Partnering with Fraunhofer TechBridge speeds the time from concept to prototype to marketable product by leveraging the extensive resources of the Fraunhofer Society. Fraunhofer becomes your technical partner to evaluate pipeline options and build companies. Through this unique partnership, TechBridge works with you to identify key areas of market need, source technologies to address those challenges, and apply Fraunhofer resources to develop and demonstrate solutions. 

For Foundations & Government, we offer:

• A technically focused organization to help execute your mission
• Deep knowledge within renewable energy, materials, water, and cleantech fields
• Ability to manage multiple projects with early stage entrepreneurs
• Accountability and regular updates
• High visibility for demonstration of results
• An educational mission to train the next generation entrepreneurs and workforce
• A reliable non-profit organization with a track record of excellence

For Corporate Strategic Partners, we offer:

• A window into new developments at Fraunhofer R&D labs
• Prescreened startups for joint development projects
• A technical partner for technology demonstration and evaluation
• Access to Fraunhofer IP licensing opportunities
• Connection to a network of university researchers

For Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists, we offer:

• Lower technical risk in selection of pipeline companies
• Technical R&D and prototyping guidance for portfolio companies
• Streamlined seed-stage investment process
• High quality technical screening and deal-flow analysis
• Efficient progress to technical milestones
• Lean operation of risky startups

For other collaborators, such as legal firms, recruiters, and consultants, we offer access to prescreened entrepreneurs and startups that need services. Please contact us if you are interested in working with TechBridge.