Activity Reports of the Fraunhofer ITWM

Quantum Technologies and AI. Envisioned Today. Built for Tomorrow.

Dear Readers,

With this report on the year 2025, we look back on an eventful year at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM). Published for the first time in a more compact format, this report nevertheless offers a wealth of insights into our key milestones.

For us, 2025 was a year of transformation. Following an internal strategic review, we restructured and reorganized the institute to position ourselves in the best possible way for the challenges of the future. As we all know, the world around us has changed.

Through our research, we actively contribute to making our society more resilient, strengthening the economy, and equipping decision-makers with the tools they need to act responsibly.

To achieve this, we rely on mathematics as a key enabler – one that unlocks innovation and drives greater efficiency across a wide range of industries.

In this report, we place a special focus on the future technologies of artificial intelligence and quantum computing. We have selected a number of projects that illustrate the broad range of their applications. Many more examples can be found on our website.

If you would like to learn more about any of these topics, our researchers will be happy to answer your questions and provide further information. I hope you enjoy reading this report!

»Through our research, we aim to make our society more resilient and strengthen the economy.«

Yours sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel
Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM