Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research
Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research

Member Institutes

 

© Fraunhofer IAO, UNStudio, ASPLAN

Fraunhofer IAO

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO

Key topics:
System optimization people-organisation-technology.

 

© Fraunhofer INT

Fraunhofer INT

Fraunhofer Institute for Technological Trend Analysis INT

Key topics:
Strategic R&D planning and foresight.

 

© Fraunhofer ISI

Fraunhofer ISI

Fraunhofer Institute for
Systems and Innovation Research ISI

Key topics:
Design and identification of innovation systems.

 

© Fraunhofer IRB

Fraunhofer IRB

Fraunhofer Information Center for Planning and Building IRB

Key topics:
Transfer and exploitation of research results.

 

© Fraunhofer MOEZ

Fraunhofer IMW

Fraunhofer IMW was a member of the group until March 31, 2025 with a focus on the socio-economic dimension of technology development. Since January 2025, the Regional Transformation and Innovation Policy and Knowledge and Technology Transfer departments have continued their research as the Leipzig site of Fraunhofer ISI.

Guest Member

 

© Fraunhofer IIS/Kurt Fuchs

Fraunhofer IIS

Center for Applied Research on Supply Chain Services at Fraunhofer IIS

Location Map

The Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research consists of 7 Fraunhofer institutes and research institutions. Here you will find an overview of our locations.

Fraunhofer Groups

Pooling expertise - Institutes working in related subject areas cooperate in Fraunhofer Groups and foster a joint presence on the R&D market. They help to define the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s business policy and act to implement the organizational and funding principles of the Fraunhofer model.

Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research
Fraunhofer Group Life Sciences
Fraunhofer Group Information and Communication Technology
Fraunhofer Group Defense and Security
Fraunhofer Group Light & Surfaces
Fraunhofer Group Materials and Components
Fraunhofer Group Microelectronics
Fraunhofer Group Production