Technology & Innovation
Freiburg and the region are the base of renowned basic and applied research institutions that have specialised in innovative future technologies. This includes, for example, the areas of life sciences, medical technology, microsystems engineering, information technology and robotics, interactive materials and organically inspired materials as well as sustainable technical systems.
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Modern spaces in Freiburg for an innovative working environment
The mid-sized economic structure with numerous global market and technology leaders as well as hidden champions and the strong service sector are characteristic of this region. The focus on seminal, knowledge-based growth sectors has gained crucial advantages for the location in international competition.
Largest Fraunhofer location and part of the innovation alliance
The five resident Fraunhofer institutes develop technologies for numerous applications in the areas of energy, safety, communication, environment, health, production and mobility. With approximately 2,500 employees, Freiburg is the largest Fraunhofer location in Germany – ahead of Berlin and Dresden. In the science city of Freiburg, research at Fraunhofer provides for a bridging between research and application. With system- and technology-orientated innovations, the Fraunhofer institutes contribute to the competitiveness of their customers in the region.
Freiburg Innovation Award
Thanks to the special structure, good and innovative ideas can develop well in Freiburg and are supported. The Technologiestiftung BioMed Freiburg and Freiburg’s innovation leader in the field of medical technology, Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG, grant the “Freiburg Innovation Award” every two years, which is supported by the Sparkasse Freiburg-Nördlicher Breisgau.
Since 1992, the award has recognised ideas for new products, processes or services that are particularly innovative and sustainable, exhibit economic relevance and are applicable and marketable in practice or that represent a viable basis for a future-orientated business model. The award is endowed with a total of EUR 10,000.
Additionally, Industrie- und Handelskammer Südlicher Oberrhein and the Freiburg Chamber of Crafts are founding in 2021 two special awards for the areas of industry, commerce, retail and service as well as manual crafts.
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Winner of the Freiburg Innovation Award 2019
Institutions and companies in Freiburg
A wide variety of companies and institutions are resident in Freiburg and the surrounding area that deal intensively with technological and innovative developments. Here is a selection:
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Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Fahnenbergplatz
79098 Freiburg
Web: uni-freiburg.deThe University of Freiburg is one of Germany’s renowned universities and is also internationally known. It offers many different study programmes with a wide range of subjects.
Hahn-Schickard Institut Freiburg
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Georges-Köhler-Allee 103
79110 Freiburg im Breisgau
Web: hahn-schickard.deHahn-Schickard steht für industrienahe, anwendungsorientierte Forschung, Entwicklung und Fertigung in der Mikrosystemtechnik an den Standorten Stuttgart, Villingen-Schwenningen und Freiburg. In Freiburg hat das Institut für Mikroanalysesysteme seinen Sitz.
FIT Freiburger Zentrum für interaktive Werkstoffe und bioinspirierte Technologien
Turmstraße 24
79098 Freiburg
Web: fit.uni-freiburg.deThe FIT occupies itself with basic research for the development of new materials and technologies.
Zentralstelle für Technologietransfer
Stefan-Meier-Straße 8
79104 Freiburg
Web: zft.uni-freiburg.deThe Technology Transfer Office (ZFT) is the interface between the Medical Center – University of Freiburg, the University of Freiburg and business.
Fraunhofer-Institut für Physikalische Messtechnik (IPM)
Georges-Köhler-Allee 301
79110 Freiburg
Web: ipm.fraunhofer.deThe Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques (IPM) develops customised measurement techniques and systems for the industry. Many years of experience with optical technologies form the basis for high-tech solutions in production control, object and shape recording, gas and process technology as well as in the field of thermal energy converters.
Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik – Ernst Mach Institut (EMI)
Ernst-Zermelo-Straße 4
79104 Freiburg
Web: emi.fraunhofer.deThe Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut (EMI), analyses the physics of fast-moving processes. The EMI deals with crash, impact and shock wave phenomena in experiment and simulation on a cross-domain and material basis. For society, this results in optimised systems in the areas of defence, safety and resilience, automotive, space travel, aviation and sustainability.
Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Festkörperphysik (IAF)
Tullastraße 72
79108 Freiburg
Web: iaf.fraunhofer.deHigh-frequency circuits for communication technology, energy-efficient voltage converter modules for electromobility, laser systems for spectroscopic sensors, innovative hardware for quantum computers as well as quantum sensors based on Diamant – this is just a selection of developments with which Fraunhofer IAF advances the research and development of innovative semiconductor technologies.
