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eeden is a recycling technology company focused on chemical textile recycling to reclaim cellulose and polyester from polycotton blends. Its patented process separates and recovers these materials to provide outputs that can replace virgin resources in the manufacture of high-quality clothing. By enabling recovery from blended textiles, eeden helps brands reduce dependence on virgin inputs, cut textile waste, and meet evolving environmental regulations. The company also targets conversion of recovered fibers into materials suitable for downstream use, including lyocell or viscose, and pursues scale-upcycling technologies to repurpose textile waste into new products. Through these efforts, eeden aims to accelerate the apparel industry's shift toward a circular economy and offer a pathway to more sustainable textile production.

Gestalt Diagnostics, LLC is a healthcare technology company based in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing PACS hosting and innovative solutions for physicians, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories across the United States. Its flagship product, PathFlow, is a software platform designed to transform anatomic pathology workflows, enabling laboratories to transition from traditional methods involving glass slides and microscopes to an automated, electronic digital system. This approach enhances efficiency and accuracy in pathology, streamlining operations for pathologists and pathology laboratories.

Specter Automation develops a B2B SaaS platform for AI-powered automation of construction site management. Its web-based software integrates core components of construction planning, reducing organizational effort and halving construction delays by utilizing existing digital planning data from pre-construction to the physical construction site.

Planted Green is a company focused on promoting climate protection through reforestation services. It collaborates with a forester to plant mixed forests in Germany, contributing to local ecological restoration. Additionally, Planted Green offsets its subscribers' carbon footprints by purchasing carbon dioxide certificates from carefully chosen eco-social projects. This dual approach not only helps in sequestering carbon but also supports broader initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. The company is committed to raising awareness about climate issues and reducing overall emissions through educational efforts.

IonKraft, a German technology company, specializes in plasma coating for multi-material plastic containers. Their innovative plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process enables recyclability of complex packaging, serving industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. By promoting material reduction and reuse, IonKraft aims to enhance performance while lowering costs, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

Founded in 2015, PL BioScience specializes in manufacturing high-quality cell culture products based on human platelet lysate for stem cell research. Its portfolio includes research-grade, GMP-grade, and customized products, along with support services. The company's offerings cater to various applications, from basic research to clinical applications.

CUREosity has the vision to revolutionize traditional rehabilitation by developing VR-based therapy applications and games to help people with neurological and mental disabilities. To do so, CUREosity provides the CE-certified medical product CUREO, which is a therapy system to support the cognitive, sensory, and motor rehabilitation. The immersion in new worlds with different scenarios and game elements motivates patients to high-frequency training and thus to fast therapy success. With CUREO, multiple patients can be cared for by just one therapist, so that clinic resources can be optimally allocated. Thomas Saur, Stefan Arand and Marco Faulhammer founded CUREosity on November 26, 2018 in Düsseldorf.

Black Semiconductor is a technology company focused on graphene integrated photonics. It develops photonic circuits directly fabricated on silicon-scale electronics, enabling chip-to-chip communication at higher data transfer rates, over longer distances, with reduced energy consumption. By combining electronics and photonics on a single wafer, the company aims to overcome bandwidth and energy limits of traditional copper interconnects. The approach uses graphene to connect electrical signals and light, offering CMOS-compatible processing that fits into existing chip production pipelines. This enables faster, more energy-efficient data transfer and scalable integration for data centers and other computing applications. The company is advancing a scalable 300mm wafer pilot line and has established fabrication facilities in Aachen, Germany (FabOne) to support scalable production.

Vivalyx operates a patented organ preservation system designed to enhance the success of organ transplantation. Its technology combines static cold storage with machine perfusion, offering a blood-free alternative that aims to increase the vitality and availability of donor organs, thereby improving patient outcomes.

