Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI

Universities and public research organizations (PROs) are a central source of innovation in Europe. Translating the knowledge generated at universities and PROs into market applications, however, often proves challenging. A key instrument for knowledge and technology transfer from research to industry is academic patents. Fraunhofer ISI has developed a new method to make these academic patents measurable, enabling a better understanding of technology transfer from universities and PROs.

Almost three quarters of industrial CO₂ emissions in the EU are generated during the production of process heat – a huge and largely untapped potential for decarbonisation. The EU Commission is promoting the electrification of industry in a new pilot auction with a budget of one billion euros. The auction rules have now been published. Fraunhofer ISI is closely involved in the design of the auction. With scientific evidence and extensive experience, we are supporting the development of an instrument that will enable funding to be used in the most straightforward, effective, cost-efficient and technology-neutral way possible.

The »Resilient City Challenge« is an innovation challenge initiated by Fraunhofer ISI and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). It is being implemented as part of the Crowd Innovation project, which is funded by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space. The aim is to collect success stories, tools, and innovative approaches that can make cities resilient, fair, and future-ready.

Become part of the challenge and actively help shape the future of cities. Let’s innovate together!