Knowledge. Creation.

Grasping the present. Shaping the future. We research to revolutionize information processing, to transform the energy sector, and to develop a biobased circular economy. Across disciplines, creatively, and successfully.

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Helmholtz

Martin Keller to Become President of the Helmholtz Association

The Helmholtz Association has appointed the internationally renowned US-based scientist Martin Keller as its new president. Following a unanimous vote by the Assembly of Members, the Helmholtz Senate followed suit and today unanimously elected Dr. Keller as the new Helmholtz President. He will take up his new position on 1 November 2025.

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AI Foundation Models for Science: Helmholtz Funds Three More Pilot Projects – Jülich to Coordinate PROFOUND

The Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative (HFMI) is funding three new pilot projects to develop the next generation of powerful AI foundation models to solve complex scientific problems. Forschungszentrum Jülich is involved in all three projects and is responsible for coordinating the PROFOUND project.

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Water Availability

Groundbreaking Results on Water Availability in Germany

In the WADKlim project, researchers from Forschungszentrum Jülich and Ruhr University Bochum have researched current and future developments in natural water supply and groundwater availability in Germany on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA). They were able to identify risk areas in which the water supply from the groundwater is or could become critical during dry periods, making adaptation measures necessary.

Our 3 strategic research priorities

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Information

The priority of information combines Jülich research in three areas: simulation and data science in high-performance-computing (HPC), brain research, and research on bio- and nanoelectronic information technologies of the future. Quantum technologies are another priority at Jülich.

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Energy

Jülich energy research concentrates on an energy system based on renewable energy. Scientists research technologies on all scales – from the atomic level right up to industrial innovations – covering the entire value chain from basic to applied research.

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Bioeconomy

The sustainable bioeconomy is a biobased circular economy that does away with fossil resources and utilizes renewable resources instead. Scientists from Forschungszentrum Jülich are developing new value creation processes.

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Helmholtz Research Fields

As a founding member of the Helmholtz Association, we are part of the largest German research organization and contribute our top-class expertise to four of the six Helmholtz Research Fields: Energy, Matter, Information, and Earth & Environment.

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At Jülich, we conduct research in the fields of digital transformation, climate protection, the energy transition, and the sustainable circular economy. Our research strengthens the technological and digital sovereignty of our country. It is important to me to use the potential that arises from scientific findings and innovations for practical application.

Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, Chair of the Board of Directors of Forschungszentrum Jülich

Topics

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Supercomputing

Modern science? Inconceivable without supercomputers! We are one of the leading European locations for high-performance computing – and we are developing the next generation of supercomputers.

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AI

AI is already revolutionizing many areas of life. With our infrastructure and expertise, we are working towards fully and safely exploiting the potential of this technology in the future.

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Quantum technologies

Quantum computers are changing computing in a fascinating way. At Jülich, we are testing systems and prototypes that users from all over Europe can utilize for their development work.

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Neuromorphic computing

Computers modelled on the brain have the potential to be much more energy-efficient than conventional computers. We are developing concepts for neuromorphic systems.

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Sustainability

Our findings make an important contribution to achieving global sustainability goals. Our research is also sustainable and we use resources responsibly.

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Hydrogen

Hydrogen is set to become a mainstay of the energy transition. But sustainable and marketable technologies are needed first. We are testing possible solutions.

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Battery research

Nothing works without powerful batteries – be it everyday life or the energy transition. We are working on next-generation batteries that will meet the demands of a climate-neutral energy system.

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Atmosphere and Climate

Often invisible to the human eye, they influence the global climate: chemical and physical processes in the atmosphere. We are tracking down these processes.

effzett - Forschungszentrum Jülich's magazine

Sun and wind do not provide a constant supply: In order to satisfy our hunger for energy at all times, we will need more and new storage systems in the future. In the current issue of our research magazine effzett, you can read about what these could look like and why there won't be a single super battery.

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