Protembis GmbH, established in 2017 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in the development of innovative surgical equipment, particularly focusing on minimally invasive medical devices. The company's flagship product, the ProtEmbo System, is an intra-aortic filter designed to mitigate the risk of cerebrovascular events during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. This device effectively deflects embolic material generated during these cardiovascular interventions away from the cerebral circulation, thereby reducing the likelihood of brain injury. By enhancing the safety of TAVR, Protembis aims to improve patient outcomes, particularly as this procedure becomes more common among younger and lower-risk individuals. Through its advancements, Protembis is committed to increasing the quality of life for patients while also addressing the broader healthcare costs associated with complications arising from surgical interventions.

Membion specializes in wastewater treatment using membrane bioreactor technology. Its MBR modules are designed for submerged operation in activated sludge, helping plants enhance water quality and lower operational costs.

Elevear is a technology company specializing in the development of innovative audio solutions for hearable devices. Their core product is a customizable idle noise reduction system, enhancing user experience by minimizing distractions from background noise, allowing for clear and uninterrupted audio enjoyment.

HBOX Therapies is a developer of technology that facilitates the lung-protective treatment of respiratory patients. They produce miniaturized hyperoxygenation therapies. The technology's application is miniature respiratory assistance for patients suffering from lung failure.

Specter Automation develops a B2B SaaS platform for AI-powered automation of construction site management. Its web-based software integrates core components of construction planning, reducing organizational effort and halving construction delays by utilizing existing digital planning data from pre-construction to the physical construction site.

Quside is a Barcelona-based startup specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative quantum components tailored for the hyper-connected society. The company focuses on quantum random number generation technology, which is pivotal for enhancing encryption solutions and securing data across various connected devices. Quside's components utilize standard telecommunication elements, including lasers and detectors, to produce quantum random numbers at gigabit per second rates. These components are developed using photonic integrated technologies, allowing for seamless integration into existing systems. By providing high-security solutions, Quside aims to address the growing need for robust data protection in an increasingly interconnected world.

CatchHR is a technology company specializing in AI-driven recruitment solutions. It offers applicant search, selection, management, active sourcing, and personality matching features through its mobile application, which accesses over 600 online channels.

LiSA, or Live Shopping Assistant, is a software start-up founded in Germany in 2018 by Philippe and Sophie Frères. The company specializes in providing a platform that enables retailers and brands to host live stream shopping events directly on their online shops. By integrating interactive and shoppable live streams, videos, and short stories into their websites, LiSA enhances the shopping experience, making it more engaging and authentic. This innovative approach not only captivates customers but also helps retailers and brands increase their sales.

ONIQ develops a cloud-based platform that facilitates lean and green manufacturing. Its software generates digital twins of production workflows, automates lean analyses, and monitors key performance indicators, helping businesses reduce costs, manage complexity, and conserve resources.

Pathmonk is a company that specializes in enhancing website conversion rates to help businesses increase their revenue. It offers a website conversion platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze visitor behavior and detect buying intentions. By automating the buying journey, Pathmonk builds interest in sales propositions and triggers higher conversion rates. The platform provides valuable metrics and results, along with retargeting capabilities, allowing businesses to effectively source leads and achieve their conversion goals. Through its innovative technology, Pathmonk aims to optimize online customer engagement and drive business growth.

eeden is a recycling technology company focused on chemical textile recycling to reclaim cellulose and polyester from polycotton blends. Its patented process separates and recovers these materials to provide outputs that can replace virgin resources in the manufacture of high-quality clothing. By enabling recovery from blended textiles, eeden helps brands reduce dependence on virgin inputs, cut textile waste, and meet evolving environmental regulations. The company also targets conversion of recovered fibers into materials suitable for downstream use, including lyocell or viscose, and pursues scale-upcycling technologies to repurpose textile waste into new products. Through these efforts, eeden aims to accelerate the apparel industry's shift toward a circular economy and offer a pathway to more sustainable textile production.

