Fraunhofer USA

Fraunhofer USA is an independent, non-profit applied R&D organization with a network of centers across the United States, backed by the global Fraunhofer network. Many facilities are co-located on research university campuses and in manufacturing regions, enabling access to shared equipment, specialized labs, and talent close to supply chains. Its contract research model emphasizes rapid scoping, prototyping, pilot-scale demonstration, and validation in industry-relevant settings, giving partners a low-risk path from concept to implementation. Research is supported by industry sponsorships and competitive federal and state funding from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy and the Department of Defense, with industry-friendly IP terms and licensing to streamline collaboration.