Founded in 2018, OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company based in Munich, Germany. It specializes in thermal data analysis for sustainable Earth monitoring, with operations in Canada and Brazil. The company's core product, Wildfire Solution, uses proprietary space-based sensors to detect fires of any scale day or night, providing real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts. OroraTech's team of over 100 experts is committed to delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
Silexica GmbH is a software development company specializing in design automation tools for multicore and manycore systems. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University, the company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in the United States, South Korea, Japan, and China. Silexica's SLX Tool Suite includes several innovative products: SLX Mapper, which automates software distribution to multicore platforms; SLX Generator, which creates parallel C/C++ code through source-to-source compiler technology; SLX Parallelizer, which identifies parallelism in legacy code; and SLX Explorer, facilitating hardware design space exploration. The company also offers consulting services to address specific parallel software challenges, optimize performance, and provide custom code generation. Silexica serves various industries, including wireless communication, embedded vision, and automotive, aiming to streamline the development of intelligent products and reduce their time-to-market. In 2021, Silexica was acquired by Xilinx/AMD.
Graphenano, established in 2012 and headquartered in Yecla, Spain, is a pioneering company focused on the production and application of graphene nanomaterials. It collaborates with Spanish universities to explore the potential uses of graphene, a revolutionary material with unique properties. Graphenano supplies its graphene products to various companies across different sectors, aiding them in developing graphene-based applications. With subsidiaries in Munich, Germany, and Tijuana, Mexico, the company aims to facilitate the integration of graphene into diverse industries such as concrete, batteries, composites, and dental prostheses.
envelio GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions for the planning and operation of energy networks. The company offers the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), a modular software system designed to assist distribution grid operators in digitizing and automating their processes. This platform integrates algorithms based on artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization to facilitate the management of distribution grids, allowing for the seamless incorporation of numerous distributed energy resources and smart meter data. Key features of the IGP include applications for data quality management, automated grid planning, and operational support for congestion management in response to potential grid bottlenecks. By enabling grid operators to optimize their operations, envelio plays a crucial role in advancing the energy transition and enhancing grid sustainability and flexibility.
Greenbird Integration Technology
Grant in 2019
Greenbird Integration Technology AS is a software and solutions firm based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in Stavanger and Palo Alto. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in providing IT advisory services and integration solutions tailored for both public and private organizations across Europe. Its flagship product, Utilihive, serves as a domain-specific integration platform as a service (iPaaS) designed to support utilities in their digital transformation efforts. Utilihive empowers sectors such as smart metering, smart grid, smart cities, and the industrial Internet of Things, facilitating efficient data integration and operational processes. The company also offers consulting services that include strategic advisory, enterprise architecture, and solution design and development. Greenbird's technology is actively utilized by utilities serving over 65 million clients in various regions, including Scandinavia, Germany, the UK, the Middle East, and the Far East. In August 2023, Greenbird was acquired by GE Vernova and integrated into the Grid Software Business, enhancing its role in the ongoing energy revolution.
InSCREENeX GmbH is a biotechnology company located in Braunschweig, Germany, and operates as a spin-off of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, founded by Dr. Roland Schucht. The company specializes in developing cellular screening technologies that aim to expedite the drug discovery process for pharmaceutical and drug development firms. By utilizing advanced genetic manipulation techniques, InSCREENeX creates innovative and user-friendly mammalian cell systems that serve as effective decision-making tools in drug development. These systems are designed to enhance biological relevance and convenience, addressing the time and cost challenges associated with biopharmaceutical drug discovery. Additionally, InSCREENeX is developing complementary technology platforms that facilitate the generation of cell lines for primary screening and the design of physiologically relevant cell types for secondary screening and profiling.
BJS Ceramics
Grant in 2019
BJS Ceramics is an engineering company located in Gersthofen, Germany, specializing in the development and production of advanced materials for industrial and scientific applications. The company focuses on material science and chemistry, offering innovative products such as silicon carbide matrix polymers, silicon carbide (SiC) fibers, and ceramic matrix composites. These products are designed for high-end applications, including aero engines and stationary gas turbines, providing clients with essential materials that enhance performance and reliability in demanding environments.
Pxio GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializes in developing software infrastructure for seamless visual collaboration. Their core product enables businesses to connect multiple displays in arbitrary arrangements, enhancing display quality via standard IP networks. Pxio's platform facilitates secure access to corporate content, featuring peer-to-peer encryption and user rights management, thereby boosting productivity among teams. Originally spun off from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Pxio aims to revolutionize how businesses collaborate on digital visual information.
NÜWIEL GmbH is a Hamburg-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in manufacturing e-powered bicycle trailers. These trailers, equipped with a motor and a three-level brake system, can be attached to any bicycle, transforming them into e-powered handcarts. NÜWIEL's innovative products provide a sustainable transportation solution, particularly aimed at enhancing last-mile delivery efficiency.
PreOmics GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry, PreOmics develops innovative tools and technologies aimed at enhancing protein analysis for researchers worldwide. The company's flagship product, the iST Kit, facilitates rapid and reproducible preparation of peptide mixtures from various starting materials, streamlining the sample preparation process within just one hour. PreOmics also offers high-throughput processing accessories and a robust platform that leverages liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry to enable comprehensive protein identification, quantification, and analysis of post-translational modifications. Through its advanced solutions, PreOmics supports the scientific community in accelerating discovery and understanding of protein interactions and functions.
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable.
We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless.
ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility.
ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.
Hydrogenics Corporation is a Canadian company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. The company operates through two main segments: OnSite Generation and Power Systems. The OnSite Generation segment focuses on hydrogen generation products, utilizing water electrolysis technology to produce high-purity hydrogen for industrial applications and renewable energy solutions. It offers products like HySTAT and HyLYZER for various indoor and outdoor uses. The Power Systems segment provides fuel cell products under the HyPM brand, catering to original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators for applications such as backup power and motive power, including zero-emission transportation solutions. Hydrogenics maintains a global presence with operations in Canada, Belgium, and Germany, and has established partnerships to advance its technology. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
VisionHealth
Grant in 2019
VisionHealth GmbH is a healthcare software company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing digital solutions for patients with chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and COPD. The company's primary product, Kata, is an artificial intelligence and machine learning-based application that connects respiratory patients with healthcare professionals. Kata enhances inhalation therapy by training patients on the effective use of their inhalers, utilizing advanced object recognition and movement interpretation technologies. This innovative approach aims to improve patient adherence to inhalation therapy, ultimately reducing hospital visits and lowering overall therapy costs for chronic lung conditions.
