When you collaborate with Fraunhofer CCIT, you benefit from the interdisciplinary scientific expertise of Fraunhofer researchers across different institutes. You gain access to the latest technologies and can work with us to promote innovation tailored to your specific applications.
How you benefit from cooperation:
- Customized, product-specific solutions along your entire digital value chain
- Retrofitting of your machine park – with regard to cost and performance efficiency
- Digitalization and data-driven optimization of your production through edge/cloud technologies, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
- Access to our technology suite with bundled expertise from applied cutting-edge Fraunhofer research and the added value of interdisciplinary research knowledge
- A single point of contact in project management
Cooperation partners
Whether you are from industry or administration, a company or a pre-competitive consortium, an SME or a multinational corporation, a start-up or an established business, from Germany or anywhere else in the world, in manufacturing, mobility, or agriculture—we are happy to provide you with our support and expertise, from research to product development.
Every cooperation is unique and tailored to your needs. As a cooperation partner, you have various options for putting your ideas into practice together with Fraunhofer CCIT.
Industrial contract research
The most common type of cooperation: Your company sees a need for research or development, for example to bring a product innovation to market, improve a process, test or optimize a workflow, or implement a new technology.
From initial contact to quotation
We discuss with you which form of cooperation is most suitable, what effort is to be expected for the research, development, or testing assignment, and then prepare a quotation for you. This discussion can take place at our premises or at your location. Confidentiality is our top priority. If desired, we will enter into a non-disclosure agreement in advance.
Conclusion of contract
Reliable and fair contract terms for our clients are our top priority. Our researchers and engineers receive support from an experienced contract department within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Project management
Our researchers and development engineers are experts in their field and experienced in efficient project management. Their work is subject to continuous review and is geared toward successful project completion.
Joint research
Some problems are so complex that several partners are needed to develop a solution. In joint research projects, we assist in finding suitable funding programs, putting together the project consortium, and submitting applications to funding bodies. If necessary, our employees involve other Fraunhofer Institutes and external partners, such as universities or companies, from our extensive network.
Funding
With many years of experience in applying for funding from the European Union, federal ministries (e.g., research, economy), or other funding bodies, we support you in all matters relating to the funding of research projects.
Project coordination
Our experts are experienced in coordinating complex joint projects and larger-scale flagship projects. In this context, we take on administrative and coordination tasks and ensure communication between the project partners in the network.
Additional services
In addition to conventional research projects, Fraunhofer CCIT also offers training and continuing education for companies, for example to introduce new processes and technologies. Our services also include scientific consulting and support for patent and IP portfolios. Clients also have access to open source and complementary technologies.
Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT