Fraunhofer Portugal

Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research

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Fraunhofer Portugal

The Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research (Fraunhofer Portugal), is a non-profit private association founded by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the largest organisation for applied research in Europe.

A Driving Force in Innovation

Fraunhofer Portugal aims on the creation of scientific knowledge capable of generating added value to its clients and partners, exploring technology innovations oriented towards economic growth, the social well-being and the improvement of the quality of life of its end-users.

Research of Practical Utility

Fraunhofer Portugal promotes and coordinates the cooperation between its research centers, other research institutions and Industry partners, with the objective of undertaking applied research of direct utility to private and public enterprises and of wide benefit to society.

Fraunhofer Portugal Latest News

New patent granted to FhP-AICOS’ solution

Fraunhofer Portugal was granted a European patent (EP3695775A1).

14.4.2023

Portuguese-German Parliamentary group of the Deutsche Bundestag visits Fraunhofer Portugal

20.12.2022

The University of Debrecen visits Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS on an exploratory trip for new research partners

27.10.2022

Technology and sustainability hand in hand in the final of the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge 2022

Happening in our R&D centres

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 21.4.2025

Advancing Automated Visual Inspection in the Automotive Industry

At Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, we continue to push the boundaries of Automated Visual Inspection with the approval of our latest research and innovation project, AI4CarOps, set to begin in July.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 1.4.2025

Advancing Digital Health: Insights from SIGNO & iNNOVSensing

On March 31^st, we gathered at Casa da Prelada for the closing event of SIGNO and iNNOVSensing, two projects exploring co-creation in ophthalmology and mental health. More than just an opportunity to share results, the event served as a reflection on key lessons and best practices for developing impactful healthcare technologies.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 26.3.2025

FhP-AICOS Empowers UFPA students with Hands-on Workshop

As part of an ongoing collaboration, FhP-AICOS’ researchers José Costa and Fernando Rego led a hands-on workshop on March 14^th, 2025, introducing the Kallisto Sensor Platform to researchers from the Laboratory of Smart and Sustainable Cities at the Universidade Federal do Pará.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 11.2.2025

Reflecting on Robustness in AI and launching the first Responsible AI Research Lab

On February 7^th, 2025, Porto became a hub for AI excellence as Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS hosted the Robustness in AI Workshop.