INATECH Information

Five Fraunhofer institutes, the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and a common goal: to establish sustainability as the guiding principle in the development of technical systems. Engineering science for sustainability The Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH) researches and develops engineering solutions as driven by current sustainability challenges. Sustainable materials, energy systems and resilience stand at the center of the program. Today’s needs and future generations are the focus Together with partners and interest groups from the private and public sectors, INATECH is involved in interdisciplinary research projects: develops methods, models, materials, technologies, demonstrators, and technical systems that will meet the needs of today’s and future generations. From fundamental research to industrial solutions INATECH is an equal partnership between the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and all five Fraunhofer institutes located in Freiburg. This foundation is unique in the research field, a structure that covers the entire spectrum from fundamental research to industrial application.