Joseph von Fraunhofer was both a researcher and a successful entrepreneur. Although he only lived to be 39 years old, his spirit lives on. Through applied research, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is always serving humanity, a mindset that also contributes to Germany’s High-Tech Agenda.
Energy transition
The winners of the 2026 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize: Stefan Megel, Sindy Mosch and Mihails Kusnezoff (from left) from Fraunhofer IKTS
Optics
Winners of the 2026 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize: Michael Vergöhl, Stefan Bruns and Philipp Farr (from left) from Fraunhofer IST
Measurement technology
By adapting the measurement method for industrial use, Johannes Herbst, Katrin Schmitt and Christian Weber (from left) have succeeded in implementing highly sensitive gas sensor technology in a robust and compact format.
Semiconductor manufacturing
Long-standing, close collaboration at the Dresden location (from left): Sven Beyer (GlobalFoundries), Nandakishor Yadav, Franz Müller, Konrad Seidel and Maximilian Lederer (Fraunhofer IPMS).
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