By issuing joint calls for proposals for trilateral transfer projects, the DFG and the Fraunhofer Society are seeking to close the gap that often exists between basic research and application, thereby supporting the utilisation of fundamental scientific findings in all areas.

Funding is provided for projects pursued by consortia consisting of scientists at universities, universities of applied sciences (HAW or FH) and Fraunhofer institutes in cooperation with application partners, with no limitations on topics.