Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

What the future is made of

Raw materials are scarce. Time and again, shortages have forced companies to cut back on their production. The circular economy may be the solution − for far more than just the climate. Fraunhofer institutes are working on recovering recyclable materials for the economy.

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The future of computing is hybrid

Fraunhofer brought the first quantum computers to Germany in November. It's now putting them into operation. Neuromorphic computing, trusted computing and quantum computing are the three pillars for building a future.

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Perspectives H₂ – how to stay mobile

The coronavirus pandemic has shown how quickly traffic patterns can change. Is this the beginning of the age of hydrogen?

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Bioeconomy

The bioeconomy is driving the change towards a sustainable and climate-neutral economy. It offers the potential for sustainable so-lutions that conserve resources and create prosperity at the same time.

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Toward a more resilient society

Resilience is never accidental. In a crisis, a five-phase strategy helps improve decision-making.

Fraunhofer vs. Corona

Working at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic, Fraunhofer experts are supporting the efforts of industry and society to cope with the immediate effects and the consequences to come.

Health Research in 4D

Drugs, diagnostics, devices and data are the four major areas of medical science.

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Sustainable aquaculture

Prof. Charli Kruse, director of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Marine Biotechnology and Cell Technology EMB in Lübeck, and his team are developing sustainable systems for land-based, closed-loop fish farms.

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Leaps and bounds in quantum technologies

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and IBM are bringing the first quantum computer to Germany – with other quantum technologies in the pipeline.