CRU network has been providing clinical research services to the pharmaceutical industry for over a decade and basic/academic research services since 2015. In the recent years next to the research activities many new healthcare services were initiated within the EU and in South-East Asia. CRU sites are located in Hungary, Ukraine, Germany, Vietnam and LAO PDR.
neoLASE GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hannover, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance diode-pumped solid-state laser solutions for industrial and scientific applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes pulsed laser systems, laser amplifiers, oscillators, and customized laser control electronics. With a strong foundation in diode-pumped laser technology, neoLASE is adept at providing tailored solutions that meet specific customer needs, utilizing advanced techniques such as q-switching and frequency conversion. Its products cater to a variety of applications, including copper welding, thin film processing, and laser micromachining, supported by a modular design that allows for diverse laser parameters and functionalities. The company’s expertise and commitment to innovation position it as a key player in the laser technology market.
The Ferroelectric Memory Company
Grant in 2018
The Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in providing embedded nonvolatile memory solutions to the semiconductor industry. FMC's core technology is based on ferroelectric hafnium oxide (FE-HfO2), enabling ultra-low-power, high-performance, and dense non-volatile storage. This technology, known as FeFET, transforms classical high-k metal-gate transistors into nonvolatile ferroelectric field effect transistors, allowing for easy scaling of microcontrollers from 65nm down to 5nm and beyond. FMC's solutions offer significant advantages, including a 80% reduction in system-on-chip (SoC) cost, a 1000x reduction in write energy per bit, and a 70% overall performance gain. The company's technology is designed to be compatible with cutting-edge technology nodes, making it a future-proof solution for the semiconductor industry.
Lab-on-Fiber
Grant in 2018
Lab-on-Fiber develops, manufactures, and commercializes fiber-delivery and laser systems for minimally invasive surgery, including surgical and urology fiber probes. The company provides smart medical laser probes and systems designed to optimize energy delivery and safety during laser procedures. By measuring probe-surface temperature and shaping radiation profiles, Lab-on-Fiber aims to shorten operating times, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce the need for repeated applications. Based in Halle, Germany, the company targets procedures where precise light delivery and real-time feedback can enhance patient safety and procedural efficiency.
OPTIMIZ is a cargo claim management company that provides a cloud-based AI platform to connect cargo owners, insurers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, airlines, and port terminals to streamline and automate claims. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London with offices in France and Germany, OPTIMIZ digitizes proof of condition and tracks the handling, quality, and condition of cargo across the supply chain to identify problematic activities and accelerate resolution. The platform enables remote inspection of cargo and, in the event of damage, automates the claims process, delivering predictive resolution and cost savings for international traders and their insurers.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, Preventicus develops certified medical device software for smartphones and smartwatches. Its primary product, Preventicus Heartbeats, identifies atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention by analyzing patients' vital parameters, enabling early detection of lifestyle-related illnesses.
NUMAFERM specializes in peptide production. Established in 2017, it offers services including feasibility studies, custom synthesis, peptide development, upscaling, and licensing. Its innovative manufacturing process significantly reduces production costs compared to traditional methods.
TESVOLT GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Wittenberg, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of lithium battery storage systems aimed at the commercial and industrial sectors. The company is recognized as a leader in energy storage solutions within Germany and Europe, focusing on enabling businesses to reduce their energy dependency and contribute to the energy transition. TESVOLT produces intelligent storage systems with capacities ranging from 10 kilowatt-hours to multiple megawatt-hours, ensuring high quality and TÜV-certified safety. Its products can integrate with various renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and biogas. The company operates a carbon-neutral gigafactory for series production and has received numerous accolades for its innovations, including the German Entrepreneur Award and the TOP 100 “Innovator of the Year.” Co-founders Daniel Hannemann and Simon Schandert leverage their extensive experience in the photovoltaic sector to advance the development of economical and efficient storage solutions.
Biomax Informatics
Grant in 2018
Biomax Informatics develops customized bioinformatics software for life science organizations, offering a suite of products designed to manage, integrate and analyze complex scientific data. Its BioXM Knowledge Management Environment provides a project-centered platform to create, manage, and visualize networks of interconnected concepts, facilitating communication and collaboration across research and development teams and enabling integration with existing IT infrastructures. The company also delivers BioRS for data integration and retrieval, Pedant-Pro for microbial genome sequence analysis, Viscovery for data mining, and NeuroXM for brain science research. Serving drug discovery, diagnostics, fine chemicals, food, and plant production sectors worldwide, Biomax focuses on systematic knowledge management to handle increasing volumes of unstructured data, turning diverse content into actionable insights. Founded in 1997 and based in Planegg, Germany, Biomax emphasizes long-term client relationships through scalable solutions that evolve with changing needs.
Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik
Grant in 2018
Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik AG is a German company specializing in the manufacture and development of environmental measuring devices focused on exhaust gas parameters, dust, and flow. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Markranstädt, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes filter controllers, dust concentration measuring devices, gas analyzers, and flow measuring devices, alongside engineering and maintenance services. Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik designs and supplies measuring systems for both process and official monitoring of air pollutants, catering to clients such as power plants, waste incinerators, and various industrial sectors, including cement and chemical industries. The company's products are distributed across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with additional offices in multiple locations in Germany and China.
Passerro is an electrical monitoring company focused on optimizing energy networks in Germany and Europe. It manufactures the Trafo Stick, a BDV sensor designed for monitoring mineral-insulating oil in transformers, which is essential for their operation. By providing technology solutions for the online monitoring of critical electric grid infrastructure, Passerro enhances the efficiency and reliability of energy systems. The company's innovations not only contribute to operational improvements but also have significant implications for daily life, promoting comfort and encouraging advancements in energy management.
Noonee is a pioneering company founded in 2014 in Switzerland, recognized as the world's first supplier of Wearable Ergonomic Mechatronic Devices (WEMDs). Its flagship product, the Chairless Chair, is an innovative electromechanical device designed to enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing industry. This exoskeleton-like device enables workers to sit while working without a traditional chair, allowing for flexibility between sitting, standing, and walking positions. The development of the Chairless Chair involved extensive collaboration with corporate clients and end users to ensure its practicality and effectiveness. In 2016, Noonee expanded its operations by establishing Noonee Germany GmbH, marking the beginning of its global rollout. The company seeks to alleviate back pain and improve workplace comfort for employees engaged in physically demanding jobs.
Mitte is a Berlin-based company dedicated to creating innovative drinking water systems that align with 21st-century needs for health and sustainability. It has developed a range of products inspired by the natural water cycle, with a focus on providing planet-friendly solutions. Mitte's flagship offering, Mitte Home, is a smart home water purification system that employs advanced filtration and mineralization technology to ensure the quality and taste of water. This system replicates the mineralization process found in natural water sources and allows users to customize their hydration experience through various mineral cartridges. Additionally, the system offers an option for carbonation, catering to diverse consumer preferences. Through these efforts, Mitte aims to revolutionize how individuals access and enjoy safe drinking water.
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2016, Smarterials designs and manufactures advanced medical gloves. Their dual-barrier gloves actively alert healthcare professionals to infection risks via perforation indicators, enhancing protection and reducing costs associated with contamination.
Founded in 1886, TSE Systems specializes in manufacturing high-quality instruments for behavioral, metabolic, and inhalation research. The company offers a wide range of systems, including conditioning and response systems, sensors, tracking devices, and software solutions for monitoring and analysis. Headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany, with additional offices in Chesterfield, Missouri, and Beijing, China, TSE Systems aims to provide total customer solutions with modular designs and global service.
MukoCell GmbH is a pharmaceutical company based in Dortmund, Germany, specializing in tissue engineering for urological disorders. The company operates under strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure high safety and quality in its products. MukoCell has developed patented technologies that utilize patients' own cells for medical treatments, specifically for urethral conditions such as strictures and hypospadias. Since 2010, MukoCell has offered urethral reconstruction through an autologous cell transplant known as MukoCell®, which provides a less invasive alternative to traditional methods that involve the use of native buccal mucosa. Through its innovative approach, MukoCell aims to enhance patient outcomes in urological medicine.
Hydrogenics Corporation is a Canadian company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. The company operates through two main segments: OnSite Generation and Power Systems. The OnSite Generation segment focuses on hydrogen generation products, utilizing water electrolysis technology to produce high-purity hydrogen for industrial applications and renewable energy solutions. It offers products like HySTAT and HyLYZER for various indoor and outdoor uses. The Power Systems segment provides fuel cell products under the HyPM brand, catering to original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators for applications such as backup power and motive power, including zero-emission transportation solutions. Hydrogenics maintains a global presence with operations in Canada, Belgium, and Germany, and has established partnerships to advance its technology. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
Berlin Space Consortium
Grant in 2018
Berlin Space Consortium is a local space technology network in the larger Berlin area that mainly consists of space specialists from different SMEs and research organisations. The local partners are complemented by global space technology specialists for critical subsystems and components such as innovative space propulsion systems.
Fresh Detect
Grant in 2018
FreshDetect GmbH, based in Pullach, Germany, specializes in the development and marketing of advanced measurement instruments aimed at quality control in the food industry. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for rapidly assessing the microbial quality of food, particularly through a non-invasive device designed for detecting microbial spoilage in meat and other fresh products. With a team of experts in spectroscopy measurement technology and microbiology, FreshDetect combines its extensive experience in food processing technologies with cutting-edge techniques to ensure that consumers have access to fresh and healthy food options.
Since 2011 terraplasma GmbH, a spin-off from the internationally renowned Max Planck Society, has been offering expertise in the field of cold atmospheric plasmas. The application areas covered are medical technology, hygiene, water treatment, odour management, emission control and air purification.
Located in the north of Munich and offering a broad range of services – based on thier existing patents in the area of cold atmospheric plasmas – they can provide unique features for your existing products or they can expand your product portfolio. Already existing products with their technology can be found here.
Landpack GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Puchheim, Germany, specializes in the development, production, and marketing of ecological insulation packaging, particularly for grocery logistics. The company has created the Landbox®, an innovative packaging solution made entirely from pure straw, which serves as a radical ecological alternative to traditional styrofoam. This packaging is designed to be shock-absorbing, moisture-regulating, and visually appealing, while also being environmentally friendly. Landpack stands out as the first company globally to process straw without the extensive use of adhesives, utilizing a patented technique that ensures high-quality standards throughout the production process. The company maintains control over every aspect, from the cultivation of straw to its processing, ensuring consistent quality that meets the stringent requirements of food packaging. Through its commitment to sustainable practices, Landpack provides an effective solution for businesses seeking eco-friendly packaging options.
Smart Hydro Power
Grant in 2018
Smart Hydro Power GmbH is a company based in Feldafing, Germany, that specializes in the development and manufacture of kinetic micro-hydro power plants. Founded in 2010, it evolved from a group of turbine developers into a provider of comprehensive renewable energy solutions, focusing on decentralized electrification projects. The company offers a range of products, including smart turbines, smart packages, and an intelligent energy management system, designed to meet the needs of remote and off-grid locations. Smart Hydro Power's systems are eco-friendly, fish-friendly, and require minimal infrastructure, making them a viable alternative for rural electrification. By combining simplicity, competitiveness, and completeness in its offerings, the company aims to enhance productivity and improve living standards in underserved communities.
Dinbeat is an innovative company specializing in animal welfare, offering a range of professional products and services designed to improve daily life in the veterinary environment. Its flagship product, Dinbeat UNO, is a wireless medical device for veterinary use that enables real-time monitoring of animal health. This multiparametric harness not only facilitates animal health surveillance but also digitizes patient information, allowing professionals to request ECG diagnoses online with just a click.The company is committed to improving the efficiency of veterinary processes, allowing teams to focus on what is most important: saving lives. Founded in Barcelona in 2016 by Talía Bonmatí, the company has achieved considerable success with the launch of Dinbeat UNO at the end of 2021. This product is now marketed in more than 10 countries, including the United States, and has generated sales of over 1 million euros specifically from Dinbeat UNO since its launch, supporting the recovery of hundreds of animals. The product is available in versions for pets (dogs and cats) and horses.
Furthermore, Dinbeat has been recognized with several important awards in the veterinary sector, winning accolades at fairs and congresses in the United States, France, Spain, Berlin, among others, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and service excellence. With its headquarters in the heart of Barcelona, Dinbeat is established as a key player in the veterinary industry, focused on improving patient care and management in veterinary clinics while maintaining a strong commitment to animal welfare and health.
DVP Vacuum Technology
Grant in 2018
DVP Vacuum Technology, one of the main players of the vacuum technology sector for almost fifty years, competes on a global scale in the production of Vacuum Pumps and Compressors, which can be used in several industrial sectors. Environment, chemical, health, food processing, plastics, packaging, glass, metallurgy, ceramics, printing and many others: DVP products can be found in every industrial sector.
Based in San Pietro in Casale (Bologna, Italy), DVP has branches in Germany, Spain, Brazil and a widespread sales and service network in every continent.
VoltStorage GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and production of solar energy storage systems. Based in Olching, Germany, it utilizes eco-friendly vanadium redox flow technology to create power storage devices that allow homeowners to store surplus solar energy generated during the day for use at night. This innovative approach aims to provide renewable energy availability around the clock, contributing to a cleaner and fairer world for future generations. VoltStorage also offers installation and technical support services for its products, which are sold online. The company's commitment to sustainability underscores its mission to enhance the accessibility of renewable energy.
Siqens GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the manufacturing of high-temperature methanol fuel cells. The company offers self-sufficient energy systems that integrate solar power and batteries with its innovative fuel cell technology, enabling total energy independence. Siqens' fuel cells effectively bridge the gap between renewable energy sources like solar and wind, providing reliable power generation. The company has conducted extensive research and development alongside multiple field tests to refine its technology, which is now poised for market entry. Recognized for its innovative approach, Siqens received the f-cell award in 2012 and was selected for the EU's Horizon 2020/SME Instrument funding program in 2015, highlighting its commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, Siqens' technology allows for the production of fuel from various biomass sources, promoting an off-grid energy supply independent of fossil fuels.
Vital Solutions
Grant in 2018
Vital Solutions works globally in the field of natural specialty ingredients for use in food, functional food, food supplements, and traditional herbal medicines.
It is an innovative and fast growing company specialized in the development and marketing of high quality, innovative, natural, science-based, proprietary, branded health ingredients.
Over the past years they have created an innovative product portfolio and pipeline, capable of delivering sustainable sales growth.
Vital Solutions GmbH was founded in June 2009. Its headquarters are in Langenfeld, Germany. Vital Solutions Swiss AG was founded in June 2013. Its headquarters are in Basel, Switzerland.
BERD, established in 2006 by Professor Pedro Pacheco, specializes in engineering services for bridge and viaduct construction. Headquartered in Matosinhos, Portugal, the company operates globally, offering innovative solutions based on its patented Organic Prestressing System (OPS). BERD's unique movable scaffolder technology, featuring an auto-adaptive prestressing system, enables lighter and more efficient structures compared to conventional methods. The company serves clients across multiple continents, including Europe, North America, Asia, and South America.
Caala GmbH is a Munich-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing optimization software for real-time analysis aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings. The company focuses on decarbonizing the real estate industry by providing a platform that delivers transparency in assessing the energy and ecological characteristics of buildings. Through its software, Caala identifies optimization potential and enables well-founded comparisons to improve the CO2 metrics of both new construction projects and existing portfolios. Additionally, the platform supports ESG reporting and certification for subsidies by aggregating clear calculations for external communication. To further assist in the transition towards sustainable construction practices, Caala complements its software offerings with a Professional Services team that guides clients through CO2 capture and optimization strategies.
Ferntech GMBH, headquartered in Crailsheim, Germany, specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced monitoring and control systems for microgrids. Established in 2016, the company offers the Universal Monitoring and Control (UMC) solution, which facilitates the interconnectivity of various components, enabling power system operators to remotely monitor and control hybrid and off-grid power systems efficiently. The UMC technology stands out for its compatibility with components from any manufacturer and employs visual programming tools, allowing users of all technical skill levels to optimize grid performance. By centralizing data on a web-based dashboard, Ferntech's platform not only streamlines preventive maintenance tasks and reporting but also enhances productivity and scalability while reducing overall maintenance costs for its clients.
Leclanché SA is a Swiss company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells customized energy storage solutions across various sectors, including electricity generation, mass transportation, heavy industrial machinery, and specialty batteries. The company operates through three primary segments: the Stationary Business Unit, which focuses on systems for electricity generation and transmission; the e-Transport Business Unit, which provides solutions for marine, road, and rail transportation; and the Specialty Battery Business Unit, which offers both custom and off-the-shelf battery storage and charging solutions for civil, military, medical, and industrial applications. Established in 1909 and headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, Leclanché emphasizes sustainability and quality throughout its production processes and serves a global market, exporting to countries including the Netherlands, Canada, France, Germany, and the United States.
MEMBRASENZ GmbH
Grant in 2017
MEMBRASENZ GmbH was founded in June 2015 by Dr. Jelena Stojadinovic and Prof. Dr. Fabio La Mantia.
The company's mission is to supply innovative gas separator solutions for electrolyzers’ industry and make hydrogen universally accessible. Moreover, MEMBRASENZ’s vision is to be the supplier of resource supporting products enabling the sustainability of sense and integrity based energy systems.
The company is a spin-off of the Center for Electrochemical Sciences at the Ruhr-University Bochum.
MEMBRASENZ has been supported by German Ministry of Economy and Energy BMWi (EXIST grant), Cluster of Excellence RESOLV "Ruhr Explores Solvation" and Horizon 2020 EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.
Adaptive Balancing Power
Grant in 2017
Founded in 2016, Adaptive Balancing Power develops, manufactures, and sells innovative energy storage devices. Its flagship product is an adaptive flywheel system designed to stabilize power grids dynamically, enabling cost-effective renewable energy integration.
gridX develops an energy platform that connects distributed generation, storage, and consumption to optimize energy flows and form a decentralised, vendor-neutral virtual power plant. The platform enables intelligent control of generation assets and household energy flows, with integration of smart home solutions, and serves as a digital provider for decentralized energy. Founded in 2016 and based in Aachen, Germany, gridX aims to make renewable energies accessible and affordable while helping users reduce electricity costs and enable the energy transition. By linking millions of small producers and consumers on its platform, gridX creates transparency, efficiency, and resilience in energy systems while supporting scalable, local energy management.
Nano4U provides secure authentication of products. Its solutions provide multi-level security throughout your supply chain.The nano4U group of companies was founded in 2008 to bring widely applicable high-technology product security and authentication solutions to industry.
Its cutting edge production technologies mark and authenticate products or packaging directly, including the use of nano-structuring techniques. These methods allow multilayer security features and anti-counterfeiting technology such as machine readable covert or overt coding and special visualization optics.
Based in Germany and Switzerland, the company employs technologies including methods developed from those originally used for the authentication of banknotes. A portfolio of intellectual property focused on security and anti-counterfeiting technology supports the company’s capabilities. In addition to applications in mass production industrial processes, nano4U is actively involved in ongoing research and development with co-operation partners in academia and industry.
Eilenburger Fenstertechnik
Grant in 2017
Eilenburger Fenstertechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer based in Eilenburg, Germany, specializing in the production and assembly of aluminum and UPVC doors, windows, and shutters. Founded in 1990 by Gerold Schwarzer, the company has established itself as a reliable partner in the construction industry across Germany, leveraging over 20 years of experience. Eilenburger Fenstertechnik not only focuses on the manufacture of standard windows and doors but also offers soundproof options, as well as advisory services for construction projects, assembly, and maintenance. This comprehensive approach allows the company to support clients effectively in both new construction and renovation projects.
Founded in 2016, Pydro develops modular water turbines for integrated smart pressure management and energy recovery in water pipe networks. The company offers compact, self-powered solutions that convert energy surpluses into usable power, enabling efficient water flow monitoring while reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Founded in Germany in 2015, Senvisys specializes in manufacturing sensor systems for various industries. The company produces hardware that detects vibrations with high sensitivity and software that analyzes these signals to provide early detection, diagnosis, and prevention services. Its solutions cater to railway safety, sensitive installation security, engine health monitoring, and education sectors.
Arculus GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, specializes in developing modular production systems for the automotive industry. The company utilizes self-guided robot car carriers that navigate vehicles through specific manufacturing stations tailored to individual orders, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in production. Additionally, Arculus offers advanced software solutions that manage and operate factories and warehouses, featuring real-time visualization and various modules for simulation, planning, operation, and logistics. With a software hub in Dresden and a projects office in Stuttgart, Arculus is at the forefront of industrial automation, aiming to revolutionize production processes in multi-variant industries.
