Institute Data

As of January 1, 2021, Fraunhofer IME comprises the four locations Aachen, Münster, Giessen and Schmallenberg. At the turn of the year, the former Fraunhofer IME locations Frankufrt a.M., Hamburg and Göttingen became the the newly established Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP. Consequently, as of 2021, the budget and financial numbers are lower in comparison with previous years.

In 2024, Fraunhofer IME had an operating budget of 33.5 million euros. In addition, about 1.25 million euros were invested in equipment. Fraunhofer IME recorded an expense of 5.1 million euros for construction activities, primarily the new institutebuildings in Giessen and Schmallenberg. 

59.8 percent of the budget was financed by external income. Economic earnings of roughly 11 million euros remain at a constantly high level. This corresponds to an economic revenue share (Rho Wi) of 32.6 percent.

34.8 million euros 

Compared to the previous year, Fraunhofer IME recorded a slight decrease in external financing.

20 million euros