Annual reports

The annual report provides information about the institute in figures, the work of the business units and their scientific projects as well as reporting on selected activities. 

The latest issue, titled “Driving High-Tech,” was published in 2026.

Fraunhofer IAF has been making substantial contributions to the key technologies and strategic research fields of Germany’s High-Tech Agenda for many decades. With our research on III-V semiconductors and diamond-based quantum technologies, we are creating the technological foundations to sustainably strengthen the sovereignty, competitiveness, and future viability of Germany and Europe.

“Driving High-Tech” expresses our commitment to consistently transferring these technologies into industrial applications. Our annual report showcases how we are turning this commitment into reality: In Heilbronn, the FIZ Chip AI is creating an ecosystem for AI-based chip design. Through our involvement in European pilot lines for microelectronics, we are strengthening value creation in Europe. At the IFE Targetry HUB, we are developing basic technologies for future commercial fusion power plants, and with our projects in the field of quantum computing, we are creating low-threshold access for industrial companies.

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