Automaited is an innovative company focused on democratizing process automation through its AI-powered software solutions. The company addresses the persistent challenge of repetitive tasks that burden employees, aiming to transform how organizations operate. Automaited's software autonomously learns and automates processes, allowing users to issue commands in natural language, which enhances accessibility and user-friendliness. This capability enables companies to quickly implement tailored automation without requiring extensive engineering resources, resulting in faster value delivery and improved return on investment. By integrating seamlessly into existing user interfaces, Automaited's solutions help clients streamline operations, reduce costs, and minimize risks associated with process improvements.

CUREosity has the vision to revolutionize traditional rehabilitation by developing VR-based therapy applications and games to help people with neurological and mental disabilities. To do so, CUREosity provides the CE-certified medical product CUREO, which is a therapy system to support the cognitive, sensory, and motor rehabilitation. The immersion in new worlds with different scenarios and game elements motivates patients to high-frequency training and thus to fast therapy success. With CUREO, multiple patients can be cared for by just one therapist, so that clinic resources can be optimally allocated. Thomas Saur, Stefan Arand and Marco Faulhammer founded CUREosity on November 26, 2018 in Düsseldorf.

Dr. SAM is a digital veterinary consultation platform based in Düsseldorf, Germany, founded in 2018. The service connects pet owners with experienced veterinarians for online healthcare consultations, allowing users to book appointments, discuss concerns via video chat, and receive professional veterinary advice remotely.

Automaited is an innovative company focused on democratizing process automation through its AI-powered software solutions. The company addresses the persistent challenge of repetitive tasks that burden employees, aiming to transform how organizations operate. Automaited's software autonomously learns and automates processes, allowing users to issue commands in natural language, which enhances accessibility and user-friendliness. This capability enables companies to quickly implement tailored automation without requiring extensive engineering resources, resulting in faster value delivery and improved return on investment. By integrating seamlessly into existing user interfaces, Automaited's solutions help clients streamline operations, reduce costs, and minimize risks associated with process improvements.

Founded in 2015, PL BioScience specializes in manufacturing high-quality cell culture products based on human platelet lysate for stem cell research. Its portfolio includes research-grade, GMP-grade, and customized products, along with support services. The company's offerings cater to various applications, from basic research to clinical applications.

Taxy.io develops a software platform that automates tax consulting and research using artificial intelligence. It serves tax professionals, lawyers, auditors, and corporate finance departments by providing a central hub for digital tax intelligence through semantic search and automated legal analysis.

talent::digital GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, is an independent platform dedicated to fostering a digital mindset within corporate cultures. The company supports organizations, companies, and authorities in upskilling their staff with essential digital skills necessary for success in an evolving digital landscape. By utilizing a cloud-based empowerment platform, talent::digital offers a gamified learning experience, where employees engage with bite-sized content delivered in 10-minute episodes. This innovative approach not only enhances digital competencies but also promotes enthusiasm among teams, which in turn drives organizational success. The platform continuously tracks learning activities and assesses skills, providing organizations with real-time insights into their workforce's digital capabilities. Talent::digital offers flexibility for organizations to customize training topics and adapt the platform to their specific needs without the burden of installation or maintenance.

Taxy.io develops a software platform that automates tax consulting and research using artificial intelligence. It serves tax professionals, lawyers, auditors, and corporate finance departments by providing a central hub for digital tax intelligence through semantic search and automated legal analysis.

MOQO is a cloud-based platform that enables various entities such as municipal utilities, real estate industries, companies, and clubs to offer shared mobility services. Its platform facilitates the integration of mobility services, providing clients access to a comprehensive shared mobility ecosystem.

Protembis GmbH, established in 2017 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in the development of innovative surgical equipment, particularly focusing on minimally invasive medical devices. The company's flagship product, the ProtEmbo System, is an intra-aortic filter designed to mitigate the risk of cerebrovascular events during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. This device effectively deflects embolic material generated during these cardiovascular interventions away from the cerebral circulation, thereby reducing the likelihood of brain injury. By enhancing the safety of TAVR, Protembis aims to improve patient outcomes, particularly as this procedure becomes more common among younger and lower-risk individuals. Through its advancements, Protembis is committed to increasing the quality of life for patients while also addressing the broader healthcare costs associated with complications arising from surgical interventions.

