Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts cutting-edge international research for a changing world: around 1,000 employees create knowledge and innovations for greater resilience and sustainability - for the benefit of the climate, the coast and people.

Hereon's scientific spectrum includes high-performance materials, processes and environmentally friendly technologies for mobility and new energy systems. Biomaterials for medicine and for improving quality of life are also being researched. With the help of research and consulting, the Hereon meets the challenges of climate change in a solution-oriented manner and enables sustainable management and protection of the coastal and marine environment through comprehensive scientific understanding.

The path from idea to innovation leads through experimental studies, modeling and artificial intelligence to the digital twin. This is an interdisciplinary approach that spans from the fundamental scientific understanding of complex systems to scenarios and practical applications.

Founded in 1956, the center is the largest non-university research institution in Schleswig-Holstein. In addition to its headquarters in Geesthacht and the Teltow campus near Berlin, Hereon has branch offices in Hamburg, Kiel, Berlin and Garching near Munich.