Groups and Alliances

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Pooling expertise

The institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft work hand in hand, collaborating in groups and alliances or pooling different skills in flexible structures as and when needed. This secures their leading position in the development of system solutions and the implementation of comprehensive innovations.

Fraunhofer Groups

Institutes working in related subject areas cooperate in Fraunhofer Groups and foster a joint presence on the R&D market. They help to define the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s business policy and act to implement the organizational and funding principles of the Fraunhofer model.

Fraunhofer Alliances

The Fraunhofer Alliances facilitate customer access to the services and research results of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Common points of contact for groups of institutes active in related fields provide expert advice on complex issues and coordinate the development of appropriate solutions.