Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP

We make materials fit for the future! Creative solutions are the key to overcoming the challenges of the present and the future – whether they be climate change, pandemics, the energy transition, structural change or new mobility concepts. Fraunhofer IAP tackles these challenges through innovative materials, processes and technologies, targeting the entire value chain – from the idea to the customized prototype. Our topic areas are bioeconomy and sustainability, energy transition and mobility, health and quality of life, industry and technology. Fraunhofer IAP is headed by Professor Alexander Böker and employs around 260 people at 6 locations.