Horst Hahl Kunststoffspritzguss-Werkzeugbau GmbH
Grant in 2017
Horst Hahl Kunststoffspritzguss-Werkzeugbau GmbH is a plastic injection molding and tool startup based in Germany.
The company has developed and produced high-tech products for various industries. Especially the combination of many years of experience, market knowledge and permanent further development opens up manifold possibilities and perspectives. Its customers benefit from consulting expertise and development know-how.
Green City Solutions
Grant in 2017
Green City Solutions GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in innovative waste management solutions aimed at combating air pollution. The company has developed a unique product called the "CityTree," which employs a specially designed, vertically installed moss culture to absorb particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone. This system not only purifies the air but also enhances environmental conditions through cooling and humidification. Integrated with Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, the CityTree features sensors that gather environmental and climatic data to monitor and optimize the health and performance of the plants. This data can further contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of environmental conditions, addressing the pressing issue of air quality in urban areas.
Remod is a Berlin-based startup focused on rehabilitation technology. The company has developed a motion-sensing device that aims to correct postural defects. This innovative device utilizes IoT-assisted electronic biofeedback to monitor posture, facilitating communication between the brain and the musculoskeletal system. By doing so, it enables patients suffering from hemiparesis to work towards regaining a normal gait, thereby improving their overall mobility and quality of life.
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Irideon S.L. is a Spanish-German company (headquarters in Spain, delegation and commercial office in Germany), founded by a multidisciplinary team of engineers with experience in industry and academia.
They provide technical consultancy services and solutions to SMEs and research organizations throughout Europe, primarily in the field of information and communications technologies (ICT) and sensor systems and also assist companies in the design, fabrication, assembly and housing of ready-to-market electronic products.
Signicat
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2006, Signicat is a leading European provider of digital identity services. It offers advanced solutions for electronic identity and signatures, enabling businesses to operate more effectively while reducing risk through robust security technology. Serving banks, financial institutions, government agencies, and corporations, Signicat delivers trust-based services that meet international standards and regulations.
SOFTGAMES
Seed Round in 2017
SOFTGAMES Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH is a Berlin-based HTML5 games platform that focuses on developing, aggregating, and distributing mobile entertainment content. Since its inception in 2006, the company has built a vast partner network and operates its own portals and apps, offering over 300 online games optimized for smartphones, tablets, and desktops. SOFTGAMES attracts more than 10 million unique visitors monthly across six continents. The platform specializes in casual and social games, providing users with a seamless gaming experience across various devices. Its customizable solutions have gained recognition and adoption among leading corporations, positioning SOFTGAMES as a key player in the mobile gaming industry.
Vectorious Medical Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
Vectorious Medical Technologies Ltd. is a medical device company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in innovative solutions for patients with congestive heart failure. Founded in 2011, the company has developed the V-LAP, the first in-heart microcomputer designed to enhance treatment for heart failure patients by facilitating daily monitoring of left atrial pressure (LAP). This miniature wireless implant is a groundbreaking device that operates without batteries and can transmit data from deep within the body, offering a reliable means of detecting potential deterioration in heart failure. The V-LAP has been recognized as an effective predictor of heart failure worsening, thereby improving patients' quality of life and life expectancy. Vectorious is currently conducting clinical studies in various European countries, including Italy, Germany, and the UK, to obtain regulatory approval, with plans to initiate a clinical study in the United States.
Freitec Kunststoffe GmbH
Grant in 2017
Freitec Kunststoffe is a plastic manufacturing company in Germany, with high efficiency and accuracy, complex construction parts or lightweight functional panels are manufactured in this manufacturing process .
It also manufactures vibration dampers for industrial and automotive.
AutoAid is a SaaS company offering car diagnostics software for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Established in 2008, AutoAid's flagship product, autoaid Internet Diagnose+, launched in 2013, is used globally by repair shops to diagnose issues across twelve car brands.
GoOpti is a Slovenian transport company specializing in low-cost, shared shuttle services between cities and airports in Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Germany. It matches passengers with similar travel plans, providing affordable, door-to-door transfers. Since its inception, GoOpti has transported over 700,000 passengers and plans to expand internationally.
Viomedo is Germany's largest internet platform dedicated to connecting patients with clinical trials. Its mission is to provide patients with timely access to innovative medical treatments. By facilitating connections between patients, researchers, patient support groups, research hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies, Viomedo aims to enhance the landscape of medical research across Europe. The platform features a user-friendly search engine that enables patients and healthcare professionals to easily find and participate in ongoing clinical trials. This access allows individuals to engage in the development of new therapies, thereby contributing to the improvement of existing treatments and the discovery of potential cures.
Infarm is a Berlin-based company that specializes in building and distributing efficient vertical farms within urban environments. Founded in 2013, Infarm employs IoT technologies and machine learning to create a modular farming system designed to enhance food production. Its innovative approach allows cities to grow fresh produce locally, promoting self-sufficiency while improving the safety, quality, and environmental impact of food. By integrating advanced technology with compact growing kits, Infarm aims to provide a resilient and transparent alternative food system that meets the needs of urban populations.
Eagleyard Photonics GmbH
Grant in 2016
Eagleyard Photonics GmbH is a technology company that engages in the design, development, and manufacture of semiconductor laser diodes with wavelengths ranging from 630 to 1120 nanometers for medical, scientific, and industrial applications.
The company offers Multimode Single Mode, Single Frequency Laser Diodes, Tapered Amplfier, and Gain Chips for use in display/imaging systems, medical equipment, measurement/instrumentation, and research applications.
It markets its products through a network of distributors in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. eagleyard Photonics GmbH was founded in 2002 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of January 1, 2013, eagleyard Photonics GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Toptica Photonics AG.
PlasmaChem's main business field concerns with nano-materials, detonation-, vacuum-, plasma- and ultra-thin film technologies and their biomedical and technical applications.
From 1998 PlasmaChem GmbH began manufacturing new patented cardio-implants (BioDiamond) of unique design and properties, with biocompatible nano-layered Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)-coating which serves as an effective barrier against leakage of heavy metal ions (i.e. Cr, Ni, Mo) from surgical stainless steel 316L. Furthermore PlasmaChem has developed new generations of cardio-surgical implants - implants with controlled drug elution and biosoluble (biodegradable) temporary implants.
In the area of medical devices PlasmaChem GmbH has developed also leading-edge contact lenses of long wear (> 90 days/nights permanent usage). In 2004 a new company was founded in cooperation with Bayer AG, Germany (Leverkusen) for manufacturing and promotion of these products. This company — Lenswista AG — is now located in Berlin/Adlershof too.
Plasmachem performs chemical and low temperature plasma modification of nanopowders with the purpose of functionalization of nano-particle's surface assisted by new plasma-chemical methods developed by PlasmaChem for ultra-dispersed materials. This approach leads to a new family of industrial nano-products with improved and tailor-made properties.
