We are Fraunhofer´s Deeptech Incubator, empowering ventures through our unique technology transfer program.
Who can take part in our program?
If you are a Fraunhofer researcher or an entrepreneur, willing to use Fraunhofer technology, then you are welcome to send an application for our tech transfer program.
Join the entrepreneurial fast track towards your spin-off or licensing deal and found your own company supported by the AHEAD Program. If you are not that into business then let true entrepreneurs build the founding team and support the spin-off from within Fraunhofer with your expertise.
AHEAD enables external startups and founders to benefit from Fraunhofer technology and bring innovative high-tech products to market.
Be part of a sustainable and growing network. We enable you to work with technologies and motivated researchers from all of our 76 institutes and get access to the next cutting edge, high-tech startups. Support our teams via industry specific workshops, network events, mentoring and access to resources of industry partners.
Invest in the outcome of our early-stage incubation program: our spin-offs and participations.
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The AHEAD Program
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Current projects that participate in the Fraunhofer AHEAD Program
Promotors Community
Looking for somebody at your Fraunhofer Institute, who can support you in transfering technology to the market and answers your questions regarding the AHEAD Program?
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