Fraunhofer ISE develops semi-transparent PV modules
Organic solar modules score points for their flexibility, transparency, and a particularly good environmental footprint. Wavelength-dependent transparency, in particular, is a major strength of organic photovoltaics. Researchers at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have now succeeded in building 14.5 by 14.5- centimetre organic PV modules with an […]
A chain reaction for growth – VTT launches its new strategy
VTT’s new strategy seeks to significantly increase the commercialisation of research. The research centre aims to double both the number of startups emerging from VTT and its commercial revenue by 2030. This is expected to set off a chain reaction of growth: research becomes technology, technology becomes business, and business becomes jobs, exports and competitiveness. […]
Imec expands global footprint of imec.ventures with US presence
Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, has unveiled a dedicated imec.ventures presence in the United States, with teams in Silicon Valley and on the East Coast. This step supports imec’s ambition to drive the creation and scaling of semiconductor deep-tech ventures worldwide – by further strengthening its engagement with the […]
Fraunhofer IPMS develops innovative 2K OLED microdisplay
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed an innovative 2K OLED microdisplay. They will present initial results at SID Display Week 2026 in Los Angeles, USA, from 5-7 May 2026, at Booth 1146. OLED microdisplays are a mature technology for generating high-resolution images for a wide range of optical applications. Recently, […]
Fraunhofer IPMS – AI-enabled miniaturised sensor technology
Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, together with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the Center for Applied Research and Technology e.V. (ZAFT), is launching the FastSense research project – Innovative sensor technology and AI for environmental and hazardous substance monitoring. The project aims to develop a portable, fast measurement system combining state-of-the-art […]