Biotechnologie

Entrafin GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, specializes in providing digital financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and banks. The company focuses on purchasing and sales financing, offering a digital alternative to traditional working capital financing. Their services are designed to enhance liquidity management, streamline payment processes, and improve overall business sales. By enabling SMEs to optimize their investment planning and decision-making, Entrafin plays a vital role in facilitating more efficient financial operations within the business landscape.

Hemovent is a medical technology company based in Aachen, Germany, focused on developing a portable ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) unit. Founded by Christof Lenz and Oliver Marseille, the company aims to create an innovative device that supports or replaces heart and lung functions during cardiac or respiratory failure. Hemovent's device is designed to provide respiratory support for patients with severely damaged lungs and serves as a temporary life support system, taking over heart function in cases of acute heart failure. This technology enables hospitals to stabilize patients and address underlying health issues effectively, while also allowing for increased patient mobility during treatment.

Aquila Biolabs GmbH is a German technology company established in 2014 and headquartered in Baesweiler, specializing in the development of innovative laboratory devices for bioprocess analysis. The company focuses on creating smart sensors and data analytics software to enhance bioprocessing workflows, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals. Its key products include the Cell Growth Quantifier, which allows for real-time, non-invasive monitoring of cell biomass in shake flasks, and the Liquid Injection System, which facilitates automated analysis and optimization of fermentation processes. By providing research scientists with actionable insights during cultivation, Aquila Biolabs aims to simplify and accelerate the development of therapeutics.

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.

Pivio is a B2B company specializing in AI-driven solutions for the pet health insurance industry. It offers innovative tools such as automated diagnostics, cost calculators, and advanced patient health record systems, powered by proprietary AI models. Pivio's flagship product, AI Vet Systems, enhances efficiency and accuracy in the sector, benefiting businesses in insurance, clinics, and retail by streamlining workflows, reducing manual effort, and increasing revenue.

Momentum Technologies GmbH is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in motorised drive pulleys and conveying engineering. Specialising in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced electric drive motors and systems, the company primarily serves the food processing and mechanical engineering sectors. Momentum Technologies develops drum motor technology and conveyor systems that enhance performance and longevity, offering both synchronous and asynchronous motors and gearboxes. Their products are designed to deliver low-maintenance, oil-free drum motors and high-quality rollers, catering to the needs of industries seeking reliable and efficient conveying solutions.

Adhesys Medical is a company focused on developing innovative polyurethane-based medical adhesives designed for a wide range of applications, both on the skin and internally within the body. The company’s products stand out due to their unique composition, which sets them apart from existing technologies. Adhesys Medical specializes in creating next-generation surgical adhesives intended to provide novel solutions for physicians. Their surgical sealants leverage a pioneering polyurethane technology that offers ease of use, flexibility, biodegradability, and functionality in wet environments. These characteristics enable surgeons to enhance surgical procedures, improve patient comfort, and ultimately save lives.

PRECIRE Technologies is a leader in speech analysis technology, established in 2012. The company has developed the PRECIRE® platform, which decodes written and spoken language to provide insights into the interactions between personality and behavior. By transforming text into numerous features and comparing them against extensive, psychologically validated reference data sets, the platform delivers precise assessments of communicative effects, emotions, personality traits, and linguistic competence. This technology offers valuable insights into employees, customers, applicants, and other conversational partners, facilitating more intelligent, individualized, and efficient interactions.

AIXaTECH GmbH, headquartered in Baesweiler, Germany, specializes in manufacturing high-quality aluminum nitride (AlN) templates for LED and electronic applications. The company produces thin layers of AlN on various substrates such as sapphire and silicon, utilizing its proprietary low-temperature deposition technology. Additionally, AIXaTECH offers MOCVD process support services to facilitate the growth of GaN-based layer structures efficiently. Their products enable significant functional and cost advantages compared to conventional methods using sapphire substrates.

