
Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1994 that bridges academic discovery and industrial innovation through applied research and development. It operates research centers in collaboration with premier U.S. universities, specializing in advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, software systems, and materials science. As part of the global Fraunhofer Network, it leverages international expertise to deliver technology solutions and R&D services to industry, state, and federal government customers. Fraunhofer USA focuses on transferring research from lab to market, addressing critical societal challenges, and strengthening transatlantic collaboration in education, applied research, and innovation. It operates technology hubs in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. and has a strong history of partnerships with universities and government agencies, contributing to thousands of successful projects over 30 years.

Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1994 that bridges academic discovery and industrial innovation through applied research and development. It operates research centers in collaboration with premier U.S. universities, specializing in advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, software systems, and materials science. As part of the global Fraunhofer Network, it leverages international expertise to deliver technology solutions and R&D services to industry, state, and federal government customers. Fraunhofer USA focuses on transferring research from lab to market, addressing critical societal challenges, and strengthening transatlantic collaboration in education, applied research, and innovation. It operates technology hubs in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. and has a strong history of partnerships with universities and government agencies, contributing to thousands of successful projects over 30 years.
Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit applied research organization
Founded: 1994
Focus areas: Advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy, AI, software systems, materials science
Geographic presence: U.S. regional centers (Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic)
Revenue model: Contract R&D, government grants, industry partnerships
Translating academic research into practical, market-ready technologies for industry and government customers.
1994
Research & Development / Applied Research
5130000.00
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