Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Based in Germany, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the world’s leading applied research organisation. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritising research in key future technologies and transferring its research findings to industry in order to strengthen Germany as a hub of industrial activity and to benefit society.
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Helmholtz Association
The 18 Helmholtz Centres conduct research on behalf of the state and society. For example, what resources will we use to generate our energy in the future? How can we make mobility climate-friendly? What therapies will help with previously incurable diseases? The goal is to secure the basis for human life in the long term and develop technologies for a competitive economy.
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Leibniz Association
The Leibniz Association is the umbrella organisation under which 96 research institutions address scientific problems that have societal and international relevance. They are characterised by the great variety of their research topics in the humanities and social sciences, as well as in the natural and engineering sciences. Leibniz institutions, universities and industry partners work together on interdisciplinary issues in Leibniz Research Alliances, Leibniz Research Networks, Leibniz Labs and Leibniz ScienceCampi.
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Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
A physicist, Nobel prize winner and the founder of quantum physics, Max Planck was driven by a desire to research and understand. And this is precisely what the German research organisation that bears his name has made its guiding philosophy. The Max Planck Society has been very successful with its top-level basic research and has 31 Nobel Laureates among the ranks of its scientists.
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Academies of sciences and humanities
This is where the leading scholars of our time work together on behalf of society to regularly discuss scientific questions of an interdisciplinary nature. The primary objective of the academies is to coordinate in particular long-term foundational research projects, to advise policy-makers and the general public on issues relevant to the future, and to promote interdisciplinary dialogue through symposia and other events.
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Federal research institutions
Germany has 44 federal research institutions that focus specifically on research issues relevant to politics and government. Their scientists work on fundamental research projects and make up-to-date information available on a service-oriented basis. They compile forecasts to draw attention to future challenges at an early stage, or explore the effects of initiatives that have already been implemented. They therefore provide key scientific findings that Germany’s Federal Government needs for its decision-making processes.
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State research institutions
Germany’s federal states also run research institutions. They provide advice to policymakers, pursue research projects and are responsible for activities required by law, such as approvals, testing and the laying down of regulations. Across Germany there are almost 140 state-level institutions covering a broad range of research areas.
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