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Research ServicesSchleswig-holstein, Germany501-1000 Employees
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is a German research center focused on advancing knowledge and technologies to support resilience and sustainability in a changing world. Based in Geesthacht, Schleswig-Holstein, it operates within the Helmholtz Association and maintains sites in Teltow near Berlin with branches in Hamburg, Kiel, Berlin, and Garching. Its research spans high-performance materials, environmentally friendly processes for mobility and energy systems, and biomaterials for medicine, pursuing work from fundamental understanding to practical applications and addressing coastal and marine protection. As the largest non-university research institution in Schleswig-Holstein, Hereon serves international partners and transfers its expertise to political, economic, and societal institutions. Its collaborations support decision-makers and industry in developing solutions for mobility, energy, and health. A notable recent development is a 2024 collaboration with EvoLogics to advance earth-observation projects.