PlasmaChem GmbH developed a novel and unique surface analysis method — NanoLuminography. The R&D phase has been completed, several patent applications were filed and granted already at national phase. A first commercial prototype is recently in progress.
VisionSpace Technologies
Grant in 2016
VisionSpace Technologies is a company with its headquarters in Germany (Darmstadt) created by end 2010, and operates in the aerospace sector. The company’s entrepreneurial spirit allows to deliver high-performance solutions, through innovative thinking and development that address our client’s expectations.
The company brings new technology solutions and provide engineering services to European wide space industry. In 2011 the company become a new member of the knowledge pool supporting the European Space Control Centre (ESOC) in engineering activities - Engineering Manpower Support Frame Contract - EFC1.
Modern and innovative technologies "made in Germany" ensure the continued existence of our prosperity and the future of our children. Q3 develops and produces these technologies. The Q3 ENERGIE GmbH & Co. KG develops, produces and markets electronic devices, preferably for the field of renewable energies. Q3 stands for the highest quality of products, services and innovations. This is ensured right from the start by the founders' many years of experience, an excellent supplier concept and a coherent and holistic quality management system. Research and Development for a Clean Future Q3 has a research and development department where highly skilled engineers ensure that that Q3 products are durable and robust, and that the yields of energy generation plants are assured with maximum efficiency. Some awards, such as the founding prize of the Schwäbische Zeitung "Market Leader New Technologies 2012", "Industry Award 2013 BEST OF", "SmartEnergyMarket Award Nomination" awarded in 2013, prove the innovative orientation of the Q3 development. The production of Q3 products is handled exclusively by certified and state-of-the-art EMS service providers in Germany. This ensures that all Q3 products meet the highest quality standards. In addition, the outsourced manufacturing concept allows a high degree of flexibility - which has paid off in the strongly fluctuating renewable energy market. Service fast and easy Q3 works with specially selected Q3 trained and certified system partners who are committed to Q3 quality standards. In addition to qualified system planning and customer-oriented advice, these partners also provide competent assistance quickly in the event of service.
Clinical Laserthermia Systems
Grant in 2016
Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB is a Swedish company that specializes in the development and marketing of therapies and systems for the thermal treatment of solid cancer tumors. Based in Lund, with subsidiaries in Berlin and Boston, the company offers the TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System, which includes a laser unit with advanced monitoring capabilities and tailored single-use instruments for its immunotherapy method known as imILT. Clinical Laserthermia Systems is also focused on creating innovative solutions for various cancers, including breast, pancreatic, skin, and prostate cancers. The company engages in collaborative efforts with organizations such as Image Guided Therapy SA and MRI Interventions, Inc. to advance software and navigation platforms for laser ablation in various medical applications. Additionally, it participates in clinical trials with institutions like Toronto General Hospital to explore MRI-guided treatments for prostate cancer.
Blue Ocean Robotics
Grant in 2016
Blue Ocean Robotics ApS, headquartered in Odense, Denmark, specializes in designing, developing, and commercializing professional service robots. Its portfolio includes the UVD Robot for hospital disinfection, the Multi Tower Robot for patient handling and rehabilitation, and other robots catering to logistics, cleaning, healthcare, education, and more. The company also provides robotic automation solutions, strategic automation roadmaps, and events for the robotic industry. Blue Ocean Robotics serves various sectors, offering its products through sales partners and joint ventures in multiple countries. It operates through subsidiaries in Denmark, Lithuania, Hong Kong, the United States, Sweden, and Germany. Additionally, the company invests in and incubates robotic projects, leading their development and commercialization before potentially selling, licensing, or spinning them out to new subsidiaries or existing companies.
SONOTEC is a developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic measurement solutions based in Halle, Germany, founded in 1991. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products for various applications, including preventive maintenance, non-destructive testing, and non-invasive fluid monitoring. Its offerings encompass ultrasonic leak detection, tightness testing, steam trap and valve inspection, bearing monitoring, and partial discharge detection. Additionally, SONOTEC produces ultrasonic transducers and sensors for applications such as fill level monitoring and pipeline monitoring. The company serves a global clientele across multiple sectors, including medical technology, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, petroleum and natural gas, and automation technology, tailoring its solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers.
Reminova Ltd. is a dental health technology company based in Perth, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for tooth enamel repair, focusing on the treatment of early-stage tooth decay, also known as caries. Reminova's flagship offering is an electrically assisted enhanced remineralization technology that allows dentists to repair damaged enamel quickly and painlessly, without the need for drilling, fillings, or anesthetic injections. This natural preventative treatment aims to improve oral healthcare by enabling patients to maintain strong and healthy teeth throughout their lives. In addition to its core enamel repair solutions, Reminova provides a range of products for various dental applications, including tooth whitening, endodontics, restorative treatments, hypersensitivity, and orthodontics. The company markets its products across several countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan.
GGWK Medical Tech
Grant in 2016
GGWK Medical Tech is a Berlin-based developer of clinical decision support and image-based diagnostic tools for radiology and medical imaging. A spin-off of Charité University Hospital's Institute for Radiology, the company offers interactive visualization and benchmark reports that support radiologists in MRI and other imaging analyses, providing access to evidence-based diagnostic references. Founded in 2014, GGWK serves healthcare professionals globally from its Berlin headquarters, combining radiology expertise with software development to enhance accuracy and efficiency in image-based diagnoses.
3DKreaForm is a French firm incorporated at the end of 2012, which ambitions to become a major actor of guided implant surgery. The company aims to penetrate its home market, scale up, and expand in Italy, Germany and Spain, which together represent over 70% of the European market unit-wise, with around 4.5M implants each year.
3DKreaForm developed Pix Dental System (PDS), an EC-certified cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution enabling General Dental Practitioners to perform minimally invasive image-guided surgery.
Deutsche Energieversorgung
Grant in 2016
Deutsche Energieversorgung develops and produces intelligent power storage units of the SENEC brand. With its lead and lithium devices, the company is one of the international market leaders for PV storage.
DEV 2018 received the "Top Brand PV Storage" award for the fourth time in a row. The reason for the success of the Leipzig storage manufacturer is the many years of experience in the development and production of all important storage components. Supported by cooperation with well-known partners in the electrical and solar industry, DEV has been offering high-quality products "Made in Germany" for domestic and foreign customers for almost ten years.
EOMAP is a service provider specializing in satellite-derived aquatic information for maritime and inland waters, catering to the commercial offshore industry and various government agencies. Established in 2006 as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center, the company is headquartered in Castle Seefeld near Munich. EOMAP is recognized for its pioneering work in satellite-derived bathymetry and high-resolution water quality monitoring, utilizing standardized physical models that are adaptable across different scales, sensor types, and geographic locations. Its offerings include seafloor, coastal environment, and infrastructure mapping, with the capability to deliver continuous and long-term environmental information by leveraging multiple satellite resources. This technology enables project managers to effectively identify and manage risks, supporting negotiations and approvals related to aquatic issues.