Based on III/V semiconductors, the institute develops electronic and optoelectronic construction elements for a large number of applications. As one of the leading research institutions worldwide in this area, it covers the entire value chain: its core areas of expertise range from material research to design, technology and circuits as well as modules and systems.Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik (IWM)
Wöhlerstraße 11
79108 Freiburg
Web: iwm.fraunhofer.deThe Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) is a research and development partner for industry and for public clients.
Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme (ISE)
Heidenhofstraße 2
79110 Freiburg im Breisgau
Web: ise.fraunhofer.deThe Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) creates technical conditions for an environmentally friendly energy supply.
Forum Angewandte Informatik und Mikrosystemtechnik (FAIM)
Georges-Köhler-Allee 102
79110 Freiburg
Web: faim.tf.uni-freiburg.deAs a merger of representatives from business and science, the FAIM promotes various technologies, processes and applications of information technology and microsystems engineering.
Spitzencluster microTEC Südwest e.V.
Emmy-Noether-Straße 2
79110 Freiburg
Web: microtec-suedwest.deThe association microTEC Südwest e.V. is an expertise and cooperation network for intelligent microsystems engineering solutions.
Baden-Württemberg: Connected e.V. / bwcon GmbH
Regionalbüro Freiburg
Kreativpark Lokhalle
Paul-Ehrlich-Straße 7
79106 Freiburg im Breisgau
Web: bwcon.debwcon ist eine Wirtschaftsinitiative zur Förderung des Innovations- und Hightech-Standortes Baden-Württemberg. Das landesweite Netzwerk verbindet in Baden-Württemberg Unternehmen, Forschungsreinrichtungen und Experten und legt seinen Fokus auf Innovation und Business.
TDK Micronas
Hans-Bunte-Straße 19
79108 Freiburg
Web: micronas.tdk.comTDK-Micronas is the centre of excellence for magnetic field sensors and CMOS integration within the TDK Group.
Testo SE & CO. KGaA
Celsiusstraße 2
79822 Titisee-Neustadt
Web: testo.comTesto is a global market leader in the production and distribution of measuring equipment and systems.
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1
79183 Waldkirch
Web: sick.comSICK ist einer der weltweit führenden Hersteller von intelligenten Sensoren und Sensorlösungen für die Fabrik-, Logistik- und Prozessautomation. Das Unternehmen ist mit über 50 Tochtergesellschaften und Beteiligungen sowie zahlreichen Vertretungen rund um den Globus präsent.
Sensopart Messtechnik GmbH
Nägelseestraße 16
79288 Gottenheim
Web: sensopart.comSensoPart occupies itself with opto-
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Baden Campus Breisach
Bahnhofstraße 35a
79206 Breisach
Web: badencampus.deAls Innovationsplattform verbindet der Baden Campus Startups, mittelständische Unternehmen, Kommunen, wissenschaftliche Einrichtungen und Nachwuchstalente
Relevant conferences in Freiburg:
In Freiburg, the field of innovation and technology does not stand still. In addition to the Freiburg Innovation Award, which is granted every two years, othe events also take place. Here is a selection of interesting events:
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Freiburg Innovation Award
Biennial (in autumn)
Konzerthaus Freiburg
Web: freiburg.deSmashingConf Freiburg
Web Design Konferenz und WorkshopsAnnually (in autumn)
Historisches Kaufhaus Freiburg
Web: smashingconf.comMICROTEC SÜDWEST CLUSTER CONFERENCE 2019
20 - 21 March 2019
Konzerthaus Freiburg
Web: microtec-suedwest.de1st DPG Autumn Conference- German Physical Society
23 - 27 September 2019
Universität Freiburg (Haus zur Lieben Hand, Audimax)
Web: dpg-physik.deGeMiC 2018 - German Microwave Conference
12 - 14 March 2018
Konzerthaus Freiburg
Web: iaf.fraunhofer.de29. EUROSensors Konferenz für Mikrosystemtechnik und Sensoren
6 - 9 September 2015
Konzerthaus Freiburg
Web: eurosensors.net
Approx. 500 participantsMicroTAS 2013
27 - 31 October 2013
Konzerthaus Freiburg
Web: microtasconferences.org45th Annual Conference of the German Society for Biomedical Engineering
27 - 30 September 2011
Konzerthaus Freiburg
Web: vde.com
