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 / 10.10.2024

FhP-AICOS’ Digital Solution for People with Dementia Competing for €1.2 Million International Award

AUTONOMOUS is a digital solution developed by a team of researchers at Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University and the LUCA School of Arts. Its goal is to assist individuals with dementia in safely and independently performing daily tasks.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 3.10.2024

Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation

In September, Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS (FhP-AICOS) celebrated 15 years of innovation, collaboration, and impactful research with a week-long series of events at both our Porto and Lisbon facilities. The anniversary week served not only as a reflection on our achievements but also as an opportunity to showcase our work and the talented team behind it to our partners, industry leaders, students, and the community.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 26.9.2024

15th Edition of the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge: Global Experts and Cutting-Edge Ideas

The Closing Event of the 15^th edition of the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge took place last Wednesday (Sep 25) at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), recognizing the most innovative technological ideas from Portuguese universities of 2024.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 17.9.2024

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS welcomes German delegation: Shaping the Future of Industrial Innovation

This week, Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS had the honor of welcoming a distinguished delegation from Southern Germany (wvib Schwarzwald AG) to our Porto office.