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 / 3.9.2024

FhP-AICOS Design Team Receives Prestigious International Recognition

FhP-AICOS design team has recently – and proudly - been distinguished with notable praises in the international design community. The designs developed for the Operator and Redefine projects have been recognized as winners of the esteemed DNA Paris Design Awards.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 19.6.2024

15th Edition of the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge: technological ideas recognized with scientific awards and mentorship

Registrations are now open for the 15th edition of the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge, the idea contest organized by Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS. Until July 21, master's students from Portuguese universities can submit their innovative ideas to be recognized and awarded.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 12.6.2024

FhP-AICOS develops a digital recommendation system to passively enhance inhouse living conditions

PortoSense, being developed by FhP-AICOS together with Porto Digital and Domus Porto, is part of CommuniCity, a transformative citizen-centred EU funded project. The study started at the beginning of 2024 with interviews with five specialists, including thermal comfort and air quality experts, civil engineering professors, and Domus Porto technicians.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 7.6.2024

Empowering Manufacturing Workers Through Technology

As part of the Fictions project, Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS organised three workshops at the DST group's premises in Braga.