The ILK Dresden conducts innovative basic research and Research and Development in the fields of cryoengineering, refrigeration, air conditioning, heat engineering, solar technology, environmental technology and the materials and measurement technology used in these fields, along with applied research and the provision of engineering services freely funded and commissioned by industry for the benefit of individual companies, persons or groups of persons. In addition, the contractor provides scientific and technical services, in particular the management of as yet untested projects and processes.