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Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V.
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About Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. is Europe’s leading application-oriented research organization. Headquartered in Munich, it operates 76 institutes across Germany, employing approximately 30,000 staff, primarily scientists and engineers. The organization’s core mission is to bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial application. It focuses on key technologies critical for future economic success, including digitization, sustainable energy, health, and advanced manufacturing.
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Sustainability Goals
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Bridging Research and Industry
By translating scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft enables industrial partners to accelerate the development of innovative manufacturing processes and technologies.
Boosting Technological Competitiveness
The organization drives critical technological advancements in areas like digitization and advanced manufacturing across its 76 institutes, ensuring the long-term innovative capacity of the national economy.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Research for a Sustainable Energy Transition
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft develops key technologies for sustainable energy systems, aiming to increase energy efficiency for industrial clients and private households alike.
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Q1What is the core mission of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft?
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The core mission is to bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial application. The organization conducts contract research for private and public enterprises as well as the public sector to translate scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions.
Q2How large is the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft?
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The organization operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany. It employs approximately 30,000 staff, primarily scientists and engineers.
Q3In which technological fields is the organization active?
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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft focuses on key technologies that are critical for future economic success. These include, in particular, digitization, sustainable energy, health, and advanced manufacturing.
Q4Where can interested candidates find current job openings?
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Current job openings and career opportunities can be found centrally via the career portal at https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/search/.
