Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research

The Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research is a research facility in Karlsruhe that focuses on technological progress, economic questions, and social change. Its work centers on analyzing innovations and how they affect industry and everyday life.

The facility was founded in 1972 as part of the Fraunhofer Society and began with research on system technology. In 2004 it expanded its focus to explore a wider range of innovation topics.

The institute investigates how new technologies shape daily life and society. Visitors can observe how researchers from different fields work together to develop practical solutions for real-world challenges.

The institute works on various research projects funded by public sources, European grants, and company support. Visitors should arrange visits in advance to gain insights into ongoing projects or specific research areas.

The institute examines electric vehicles as energy storage systems and their potential role in future power grids. This research could reveal how millions of cars could function simultaneously as distributed energy sources.

Location: Karlsruhe

Inception: 1972

Part of: Fraunhofer Society

Website: https://isi.fraunhofer.de

GPS coordinates: 49.02780,8.44153

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02