Applied Research and Development
In addition to its teaching mission, the HEIA-FR hosts a rich applied research and development (aR&D) network with close ties to the economy: the institutes and centers of competence address the technical and scientific challenges defined by their numerous regional and national partners.
The HEIA-FR as a collaboration partner
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Research and development institutes
The work done in our different applied research institutes converges into three main clusters: Information and Communication Technologies, Industrial Technologies and Construction & Environment. This expertise enriches the content of our educational and training programs.
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ChemTechInstitute of Chemical Technology
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ENERGYInstitute of Applied Research in Energy Systems
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HumanTechTechnology for Human Wellbeing Institute
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iCoSysInstitute of Artificial Intelligence and Complex Systems
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iPrintInstitute for Printing
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iRAPInstitute for Applied Plastics Research
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iSISInstitute of Smart and Secured Systems
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iTECInstitute of Construction and Environmental Technologies
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SeSiSustainable Engineering Systems Institute
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TRANSFORMInstitute of Architecture: Heritage, Construction and Users
Competence centers
The centers of competence of the HEIA-FR are characterized by their interdisciplinarity and their understanding of market needs.
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Qualité de l’air dans les écoles : une étude à grande échelle sur 943 salles de classe -
Observer pour mieux comprendre les usages -
Allergies et habitat : mieux choisir les matériaux de construction -
Transformer les fermes fribourgeoises pour mieux préserver notre patrimoine -
SCS Fall meeting 2026 -
HEIA-FR’s aR&D brochure gets a fresh new look
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Qualité de l’air dans les écoles : une étude à grande échelle sur 943 salles de classe
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Observer pour mieux comprendre les usages
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Allergies et habitat : mieux choisir les matériaux de construction
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Transformer les fermes fribourgeoises pour mieux préserver notre patrimoine
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SCS Fall meeting 2026
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HEIA-FR’s aR&D brochure gets a fresh new look
aR&D statistics
in 2025
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496 active projects
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262 projects launched
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171 companies partnering on aR&D projects
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CHF 20 mio revenue from aR&D
The HEIA-FR’s applied research and development is open to economic partners of all sizes, from small local enterprises to public institutions and multinational companies.