Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD

Your Maritime Innovation Hub

Located in the Baltic Sea near Rostock, the worlds most advanced multi-purpose underwater test site enables stakeholders in the marine and maritime sector to innovate, test, and validate cutting-edge technologies.

Our Offerings

We provide a unique environment for:

Research & Development – Advancing maritime innovations
Technology Demonstration & Certification – Proving real-world readiness
Training & Mission Rehearsal – Preparing for operational deployment

Tailored Solutions for our Partners

For Offshore Energy Industry

Autonomous Systems

Testing & validation of unmanned maritime vehicles

Inspection Class ROV and Compact ROTV

Hydrography & Mapping

High-resolution seafloor mapping & environmental monitoring

High resolution ROTV

Data Intelligence

Data Intelligence – AI-driven data analytics for maritime applications

Calibration & Benchmarking

Precision calibration of sensors & systems

Calibration Area

For Maritime Security / Critical Infrastructure

Capability Testing

Performance assessment of maritime security solutions

Demonstration & Validation

Real-world operational scenarios wrt to critical infrastructure

Maritime Area Surveillance

UXO Detection & Identification

Safe and efficient mine countermeasure testing

UXO Garden

Situational Awareness

Development & evaluation of surveillance solutions

Maritime Area Surveillance

For Science & Research

Environmental & Biodiversity Monitoring

Long-term ecosystem assessments

ODAS – The Platform for Intelligent Ocean Monitoring and Data Analysis

Sensor Testing & Validation

Evaluation of novel oceanographic instruments

Data Intelligence

Data Intelligence – AI-driven data analytics for maritime applications

Our Services

Innovation Workshops – Co-developing the next generation of maritime technology
Technology Assessment – Identifying best-fit solutions for your needs and requirements
Feasibility Studies – Evaluating deployment readiness (TRL)

Realistic Testing Environments – Combining live & synthetic data
Scenario-Based Evaluations – Actionable insights & recommendations
Logistics & Authorization Management – End-to-end coordination

Test Data Processing – Cross-referencing with ground truth data
Data Merging & Storage – Secure & structured data management

Sensor & Robotics Testing – Benchmarking under real-world conditions
Artificial Reef & Environmental Data Integration – Realistic maritime testbeds

Performance & Effectiveness Testing – Ensuring seamless system collaboration
End-to-End Validation – From single components to system-of-systems