FAU Profile Center Solar – Materials and Processes for Photovoltaics
FAU Solar focuses on pioneering research in new materials and production technologies for next-generation, sustainable photovoltaic solutions.

Your IP partner in Bavaria – expert guidance from idea to protection, powered by 135+ years of innovation experience
The Patent Center Bavaria, run by Bayern Innovativ, is your go-to partner for all things intellectual property. Located in Nuremberg, it combines over 135 years of experience with strong partnerships – including the German Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office’s PATLIB network. Whether you’re looking for support with patent searches, inventor advice, CE marking, or product safety, the center is here to help you protect your ideas and turn innovation into success.
FAU Solar focuses on pioneering research in new materials and production technologies for next-generation, sustainable photovoltaic solutions.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, conducts world-class research in microelectronic and IT system solutions and services. Today, it is the largest institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

iENA in Nuremberg is the world-renowned platform for inventors, startups, researchers, and companies to present innovations, find partners, and open up new markets.

The Profile Center New Materials & Processes at FAU focuses on developing innovative materials and advanced manufacturing techniques for future industrial and technological applications.

Participate in the Digital Tech Fellows Program for curious and engaged talents: unlock the entrepreneur in you, and become part of the vibrant community of change makers.

The Profile Center Light.Matter.QuantumTechnologies at FAU explores the interaction between light and matter to enable breakthroughs in quantum technologies, photonics, and beyond.

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