Fraunhofer Institute Publishes 2025 Annual Report

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a leading organization for applied research, has published its 2025 annual report, highlighting its progress and collaborations with industry, government, and society.

The report showcases key achievements, including the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production (FFB) successfully producing electrically functional lithium-ion battery cells using entirely European manufacturing technology. This milestone, achieved in Münster in December 2025, marks a significant step towards competitive battery production.

Fraunhofer's research and innovation centers in Heilbronn (HNFIZ) are consolidating expertise from eight institutes in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Supported by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and in close cooperation with local companies and public institutions, this initiative aims to create a unique scientific ecosystem for technology transfer and commercialization.

The report also addresses the German federal government's High-Tech Agenda Germany (HTAD) initiative, designed to enhance Germany's innovative capacity and sovereignty in global technological competition. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is actively contributing to this agenda through cutting-edge applied research and the establishment of regional innovation partnerships.

In the report's foreword, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft President and CEO Holger Hanselka emphasizes the need for a regulatory environment conducive to innovation, alongside the courage to prioritize and implement structural reforms. He also stresses the importance of fostering a culture of risk-taking and entrepreneurship within Germany's innovation system.