Technology Transfer
The creative and unorthodox atmosphere within CeNS efficiently helps to create concepts and to incubate new nano-technological companies. Today, more than 14 CeNS spin-off companies employ almost 1,000 scientists and technologists, working primarily on nano- and nanobiotechnological tasks.
Support for researchers, founders, and partners from industry
At CeNS, we foster a dynamic collaboration between science and practice, driving innovation and enabling the effective transfer of research outcomes.
Current start-up initiatives
iNSyT Technologies
Non-invasive imaging of ultrafast nano processes – a breakthrough tool for material science
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Linque
Energy-efficient and faster computing hardware for next-generation algorithms and compute needs
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Serino
Revolutionizing SWIR imaging to capture and comprehend the hidden and invisible constituents of the world around us
Read moreSpin-off companies founded by CeNS members
Atom-precise positioners
Attocube develops advanced nanotechnology solutions for precision motion, nanopositioning, and nanoscale analytics in research and industry.
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Click Chemistry
Baseclick develops innovative solutions for life sciences: click chemistry for sensitive and modular labeling of nucleic acids.
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Fluorescent nanoprobes
ChromoTek (now part of Proteintech) sells versatile lab tools for proteome research (nanotraps) and fluorescent nanoprobes called Chromobodies® to target and trace antigens in living cells.
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Platform technologies for therapeutics
Ethris develops therapeutics based on two proprietary platform technologies which enable therapies for diseases with currently dissatisfying treatment options.
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Technology for super-resolution microscopy
GATTAquant specializes in DNA-based nanotechnology tools for super-resolution microscopy, offering precision nanorulers, fluorescent beads, and related solutions for advanced imaging and characterization.
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Ultra fast DNA detection
GNA Biosolutions (now HP) was a molecular diagnostics company. Their technology Pulse Controlled Amplification (PCA) can be used to produce small, portable, and energy-efficient devices ideal for near-patient diagnostics outside the laboratory.
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Observing cells lifelike
Ibidi develops products for the cell analytics for research at universities and for the pharmaceutical industry. This technology allows a realistic simulation of the cell environment under natural conditions, making medical tests comparable with processes in living organisms.
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Super-resolution microscopy supercharged with DNA
Massives Photonics uses short, dye-labeled DNA strands that transiently bind to their complements, conjugated to affinity reagents for protein detection. The resulting target "blinking" yields high-resolution images.
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Faster drug analysis
Nanion Technologies produces analytic instruments which speed up the current measurement of ion channels in cell membranes. With these instruments the functionality of potential medicines can be tested much faster.
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Ultra rapid biomolecule analysis
NanoTemper Technologies develops and produces high-quality biophysical tools made for drug discovery.
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Ultrasharp probes
Nanotools develops extremely sharp tools for so-called scanning probe microscopes which are essential for nanotechnological research and for the quality control in the chip industry.
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Where infrared imaging & spectroscopy meets AFM
Neaspec (acquired by attocube in 2014) specializes in advanced nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy technologies, offering innovative solutions such as near-field infrared and terahertz microscopy for high-resolution material characterization.
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Cellwatcher - tracking cells
PHIO builds fully automatic, super compact microscopes combined with an cutting-edge AI analysis platform to improve the quality and data output of cell culture experiments.
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Cavity enhanced science
Qlibri uses the incredible power of optical micro-cavities to enhance light-matter interaction for quantum technologies & research and new insights through ultra-sensitive absorption microscopy.
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RNhale
RNhale is focused on developing innovative RNA-based therapies for pulmonary diseases, utilizing advanced dry powder inhalation and AI-driven lipid nanoparticle technologies for precise, targeted treatment.
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