We research, you benefit
Securing Progress with Innovations Made by FZI
Are you facing IT challenges in areas such as the energy transition, cybersecurity, or sustainable mobility? The FZI is your partner for innovative software, system solutions, and concepts.
Our core competencies include generative AI, healthcare, logistics, mobility, production, robotics, security, and sustainability.
As a non-profit independent foundation, we put the latest research into practice through close collaboration, in-depth expertise, and practical knowledge transfer.
Research on direct commission
Contract research at the FZI means goal-oriented research for third parties. We develop scientifically sound solutions for specific application problems and translate the latest findings into practice. The client bears the costs and receives the rights of use. Our offer also includes technology scouting, feasibility studies, and training for innovative technologies.
Collaborative research
The FZI conducts research in collaboration with companies and other research institutions to achieve a research goal. The collaboration involves central funding, mutual support, and pooled expertise, leading to valuable synergies and innovative solutions.
SMEs in particular appreciate this, as they often lack resources. Funding programs at the EU, federal, and state levels are available to support here.
From idea to solution
This is how we can support you
As a flexible partner, we offer various types of cooperation to provide you with the best possible support.
- Customized training courses
- Workshops on state-of-the-art technologies
- Introduction into new application systems
- A couple of weeks – a couple of months
Thematic
preliminary studies and feasibility studies
- Technology scouting
- Architecture review
- Supervised theses
- Individual days – a few weeks
Proof-of-Concept
development
- Development of concepts
- Data analysis
- Prototype implementations
- A couple of days – several months
Code, model, and architecture review
- Review of proprietary solutions
- Review of architectures
- A few weeks
Second Opinion
- Concept review before implementation
- Review of solutions before outsourcing
- Objective support of outsourcing
- A few months
Scientist-on-Site
- Close collaboration on new topics
- Joint development and integration into the corporate context
- Months – several years
Do you have an individual request or need advice
on our portfolio? Please feel free to contact us!


Targeted and professional
Core competencies of our research
We develop research solutions for companies and institutions of all sizes in these core competence areas. Whether for medium-sized businesses, large corporations, or the public sector and regardless of industry or manufacturer. We are certified according to ISO 27001.
Generative AI
Customized generative AI models meeting your requirements.
Read moreHealthcare
Innovative solutions for healthy living and an efficient digital healthcare.
Read moreLogistics
Logistics redesigned: AI-supported solutions for the future.
Read moreMobility
Future-proof mobility concepts in a real-world test environment.
Read moreProduction
Shaping future-proof production with intelligent IT solutions.
Read moreRobotics
Robust service robotics for a wide range of applications.
Read moreSafety
Security and law for a reliable digital future.
Read moreSustainablilty
Strategic consulting for a climate-friendly transformation.
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The FZI brings science into practice – which benefits andrena. Together, we have developed solutions for medium-sized industrial companies. Experts from the FZI provide valuable support for our innovations.
As a founding member of CyberForum, the FZI has been closely associated with us for many years. We have won important projects for Baden-Württemberg, such as the DIZ | Digital Innovation Center, Cyberwehr Baden-Württemberg, and de:hub for applied Artificial Intelligence.