Fraunhofer Institute

Technical supporter

Research

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Fraunhofer Institute

Network role Technical supporter

Circularity Level High -

Global Threshold High -

Track your optimization plan and its solutions on demand

We assess how organizations perform within the S2C ecosystem, focusing on rankings, circularity, and professionalism. Explore their services and collaboration models—and uncover the opportunities you can take advantage of

Vertical approach

Fraunhofer’s vertical circular economy strategy is to close value chains from raw materials to recycled outputs via innovation hubs (CIRCONOMY®), digital tools, bioeconomy, and mission-driven value cycles.

Cross-cutting approach

Fraunhofer’s cross-cutting circular economy strategy is: enabling sovereign value cycles via systemic, technical & social innovation, integrating shared data spaces, cooperation across Fraunhofer + partners to slow, narrow & close material & energy loops.

Networking core

Fraunhofer acts as convener of mission-oriented CIRCONOMY® Hubs—connecting science, industry, society & politics into innovation ecosystems sharing data, roadmaps, and scaling circular economy solutions.

S2C Monitoring

Smart2Circular tracks applied research activities of the various affiliated institutes, focusing on assembly models, biomaterials, technologies, and circular electronics recovery.

Operational Support

Leveraging their technical and financial strengths, S2C network entities enhance the agility of our services and deliver the right infrastructure, methodologies, and processes to create effective solutions for our clients