Here you find information on the profile and research of the Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy IMW.

Fraunhofer IMW

Founded in 1949 and based in Germany, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the world's leading organization for application-oriented research. With its focus on key technologies of relevance for the future and the exploitation of results in business and industry, it plays a central role in the process of innovation. As a guide and stimulus for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it contributes to shaping our society and our future.

The Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy IMW specializes in applied, socio-economic research. For the long-term success of customers and partners from business, industry, research and society, the scientists at the Leipzig and Halle/Saale sites develop sound solutions for the challenges of digitalization, globalization, health economy, platform economy, digital value creation, transformation and structural change. für die Herausforderungen der Digitalisierung, Globalisierung, Gesundheitsökonomie, Plattformökonomie, digitale Wertschöpfung, Transformation und des Strukturwandels.

Research at Fraunhofer IMW

The Fraunhofer IMW's mission is to develop powerful and effective strategies, processes, and tools, in order to:

  • Facilitate knowledge and technology transfer between organizations
  • Convert knowledge into innovative products and services
  • Develop the right environment for innovation and knowledge transfer

Thinking globally, they aim for ecologically and socially balanced and economically viable solutions.

The Fraunhofer IMW's Staff

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The Fraunhofer IMW introduces itself. Picture: Fraunhofer IMW

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