Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
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Monika Landgraf
Head of Science Communications and Spokesperson for the President
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Hansastraße 27 c
80686 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 89 1205-1333
Archive Fraunhofer positions
Fraunhofer Gender Equality Plan
The promotion of equal opportunities in research and innovation is an important objective for the EU Commission, which the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft supports with a commitment signed by the Executive Board. The "Gender Equality Plan" is accessible to all Fraunhofer employees on the intranet. It provides an overview of the status quo, goals and measures for the promotion of equal opportunities at Fraunhofer.
Participation in statements of the Alliance of Science Organizations (national)
The Alliance of Science Organisations
Fraunhofer is a member of the Alliance of Science Organizations, an association of the most important science organizations in Germany. It regularly comments on important science policy issues.
Other members are the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Helmholtz Association, the German Rectors' Conference (HRK), the Leibniz Association, the Max Planck Society (MPG), the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the German Council of Science and Humanities.
In 2024, the Max Planck Society will assume leadership of the Alliance's activities.
Position papers at EU level
FP10: A Research Framework Program Fit for the Future
The ongoing polycrisis must not stop or delay research and innovation (R&I) efforts to bring about the necessary transition to a sustainable and digital economy that will secure long-term value creation and industrial competitiveness in Europe. Europe’s ambition to solve the most pressing societal challenges such as the climate crisis can only be fulfilled by increased political and monetary support for R&I. Collaboration among European countries and all societal stakeholders are essential in tackling these challenges and build up on Europe’s strengths making them fit for the future in a globally competitive landscape. Facilitating a budget that empowers R&I must be a priority for the European Union. This secures Europe’s capabilities to research, develop, and bring innovation to the market for the benefit of European citizens. Therefore, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft welcomes and strongly supports the call for a ringfenced R&I budget of 200 billion euros for the next framework program (FP10).
Fraunhofer position paper on the future of FP10
Fraunhofer input to the High-Level Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe
Summary of the Fraunhofer statement: Research and development involving technologies with dual-use potential
May 2024
Joint Statement on PFAS by Fraunhofer, RISE, TECNALIA, TNO and VTT
May 2024
Fraunhofer research policy recommendations for PFAS
February 2024
Response of Fraunhofer regarding the public consultation by the European Commission on THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH & INNOVATION FRAMEWORK PROGRAMS 2014-2027
February 2023
Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany: Statement on the Initiative of the European Commission: Reforming Research Assessmen
May 2022
From a practical view: The proposed Dual-Use Regulation and Export Control Challenges for Research and Academia
Fraunhofer Headquarters, Legal Department, Export Control / TNO Defence, Safety and Security (December 2017)
Fraunhofer's 5 guiding principles for the preparation of the 9th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
September 2017
The ETS Innovation Fund: Lighthouse Projects for a low-carbon economy
Fraunhofer EU Office (April 2017)
Six Missions for Europe – Creating Added Value for the European Citizen
After our first conceptional position paper on a mission-oriented funding approach, Fraunhofer extends the discussion by providing a few tangible and illustrative examples for potential European missions (December 2017)
Industrial Research & Innovation for Impact and European Added Value
Fraunhofer's comments on the Lamy report (published on July 3rd, 2017) with special focus on industry participation in EU research and innovation programmes (July 2017)
Towards a European Innovation Council
Fraunhofer's input on the European commission's public consultation on a European Innovation Council (April 2016)
European Association for Research and Technology Organisations EARTO
The "European Association of Research and Technology Organizations (EARTO)" is the European umbrella organization for applied research organizations based in Brussels, representing the interests of about 350 research and technology organizations (RTOs) from more than 32 countries. Currently, Antti Vasara (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) chairs EARTO together with François Jacq (CEA, France).
The research of EARTO members leads to technological innovations with impact on and for economy, society and politics. Therefore, a constant exchange with policy stakeholders at the European level, partners from all over the world and companies from all over Europe is essential.
The technical discussions of the members on different aspects of research and innovation take place in EARTO's working groups. An important signal for the European debates are EARTO's position papers, which are written in close cooperation with the member organizations. Representatives of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft are also actively involved in EARTO's committees.
Non-European, international members of EARTO are organized in RIN (RTOs International Network). The activities of this informal network include annual meetings, the development of joint projects such as benchmark studies or coordination with international organizations such as the OECD.
EARTO Working Groups
Fraunhofer is represented in all working groups (WG) and currently chairs the WG Critical Raw Materials.
Policy Working Groups
Technology Working Groups
