Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research

 

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

31.7.2023

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 / 11.3.2024

Collaborative Innovation: Tekon Electronics and Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS modernize IoT solutions

 

Tekon Electronics partnered with FhP-AICOS to develop their line of IoT ready industrial monitoring sensors. FhP-AICOS’ expertise in developing embedded system solutions for IoT has complemented and accompanied Tekon Electronics’ business vision in launching various products over time.

 

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 27.2.2024

Connecting Academia and Industry: Welcoming 2024 Master's Students

 

We continue our tradition of welcoming a dynamic group of master's students each year, who choose to embark on a journey of discovery, development, and real-world application by developing their master theses within our research centre.

 

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 16.2.2024

AUTONOMOUS: Co-designing for Dementia

 

In the sphere of innovation and technology development, the approach of co-design holds a pivotal role, particularly when it comes to creating solutions that are inclusive and accessible for users with specific needs. A perfect example of this approach in action is the co-design sessions implemented recently in Italy, as part of the project AUTONOMOUS.

 

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS / 15.2.2024

Enhanced human movement analysis earns Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS a new patent

 

We are proud to announce that our research center has recently been awarded a new patent, marking the third patent for Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS in 2023. This patent introduces an innovative method for an integrated, multifactorial, and adaptive approach to fall risk evaluation, fall detection, and fall prevention.