Fraunhofer ICT Group

The Fraunhofer ICT Group is the largest provider of applied research in the field of information and communications technologies in Europe. It marshals key expertise for business and society to utilize in exploiting opportunities and meeting the challenges that result from the comprehensive digitalization of virtually all aspects of today’s new world. The Fraunhofer ICT Group covers a broad spectrum of technological fields through its member institutes, from the basics to practical solutions in informatics, mathematics, as well as information and communications technology, and it offers assistance to national and international IT providers and IT users alike, particularly SMEs.

In addition, the Fraunhofer ICT Group defines and works on the predominant topics crucial for the future of business and society through interdisciplinary initiatives at the highest conceptual level. In pursuing its vision, the Fraunhofer ICT Group works closely with trade associations, scientific organizations, and the body politic, as well as engaging the public through its information channels as well as educating the coming generation.

Technology-driven R&D roadmaps

These focus on forecasting and planning developments in key technologies. They identify future technology trends and lay the foundation for future-oriented research projects to drive scientific progress.
 

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud-based Data Spaces
  • Quantum Computing
  • Next Generation Computing
  • IT and Cyber Security

Business-driven R&D roadmaps

They are designed to anticipate specific applications and market requirements. The focus here is on transferring research outcomes into practical solutions, thereby building a bridge from fundamentals to applications.
 

  • Cognitive Food and Agriculture
  • Smart Construction
  • Industrial Metaverse
  • Digital Energy Systems
  • Digital Mobility Systems
  • Digital Health
  • Digital Public Services

Cross-thematical roadmaps

These provide an integrative framework that brings together different research disciplines and topics. They support interdisciplinary collaboration and promote synergies between different research areas.
 

  • Software-based Value Creation in Germany and Europe
  • Open Source Software