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Study / 27.8.2026

"German Innovation Spotlight" Study now available in English

How strong is the capability for innovation in German companies today, and what is needed to strengthen this? These questions are examined in a new study by the Fraunhofer Innovation Research Group, conducted in cooperation with the German Innovation Award. The findings show: the willingness to innovate is strong, but companies lack suitable structures and targeted innovation management.

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Press release / 29.9.2026

Detecting Diseases Through Body Odor? New Laser Technology Shows Potential for Non-Invasive Diagnostics

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and the Technical University of Dresden have tested a new approach for investigating disease-related changes in body odor. Using laser-based photoacoustic spectroscopy, they analyzed volatile organic compounds in simple body swabs. An initial study revealed differences between samples from healthy individuals and those from people with Parkinson’s disease, COVID-19, and other diseases. The results demonstrate the method’s potential for faster preliminary screenings in the future.

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Press release / 24.9.2026

New study maps where electric truck charging demand will emerge in Europe

A new technical report by Fraunhofer ISI and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) provides a detailed picture of where and when charging demand for battery electric trucks is likely to arise across Europe through 2045. Using the newly developed VESUVIO model, the researchers show that charging demand will grow strongly in the coming decades, remain highly concentrated in a limited number of locations, and differ substantially across countries.

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Press release / 7.9.2026

From Robot Pilots to Urban Services: How Ready Are Cities?

Robots that collect waste, guide patients through hospitals, or assist first responders during emergencies are no longer purely futuristic scenarios. While much of the underlying technology already exists, many urban robotics applications remain stuck in isolated pilot projects. A new white paper from Fraunhofer IAO explores what cities need to do to turn autonomous robotics into a reliable component of public services.

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Study / 27.7.2026

New White Paper "Quantum Nexus"

How will quantum technologies transform digital development in the coming years? And what new opportunities will arise when they interact with artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies? These questions are addressed in the White Paper “Quantum Nexus: Synergies Between Quantum Technologies and Key Technologies of the Next Decade” by the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics FKIE. It highlights that the future is shaped in particular by the interaction of these technologies.

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Press Release / 13.11.2025

BlueMissionAA wraps up a transformative three-year journey to restore our ocean and waters

After three years of continuous collaboration, innovation, and ocean advocacy, BlueMissionAA has completed its mission, but its legacy is just beginning. Launched in November 2022 and coordinated by the AIR Centre, BlueMissionAA served as the Atlantic-Arctic Lighthouse hub of the EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters". With fifteen partners across eight countries, the project united scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers and citizens in a shared quest: to restore the marine and freshwater ecosystems of the Atlantic and Arctic basins and build a resilient future for our waters.

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Podcast

Bridging Innovation - Where science meets practice

In this podcast, the Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research aims to showcase how innovations are put into practice. Which companies and organizations are open to new processes, and who are the scientists researching these future-oriented topics? »Bridging Innovation« provides answers to important questions while building a bridge between science and practical application.

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