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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 solutions for multi-material plastic containers. Their innovative plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process enables recyclability in packaging for various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. By promoting material reduction and reuse, IonKraft aims to enhance performance and lower costs, backed by funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

Black Semiconductor is a pioneering manufacturer of semiconductor microchips that specializes in integrating photonic circuits with traditional silicon technology. The company has developed a unique approach that merges electronics and photonics using graphene, enabling unprecedented chip-to-chip communication at high data transfer rates and reduced energy consumption. By harnessing the optical properties of graphene, Black Semiconductor's technology facilitates seamless conversion of electrical signals to light, significantly enhancing bandwidth and reducing latency in data transfer. This innovation allows for longer-distance, high-speed connectivity, replacing traditional copper with optical waveguides to ensure efficient data movement. The company's photonic circuits are designed for compatibility with existing semiconductor manufacturing processes, allowing for easy integration into current chip production lines. In 2025, Black Semiconductor expanded its operations with the construction of a new fabrication facility in Aachen, Germany, which will support scalable pilot production of advanced 300mm wafer technology.

Protembis GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of surgical equipment aimed at enhancing the safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. The company has developed the ProtEmbo System, an intra-aortic filter device designed to mitigate the risk of cerebrovascular events during TAVR by deflecting embolic material away from the cerebral circulation. This innovation addresses a significant complication associated with TAVR, which has become a preferred treatment for patients with valvular heart disease, particularly as the procedure is increasingly performed on younger and lower-risk individuals. By minimizing the risk of brain injury, Protembis aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs related to surgical complications.

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.

Dr. SAM is a digital veterinary consultation platform based in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, founded in 2018. The company connects pet owners with experienced veterinarians for online healthcare diagnoses. Through its platform, users can book appointments, discuss concerns via video chat, and seek professional advice, providing pet owners with convenient access to veterinary care at any time. This service aims to simplify the process of obtaining veterinary advice, ensuring that pet owners can address their concerns efficiently and effectively.

Taxy.io GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in automating tax consulting and research through its AI-driven platform, Taxy.io. This platform serves as a central information hub for digital tax intelligence, utilizing machine learning and natural language processing to facilitate semantic and context-specific searches. Taxy.io aims to enhance the efficiency of tax professionals, including lawyers, tax consultants, auditors, and corporate finance employees, by enabling them to quickly access specific information and conduct automated legal analysis. The company's focus is on improving productivity and minimizing compliance risks for accounting firms and tax departments within small to medium-sized enterprises and larger organizations.

talent::digital GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, provides a cloud-based platform designed to foster a digital mindset within organizations. The company focuses on upskilling employees by offering digital training through engaging, bite-sized episodes that can be completed in approximately ten minutes each. This innovative approach transforms skill acquisition into a game-like experience, making learning both enjoyable and effective. talent::digital monitors the learning progress of teams, assessing their skills to give organizations real-time insights into their digital competencies. The platform requires no installation or maintenance, ensuring seamless integration into existing operations, with automatic updates and enhancements. Organizations can also customize content to suit their specific training needs, making talent::digital a versatile solution for enhancing digital skills across various sectors.

Taxy.io GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in automating tax consulting and research through its AI-driven platform, Taxy.io. This platform serves as a central information hub for digital tax intelligence, utilizing machine learning and natural language processing to facilitate semantic and context-specific searches. Taxy.io aims to enhance the efficiency of tax professionals, including lawyers, tax consultants, auditors, and corporate finance employees, by enabling them to quickly access specific information and conduct automated legal analysis. The company's focus is on improving productivity and minimizing compliance risks for accounting firms and tax departments within small to medium-sized enterprises and larger organizations.

Protembis GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of surgical equipment aimed at enhancing the safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. The company has developed the ProtEmbo System, an intra-aortic filter device designed to mitigate the risk of cerebrovascular events during TAVR by deflecting embolic material away from the cerebral circulation. This innovation addresses a significant complication associated with TAVR, which has become a preferred treatment for patients with valvular heart disease, particularly as the procedure is increasingly performed on younger and lower-risk individuals. By minimizing the risk of brain injury, Protembis aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs related to surgical complications.

Entrafin GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in providing purchasing and sales financing services tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and banks. The company offers a digital financing alternative aimed at enhancing working capital for B2B customers. Its services focus on liquidity optimization, improved payouts, and facilitating increased sales, while also providing tools for payment tracking and streamlined order procedures. By enabling SMEs to better plan and manage their investment decisions, Entrafin plays a crucial role in supporting the financial needs of businesses in Germany.

Hemovent, based in Aachen, Germany, is a privately held medical technology company focused on developing a portable ECMO (Extracorporeal 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 in cases of cardiac or respiratory failure. Hemovent's portable unit provides critical respiratory support for patients whose lungs are severely compromised, acting as a temporary life support system that takes over heart function during acute heart failure. This technology allows hospitals to stabilize patients and address the underlying issues leading to the failure while enabling patient mobility, thereby enhancing treatment options and outcomes.

Aquila biolabs GmbH is a German technology company established in 2014 and located in Baesweiler, Germany. It specializes in the development of innovative laboratory devices aimed at optimizing bioprocesses in bioreactors and incubation shakers. The company's product lineup includes the Cell Growth Quantifier (CGQ), Cell Growth Quantifier BIOR (CGQ BIOR), and the Liquid Injection System (LIS). These solutions feature smart sensors and data analytics software that facilitate real-time, non-invasive monitoring of cell growth in shake flasks. By providing automated and process-optimizing analysis, Aquila biolabs enables research scientists to obtain actionable insights during the cultivation of therapeutic products in various experimental settings.

Nano4Imaging GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in the development and production of contrast agents and devices designed for in-vivo imaging of medical implants and minimal invasive devices, such as catheters and guidewires. The company offers products like MRWire EmeryGlide, a guide wire compatible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the MagnaFy series, which includes coatings that enhance visibility under MRI, computed tomography (CT), and X-ray imaging. These innovations facilitate medical interventions and therapies, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and during radiotherapy, allowing for precise monitoring of medical devices during procedures. By leveraging nanotechnology, Nano4Imaging aims to enhance diagnostic imaging capabilities for healthcare professionals.

fromAtoB GmbH operates a travel search engine that facilitates the comparison and integration of various modes of transportation across Europe, North America, and internationally. Founded in 2008 and based in Munich, Germany, the company provides users with access to a wide range of transportation options, including trains, flights, rideshares, long-distance buses, taxis, rental cars, and public transportation. Its platform serves as a multimodal journey planner, allowing users to search for and compare travel deals while also enabling secure bookings with different transport providers.

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.

Vimecon GmbH, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, specializes in the development and production of laser catheters specifically designed for the treatment of heart diseases, with a primary focus on 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. Additionally, Vimecon provides advisory services to various clients in both academic and industrial research and development. Its innovations aim to enhance healthcare outcomes and support advancements in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cardiac arrhythmias.

Aixigo AG is a software provider specializing in financial advisory solutions for banks, insurance companies, and financial service providers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Aachen, Germany, the company develops a wealth management platform that offers customized tools for investment advisory, portfolio management, and pension advice. Its offerings include a robo-advisor, financial advisor services, personal finance management applications, and various digital banking solutions. Aixigo's platform features an application programming interface (API) that facilitates the integration of digital services, helping financial institutions enhance and modernize their service offerings while delivering innovative solutions to their clients.