FPC_CS@Huji

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is currently investing in the research cooperation with Israel. At the heart of these activities is the foundation of a Fraunhofer Project Center for Cybersecurity at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (FPC_CS@HUJI), which took place May 21, 2019. The FPC_CS@HUJI, which turned into the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Cybersecurity, serves as a bilateral R&D platform for companies and is the core of a network of excellence in the area of cybersecurity. The Platform is located in the School of Computer Science and Engineering on the Edmond J. Safra Campus.

Types of Engagement

The Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Cybersecurity is building a network of excellence in the cybersecurity area. It also offers various research partnerships to companies, that want to accelerate there cybersecurity innovation and development activities. Why is Fraunhofer special?

• Proven cooperation models: Many German companies are seeking access to the Israeli research and start up scene but for various reasons do not take the chance of a direct commitment. Many Israeli companies seek access to the German partner companies and market awareness. The center decreases effort and risks for companies on both sides.
• Fraunhofer serves as neutral interface. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has more than 50 years of experience in conducting and coordinating applied research and offers reliable time tested cooperation models.
• Direct access to international top-level research: The Fraunhofer Innovation Platform provides companies with access to excellent researchers in the area of cybersecurity.
• Innovation potential: The new Fraunhofer location will work as a catalyst for innovative ideas and spin-offs, which offer great potential for research projects, new systems, products.

Research

The Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Cybersecurity focuses on a number of target areas which the two parties want to explore. Among the topics covered are Internet security, security of critical infrastructures, industrial security (Industrie 4.0), cloud security and privacy.