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As the largest Fraunhofer Institute, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, headquartered in Erlangen, is a global leader in applied research, driving innovation for transformative products and services that shape the digital future. Fraunhofer IIS gained international recognition for developing the mp3 format and next-generation codecs. Today, it is the largest and most economically successful institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Boosting economic competitiveness and contributing to a sustainable future for society – these are the goals by which the institute defines its success. Across seven research divisions, Fraunhofer IIS develops forward-thinking solutions that drive technological progress for its national and international partners and clients in industry, business and the public sector. Its strong performance is built on four core areas of expertise: artificial intelligence, microelectronics, data acquisition and analysis, as well as signal processing and data transmission. Its ability to combine and tailor these competencies to meet the specific needs of industry enables Fraunhofer IIS to provide original and forward-looking solutions to its clients. More than 1,200 employees work in contract research for industry, service providers, and the public sector. Founded in 1985, the institute operates across its locations in 12 cities: Erlangen (headquarters), Nuremberg, Fürth, and Dresden, as well as Bamberg, Deggendorf, Ilmenau, Munich, Passau, Merkendorf, Waischenfeld, and Würzburg. In 2024, Fraunhofer IIS generated €240 million in funding, with 42 percent of its budget covered by revenue from industry. Additional funding came from public projects, institutional funding from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, and other sources.

The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) in Potsdam is Germany's university center of excellence for digital engineering, advancing research and education in IT systems engineering, data engineering, cyber security, entrepreneurship, and digital health. With its bachelor‘s and master’s degree programs, the Faculty of Digital Engineering, established jointly by HPI and the University of Potsdam, offers innovative engineering- and application-oriented study programs. At present, more than 700 students are enrolled in the program. HPI consistently earns a top-notch place in the CHE University Ranking. The HPI School of Design Thinking is Europe’s first innovation school for university students. It is based on the Stanford model of the d.school and offers 300 places annually for a supplementary study. At HPI there are currently twenty-two professors and over 50 guest professors and lecturers. HPI conducts research noted for its high standard of excellence in its IT topic areas. PhD candidates carry out research at the HPI Research Schools in Potsdam and its branches in Cape Town and Irvine. The focus of HPI’s teaching and research is on the foundations and applications of large, highly complex and networked IT systems. In addition, HPI concentrates on the development and research of user-oriented innovations for all areas of life.