Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Erlangen, Bavaria, DE

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Comprehensive public research university in Erlangen–Nuremberg, Germany, with co-located Fraunhofer institutes, an integrated university hospital, shared industry labs and testbeds, and a dedicated technology transfer office. Situated beside Siemens Healthineers’ headquarters, it enables swift collaboration from prototype to validation.

Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (FAU) is a large, comprehensive public research university spanning campuses in Erlangen and Nuremberg and known for strong university–industry collaboration. Its location places faculty and students next to national research institutes and corporate R&D sites, including Fraunhofer IIS/IISB and Siemens Healthineers’ global headquarters. Integration with Universitätsklinikum Erlangen supports clinical studies, real‑world evidence generation, and regulatory pathways. Corporate engagement is supported by shared labs, contract research frameworks, and matchmaking via FAU’s Office of Knowledge and Technology Transfer. Research is backed by competitive funding from the DFG, BMBF, EU programs, and Bavarian initiatives.

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