The heat energy stored in the earth’s crust can be used for heating, cooling and generating energy. Geothermal systems harness this natural source of heat inside the ground and represent a ...

Nuclear fusion offers huge potential for a new, sustainable energy source. Industrialized countries in particular need future-proof solutions for additional energy supplies that can provide baseload ...

Hydrogen will be an important factor in transitioning to a climate-neutral and sustainable economic system in many ways. It offers tremendous potential as a source of energy, for energy storage and as ...

One of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s key tasks is to recruit external scientists, and that is where the Fraunhofer Attract funding program comes in. The program allows you and other outstanding ...

Looking to explore your future while working on ours? That’s a great idea! With over 40 exciting vocational training tracks in the physical and life sciences, technology and engineering, IT, media and ...

Three to four days that could decide your choice of career? That’s our Talent Schools. Led by scientists, you can perform scientific experiments as part of informative and impactful workshops. The ...

The Fraunhofer Institutes undertake research of direct utility to private and public enterprise. The aim of this applied research is to use science and technology to create innovative products and ...

What will the mobility of the future be like? How can we ensure cybersecurity and data protection in a connected world? How do we design sustainable urban spaces? How can we make the energy transition ...

Fraunhofer is committed to attracting, promoting and retaining more women in applied research. With our tailor-made career and development program »Fraunhofer TALENTA« for female scientists and female ...

Our goal is to offer our employees a comprehensive educational and development program that helps them build the skills they need. From subject-specific knowledge to soft skills and behaviors to ...

Change doesn’t simply come about on its own. At Fraunhofer, we know that change requires forward-thinking people who are committed equally to advancing their own knowledge and our social impact.

Our fields of research are aligned with human needs, and in the same way, we align our working culture to the wishes and needs of our employees. We believe true work-life balance is more than just ...