhofer institutes use circular design, digital materials expertise and bio-based materials to keep raw materials in continuous circulation.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026

April 20–24, 2026

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Science Year 2026: Medicine of the Future

Fraunhofer researchers are developing new active ingredients, precise diagnostic methods, intelligent data analyses and smart medical technology for this purpose. Our 4D approach entails an interdisciplinary combination of drugs, diagnostics, devices and data.

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Opening the Door to Practical Applications

Artificial intelligence and innovative blood tests make it possible to detect cancer, sepsis and tuberculosis earlier and earlier. We can combat these effectively with new substances and personalized therapies. Fraunhofer researchers are now opening the door to the application of medical innovations.

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Luftaufnahme eines Containerschiffs im Seehafen, das für den Transport von Containern eingesetzt wird.
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Crisis-proofing supply chains

Smart algorithms can provide businesses with crucial support

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Informatikerin TagIine Treichel vom Fraunhofer IESE, lehnend an einem Inhouse-Geländer, im Hintergrund ist eine Konstruktionszeichnung einer Brücke großformatig an die Wand projiziert.
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Critical infrastructure

Fraunhofer technologies aim to facilitate and accelerate service and maintenance of critical infra-structure

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Research for Security

Gearing up: Fraunhofer is on the search for high-tech solutions to help better protect armed forces and the public.

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Battery cell manufacturing for the energy transition

Whether in electric vehicles, medical technology or smart devices, batteries have become a fixture of our everyday lives. As the global energy transition advances and the need for sustainable and low-emission technologies increases, demand for powerful energy storage solutions that conserve resources is also on the rise.

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The Future of Medicine

Developing new medications is becoming more and more expensive and taking longer and longer. Now, AI and miniature organs grown in a Petri dish are helping to change that.

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29.4.2026

Remote-controlled recovery system for the Asse II mine

Bilfinger and Fraunhofer IOSB are developing a teleoperated retrieval system on behalf of the Federal Company for Radioactive Waste Disposal (BGE) to retrieve radioactive waste from the Asse II mine. The goal is to enable the safe, precise, and efficient exposure and retrieval of the waste drums – using multifunctional work machines, modern robotics, and assistance functions for the control center.

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19.3.2026

Hugo Geiger Prize 2025

This year’s Hugo Geiger Prize for the best doctoral theses in applied research goes to three early-career researchers from Jena and Freiburg. Jointly awarded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi) and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the prize recognizes innovative solutions developed by doctoral researchers in close cooperation with a Fraunhofer institute.

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Fraunhofer IOF | New laboratories and machines for high-tech research / 10.3.2026

Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär inaugurates new research building

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF inaugurated its newest research building today with a ceremony. In addition to Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär, Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt and other guests from politics, business, and industry took part in the celebrations. Special highlights in the new building include a new electron beam lithography facility for the production of photonic components and a ground station for satellite-based quantum communication.

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Press release Fraunhofer ISC | Cell-based wound care material / 13.3.2026

Rocket Launch for StellarHeal – Milestone for Future Wound Care in Space Flights and on Earth

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Fraunhofer discussion paper | March 2026

Design ECF and FP10 for Transformation, Not Incremental Change

Fraunhofer is once again contributing to the debate on the future European framework conditions for R&I. In addition to clear demands for investment and a portfolio approach, the paper's core element is a proposal for a governance model linking ECF and FP10. The proposal combines the funding of research and deployment holistically along the entire innovation chain in the interests of a competitive Europe.

Press release Fraunhofer IAF / 2.2.2026

EU selects SUPREME consortium to develop the union’s superconducting technology for wider industrialization

The European Union has granted EUR 25 million to the SUPREME consortium, marking a significant milestone in industrialization of superconducting quantum technologies across Europe. Together with national funding from the member states, the total funding adds up to 50 million Euros. Key objectives of the initiative include developing stable superconducting technology and giving access to it for both industry and academia. 

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Joseph von Fraunhofer Commemorative Year under the Patronage of UNESCO

June 7, 2026, marks the 200th anniversary of Joseph von Fraunhofer’s death. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft takes this as an opportunity to honor its eponym with numerous initiatives and events. UNESCO also pays tribute to Joseph von Fraunhofer as a pioneer who bridged research and practice by declaring 2026 a commemorative year in his honor.

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Fraunhofer Match − a fast solution

Fraunhofer Match is the central platform for placing research requests with Fraunhofer. Our 74 Fraunhofer institutes cover all areas of applied research. You tell us about your challenge or project − and Fraunhofer Match will put you in touch with researchers who have the right expertise to help you work out solutions.

 

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3/2025

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21.5.2026

“A Catalyst for a Consistent Innovation Policy”

As part of the HTAD Days, which are taking place from May 18 to 22, 2026, the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) presented the High-Tech Agenda for Germany (HTAD) roadmaps yesterday. The president of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft sees this step as a catalyst for a consistent innovation policy and for accelerated transfer of strategic technologies to industry. Constantin Häfner, Executive Board Member for Research and Transfer at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, welcomes the fact that the HTAD is not an abstract concept but a tangible blueprint for our future competitiveness in AI, microelectronics and fusion energy.
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18.5.2026

Raoul Klingner Is the New Director of Fraunhofer WKI in Braunschweig

Raoul Klingner took over the role as institute director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI on May 15, 2026. The wood science expert is now in charge of the strategic alignment of the institute on a permanent basis, after having been the acting institute director since October 1, 2024. At the same time, Raoul Klingner is also taking over the Professorship for Organic and Wood-Based Materials at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences of TU Braunschweig.
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5.5.2026

Technologies for Identifying Deepfakes, Cyberattacks and Drone Threats

Artificial intelligence, advanced sensor technologies and immersive simulation are opening new possibilities for law enforcement and public security agencies. From May 20 to 22, 2026, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will present new internal security solutions at the GPEC General Police Equipment Exhibitions & Conference in Leipzig. These will include technologies for analyzing digital evidence, identifying threats at an early stage and training personnel in realistic environments. Under the theme “Internal Security Made by Fraunhofer—Forensics · Surveillance · Training,” four Fraunhofer institutes will demonstrate how their developments can be applied in practice at Hall 2, Booth J32.
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4.5.2026

Programmable Monomaterial for High-Tech Athletic Shoes

High-quality athletic shoes are usually made from a complex combination of materials. This has consequences for both production and recycling. In the ZiProMat project, Fraunhofer researchers have found another way. A sole made of programmable monomaterial performs various functions and is also made of the same material as the upper. The concept combines high-tech, sustainability and recyclability.
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