Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is Europe's leading organization for applied research. With over 75 institutes and research units across Germany, each focusing on different fields of science and technology, Fraunhofer drives innovation in sectors such as health, security, communication, energy, and environment. The organization's commitment to applied research fosters collaborations with industry, service sectors, and public administration, translating scientific findings into practical applications and promoting technological advancement globally.
Researchers from Fraunhofer developed a multifunctional seed encapsulation system to enhance germination rates and stabilize crop yields in the automotive and agricultural sectors.
Fraunhofer researchers introduce a portable, cost-effective photoacoustic sensor to optimize nitrogen fertilization and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fraunhofer IGB develops a biobased, slow-release fertilizer using hemp residues and tailored nutrient loading to reduce overfertilization and environmental impact.
Fraunhofer IPMS unveils a compact AI-based hyperspectral camera that enables real-time material and quality analysis for industrial and agricultural applications.
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a mobile diagnostic platform combining AI, spectral sensing and molecular tests to identify quarantine pests directly in orchards and vineyards.
Fraunhofer IPMS develops integrated inline sensor systems to enable real-time soil, water, and hydrogen infrastructure monitoring in Lusatia’s sustainable transformation.
Through the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation & Automation IFF, with Nordwestdeutsche Forstliche Versuchsanstalt, a digital automated pheromone trap could reduce complex manual monitoring for forest protection.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI, and start-up CAURUS Technologies GmbH are responding to the increasing global threat.