Fraunhofer Gesellschaft is a non-profit applied research organization established in Germany. It provides contract-based research and innovation services to business, the public sector, and government.

The organization, headquartered in Munich, operates through around 75 institutes and independent research units throughout Germany, employing nearly 32,000 scientists, engineers, and technical personnel. Fraunhofer, founded in 1949, focuses on market-relevant research and technology transfer, assisting companies in developing goods, optimising processes, and entering new markets.