Nano4Imaging GmbH, established in 2011 and located in Aachen, Germany, specializes in the development and production of contrast agents and devices designed for in-vivo imaging of medical implants and minimally invasive devices. The company offers a range of products, including MRWire EmeryGlide, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) conditional guidewire, and various coatings under the MagnaFy brand that enhance the visibility of devices in different imaging modalities, such as MRI, computed tomography (CT), and X-ray. These innovations facilitate navigation and monitoring during medical interventions, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and in radiotherapy. By leveraging advanced nanotechnology, Nano4Imaging aims to improve the accuracy of patient monitoring and intervention outcomes.

Cube Sports is a manufacturer of innovative sporting products designed for children, teenagers, and adults. The company focuses on creating sports equipment that enhances fitness through the integration of advanced sports technology. Its products are engineered to provide added value in various exercise contexts, emphasizing isolated training of muscle groups while also promoting the natural training of the entire locomotor system. This approach enables users to maintain their fitness effectively.

Audimark GmbH, headquartered in Aachen, Germany, specializes in marketing services tailored to web radio stations. As a market leader, the company offers promotional solutions designed to enhance the visibility and reach of its clients' online audio platforms.

fromAtoB GmbH is a travel search engine based in Munich, Germany, that facilitates multimodal journey planning for users across Europe, North America, and internationally. Founded in 2008, the company integrates various transportation options, including trains, flights, ride shares, long-distance buses, taxis, rental cars, and public transport. Its platform allows users to compare prices, access deals, and book trips with multiple mobility providers efficiently. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, fromAtoB's journey planner collaborates with a wide range of travel partners to provide comprehensive information and secure booking options for users seeking to optimize their travel plans.

cognesys is a high-tech company and spin-off of RWTH Aachen University. We are a young, highly motivated and innovative team developing solutions for voice and text based applications with a focus on the service sector in various sectors (eg telecommunications, media, travel, logistics, e-commerce). With more than 20 years of experience in human research, we develop innovative software today that understands what you mean. We make our computers so intelligent that they tell you how satisfied your customers are, how they can understand and answer e-mails from customers - or even control robots with colloquial language. Whatever you say in written or spoken form, our systems can implement. cognesys offers a patented "state of the art" technology that automatically captures, understands and processes voice and text information. cognesys products streamline customer communications, capture customer reviews on all media channels through semantic text mining, and help automate the control of text-based or spoken-language engineering systems.

Antibodies-online.com is an e-commerce platform specializing in life sciences research, offering a comprehensive range of over 1.2 million antibodies, ELISA kits, and related research reagents from more than 160 suppliers. As the largest independent distributor for proteomics research globally, it serves over 2,000 companies and research institutions across 53 countries, including pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, and leading universities. The platform features a diverse array of products, such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody pairs, active proteins, and flow cytometry kits, supporting the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical research sectors in identifying and characterizing cell populations within samples. Antibodies-online operates from three global offices located in Atlanta, USA; Aachen, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

Vimecon GmbH, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, specializes in the development and production of laser catheters aimed at treating heart diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation. The company also manufactures a range of products for the medical technology and biotechnology sectors, including microscopically small catheters and micro materials handling techniques that facilitate precise measurement and dosage. In addition to its product offerings, Vimecon provides advisory services to various clients in both academic and industrial research and development. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance healthcare outcomes in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cardiac arrhythmias.

Aixigo AG is a software company based in Aachen, Germany, specializing in financial advisory solutions for banks, insurance companies, and financial service providers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Founded in 1999, the company develops a wealth management platform that facilitates investment advisory and portfolio management. Aixigo's services include pension advice, robo-advisory, personal finance management applications, and tailored digital solutions for financial institutions. The platform is notable for its application programming interface (API), which allows for the integration of digital services, enabling clients to enhance and modernize their service offerings. Through its innovative software solutions, Aixigo supports the digital transformation of financial services, helping clients deliver more effective and personalized financial advisory services.