Evopark GmbH is a mobility technology startup based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2014. The company specializes in off-street parking solutions, offering a parking card that facilitates cashless transactions at over 50 parking garages across the country. Utilizing RFID technology, the evopark parking card allows users to automatically open barriers as they approach. Additionally, Evopark provides a mobile application that helps users locate nearby parking spots and check real-time availability, streamlining the parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for a space. As of December 2017, Evopark operates as a subsidiary of Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH.
Verkehrswacht Parkplatz
Grant in 2016
Verkehrswacht Parkplatz GmbH, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in parking management services. As a subsidiary of GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH, the company focuses on managing urban parking facilities and creating modern, secure parking spaces. Verkehrswacht Parkplatz collaborates with partners and customers to incorporate new technologies and innovative approaches into their services. They cater to various events, including concerts, open-air cinema screenings, football matches, and trade fairs, providing both short-term and permanent parking solutions. The company is committed to exploring new projects in both the private and public sectors, emphasizing flexibility in its contractual relationships and service offerings.
EnCo Software
Grant in 2016
EnCo Software is a consulting and software systems house for the industries automotive, plant engineering, rail and aerospace engineering, headquartered in Munich.
RemoteMyApp specializes in delivering customized cloud gaming solutions for businesses worldwide, enhancing the gaming experience for end-users. The company focuses on mobile gaming applications that enable high-resolution, graphics-intensive games to be streamed from gaming computers to various devices, such as smartphones and tablets. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy their favorite computer games on the go, significantly broadening accessibility. One of RemoteMyApp's notable offerings is MagentaGaming, a cloud gaming platform developed for Deutsche Telekom, launched in August 2020, which exemplifies the company's commitment to advancing cloud gaming technology.
Founded in Berlin in 2014, Teraki develops software solutions that enable high-volume, real-time data processing for connected car applications. Its platform facilitates predictive maintenance, usage-based insurance (UBI), fleet management, and autonomous driving services by optimizing data compression and latency.
Arxes-tolina
Grant in 2015
Arxes-Tolina GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in advanced technology solutions across engineering, IT, software, and consulting sectors. With nearly 300 highly qualified employees, the firm generates approximately 56 million euros in annual revenue. Arxes-Tolina serves a diverse client base, including prominent DAX companies, international corporations, over half of Germany's savings banks, and the Sparda Group. The company offers manufacturer-independent IT infrastructure solutions, supporting clients from planning and installation through to commissioning and maintenance, ensuring robust and efficient IT landscapes for public sector and financial services industries.
ADDACT is a live music startup focused on transforming how concerts are organized by leveraging technology to engage music fans in the planning process. The company allows fans to pledge for tickets to see their favorite artists perform in their city. If a sufficient number of pledges are collected, a concert will be scheduled in that location, thereby giving fans a direct influence on the tour plans of their preferred acts. Recognized for its innovative approach, ADDACT has received multiple awards from notable institutions, including the federal government and the city of Hamburg, reflecting its significant impact on the music industry in Germany.
Cross Border Talents
Grant in 2015
Cross Border Talents is a recruitment consultancy founded in 2013 and based in Oeiras, Portugal, with additional offices in Matosinhos, Évora, Berlin, and London. The company specializes in providing permanent recruitment solutions across various sectors, including engineering, ICT, medical, and contact centers. It maintains a global network of recruitment partners across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Asia. In addition to recruitment, Cross Border Talents offers talent leasing, training, and employee placement services, aimed at addressing the skills shortage in a dynamic labor market. The company supports enterprises in hiring a skilled workforce globally, facilitating smooth employment transitions.
Loritus works at a local level with governments, private enterprise, and individuals to define how HTC can resolve excessive costs, and recover value and revenue from unwanted material. The flexible nature of the HTC service turns costs into new revenues while generating a local and symbiotic solution to manifest itself.
Coming from and living in small communities ourselves we understand the desire for local solutions that minimize transportation and maintain an optimum local solution that is dynamic over time - today can be sales in agriculture, tomorrow can be sales into power generation.
Loritus is a privately owned company that sources and develops all of its technology from Germany and Italy. It is managed by Tim Dolden and Bernhard Hilber.
Bernhard Hilber has over 25 years developing services in Biogas, climate analysis, and process engineering, and is an active owner of a large dairy farm in Northern Italy. Tim Dolden has spent 20 years building new technology and markets for a number of blue-chip companies and has a specialization in complex outsourcing and managed service operations.
Loritus is willing to build and operate HTC facility on behalf of clients, as well as Build Operate and Transfer. Being a small company, Loritus prides itself on its best in class technology, processes, and the ability to build a tangible local business case with its clients.
HEE Photonics Labs
Grant in 2015
HEE Photonics Labs is a spin-off of the University of Latvia, Institute of Astronomy (part of Association FOTONIKA-LV –www.lu.lv/FOTONIKA-LV). The company was founded in 2007 to commercialize research results as well as to participate in various scientific projects related to space photonics. Some engineers of the staff was involved into everyday service of Satellite Laser Ranging station in Riga. Their lively expertise allows us the development of advanced optical systems for earth observation and high precision universal satellite laser ranging for observation and tracking of unknown flying objects, and laboratory test. The leading scientists of HEE Photonic labs has long term and multidisciplinary experience in development of space and military optical systems since sowiet times. Totally 7 high precision SLR instruments for tracking of unknown space objects has been designed by this team members, produced in Riga and installed in Metseahovi (Finland), Potzdam (Germany), (Ukraine – 4) and Riga (Latvia), as well as about 50 various space-related optical devices over the world.
Space Structures
Grant in 2015
Space Structures, based in Bremen and Berlin, Germany, is an independent engineering firm focused on the development of metal and composite structures for aerospace applications. The company specializes in structural mechanics, offering expertise in structural design, analysis, validation, and documentation. With a team experienced in space, aerospace, and mechanical engineering, as well as steel structures, Space Structures is well-equipped to handle innovative projects. Their capabilities encompass the development and manufacturing of large spacecraft primary structures, optomechanical systems, solar array structures, electronic equipment, and propulsion systems. Additionally, the firm provides engineering services to support the space industry in non-routine tasks and addresses gaps in human resources.
IMA Materialforschung und Anwendungstechnik
Grant in 2015
IMA Materialforschung und Anwendungstechnik Dresden (IMA Dresden) develops and performs customized testing of all types of materials and components. Here you will find comprehensive engineering competence in issues of stability, function, and reliability.
From IMA's unique position in research and industry, the company can provide support throughout the entire product development process, helping you to verify your product's durability, function, and safety. The focal point of our business is the design, performance, and evaluation of certification and development tests for complex aircraft structures and components. We offer an impressive portfolio of services, including stability calculations, experimental component testing, and damage analyses. We develop test technologies and concepts for traffic engineering, where the highest standards apply.
IMA operates in compliance with German and international standards and regulations for and we are certified according to DIN EN 9100 and DIN EN ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. All our testing laboratories are accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (DAkkS, registration number D-PL-13119-02-00) which allows us to develop new test methods. Since 2011 the field material testing of non-metallic materials and since 2012 the field material testing of metallic materials have been accredited in accordance with the standard of aircraft industry NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation Program).
Verifying the reliability and safety of materials for the entire component lifetime is a demanding complex matter. Our engineers build on knowledge which has grown here over the course of decades. The roots of IMA Dresden reach back into Dresdens airplan construction industry in the fifties. From 1958 the passenger jet '152' was statically tested here and fatigue tests in a water tank started in 1960. For the predecessor enterprise of IMA Dresden, the IfL Institute for lightweight construction and economic use of materials (1961-1990), the numerical and experimental verification of stability were core topics.
HTCycle provides a waste management solution that transforms agricultural waste into an environmentally safe process.
HTCycle is active in the field of hydrothermal carbonization.
HTCycle was founded in 2009 and was headquartered in Murchin, Germany.
Founded in Berlin in 2011 by doctors, scientists, and industry pioneers, Ada Health is a global health company dedicated to creating new possibilities for personal health management. Its core system connects medical knowledge with intelligent technology to empower individuals to actively manage their health and assist medical professionals in delivering effective care.
Sividon Diagnostics
Grant in 2015
Sividon Diagnostics GmbH is a specialized diagnostics company based in Cologne, Germany, focused on the development of treatment-related diagnostic tests, particularly in the field of oncology. Founded in 2011, Sividon emerged from a management buyout of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, with a mission to enhance the quality of companion diagnostics. The company’s product portfolio includes the ImmunoPredict biomarker test and the EndoPredict RNA expression test, which evaluates the aggressiveness of breast cancer by analyzing 12 genes at a molecular level. Sividon is driven by a team of experienced scientists and managers dedicated to improving individualized, evidence-based diagnosis in cancer treatment, supported by a network of international experts and extensive rights to technology developed since 2004. As a subsidiary of Myriad Services GmbH, Sividon aims to advance treatment decisions in oncology, particularly for breast cancer.
Irideon S.L. is a Spanish-German company (headquarters in Spain, delegation and commercial office in Germany), founded by a multidisciplinary team of engineers with experience in industry and academia.
They provide technical consultancy services and solutions to SMEs and research organizations throughout Europe, primarily in the field of information and communications technologies (ICT) and sensor systems and also assist companies in the design, fabrication, assembly and housing of ready-to-market electronic products.
Meddrop GmbH
Grant in 2015
Meddrop GmbH is a pharmaceutical company in Hamburg, Germany.
AutoAid is a SaaS company offering car diagnostics software for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Established in 2008, AutoAid's flagship product, autoaid Internet Diagnose+, launched in 2013, is used globally by repair shops to diagnose issues across twelve car brands.
Immundiagnostik
Grant in 2015
Immundiagnostik, founded in 1986, is a globally operating diagnostics company represented in over 30 countries. We focus on the development and production of innovative immunoassays (ELISA, EIA) and other analytical detection methods (e.g. HPLC and PCR) for medical routine and research. Furthermore, we offer a broad portfolio of antibodies and antigens. Our business relations include contract analyses for diagnostic laboratories and academic research institutions, esp. in context with clinical trials. Multiple cooperations with the pharmaceutical industry and a tight network of scientific organizations are the basis of a successful product development. Securing progress: Our comprehensive range of products is continuously refueled by a rich pipeline of proprietary developments. With a headcount of more than 50 employees, Immundiagnostik’s headquarter is located in Bensheim, south-western Germany.
Airrays is an independent provider of adaptive antenna systems based in Dresden, Germany. Founded in October 2013 by experienced entrepreneurs from the cellular industry and members of the Dresden University of Technology, the company specializes in advanced radio technology. This technology facilitates the use of numerous active antenna elements essential for implementing massive MIMO and multi-user MIMO systems. By enabling cellular antennas to form multiple adaptive radio beams, Airrays significantly enhances cell capacity, potentially increasing it by a considerable margin.
Fricke und Mallah Microwave Technology GmbH
Grant in 2015
The Fricke und Mallah Microwave Technology GmbH was founded in 1995 by Dr. Dirk-H. Fricke and Dipl.-Ing. Marcel Mallah.
Dr. Dirk-H. Fricke studied electrical and high frequency engineering at the university Hanover. Then for five years he was scientific assistant at the Institut for Electroheat at the same university. He managed several microwave research projects of the AIF and BMFT. Dipl.-Ing. Marcel Mallah studied electrical and high frequency enginneering at the university Brunswick. After this he works for three years in the german oven industry. There he developed several innovative microwave oven concepts.
The Fricke and Mallah GmbH is with 24 employees one of the leading german suppliers of microwave ovens for industry and research.
In the field of microwave tunnels and chamber ovens machines were built with 800 kW total power. The main applications for the ovens are found in the ceramic, casting, wood, food, pharmaceutical and chemical industry. To make the microwave application very effective the development and test of the ovens are accompanied by a close dialogue with the customer. The used microwave generators and antennas are from own production and designed for microwave powers up to 20 kW. They are also supplied to several oven manufacturers in Europe and USA. A further activity is the development of power electronics and microwave measurement equipment.
For research and development a microwave measurement system, an EMC chamber, several microwave ovens and temperature measurement systems are available in the laboratory. Furthermore there is a close contact with the institut for thermal processing of the university hannover. This institute has long experience in the field of thermal and electromagnetic distributions.
VI Systems develops and markets optical components and modules, transmission products, and integrated driver circuits and amplifiers.
The company offers transmission products, which are based on 850nm and 1310nm wavelength vertical emitting cavity surface laser and photodetector for 790-870nm and 1100-1350nm wavelength, transmitter optical subassemblies (TOSA) and receiver optical subassemblies (ROSA) modules.
It also provides integrated driver circuits and amplifiers for up to 40 Gbit/s single channel data transmission. The company primarily offers its transmission and regeneration products to systems and components vendors, as well as to customers in data communications, military, and aerospace industries and consumer electronics.
It sells its products and services directly, as well as through international sales representatives and resellers primarily in the United States, Japan, Europe, and China.
The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Daogames is a mobile indie multiplayer game backend company that supports developers in running cloud-connected games. Founded in 2014 by Ronny Esterluss, Sebastian Witzig, and Tino Breddin in Germany, Daogames provides essential knowledge and cost-effective infrastructure services, empowering small development teams to create engaging and sustainable games. The company's platform allows for the simultaneous hosting of multiple games on mobile devices, enhancing the ability of developers to reach wider audiences and deliver indie-friendly multiplayer gaming experiences.