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PV2+ has developed a patented solution to considerably reduce the cost of high efficiency solar cells, whilst enhancing their performance and sustainability by utilizing abundant copper instead of silver for the solar cell contacts. PV2+ is currently working with industry partners to commercialize this innovation. Even though PV is becoming the lowest-cost option for electricity generation in most of the world, solar energy today contributes to only 3 % of the world's energy production. The mission of PV2+ is to enable a rapid but sustainable growth of the solar industry by solving the problem of limited silver resources that increasingly confront the solar industry.

By combining innovative ideas and new technological approaches, FastCast Ceramics has succeeded in developing a sustainable slip for the production of high-performance ceramics. With the flexible high-performance ceramics, the company wants to make a contribution to the efficient and economical production of high-tech products in the future - on an ecological and sustainable basis.

A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR SOLAR POWER We are developing lightweight, flexible and sustainably printed perovskite solar cells.

Decarbonizing the world's power supply is the biggest challenge of our times. By transitioning our society to renewable energies, Earth will become a better place to live on. Silicon solar cells are reaching their maximum efficiency. We aim to improve the technology and eventually exceed it. Perovskite solar cells have the potential of a low energy payback time of only several months due to their low-temperature processability. They can be easily recycled by separately dissolving the different layers that make up the solar module. The materials in our perovskite solar cells are also abundantly available. Our large-scale printing facility will be able to produce several kilometers of solar cells per day.

LOKORA - HOME GAME FOR OUR FARMS - We want to change the German food industry in a sustainable way. To this end, we supply regional restaurants, canteens and stores with fresh food such as fruit, vegetables, dried goods and dairy products from local farms - in a way that is transparent, uncomplicated and truly ecologically sustainable for everyone. Our promise: The seasonal products generally come from a maximum of 30 to 50 kilometers away. No middlemen, no price dumping, just freshness and regionality that you can rely on - directly from the producers.

TREEO supplies voluntary carbon removals of outstanding quality. The company enabls growers and companies to truly remove carbon and create lasting benefits for the entire ecosystem. The easy-to-use app provides accurate and verified data about carbon storage from every single tree, bringing credibility and transparency to the voluntary carbon market. TREEO connects balancers with tree growers worldwide to reliably remove CO2 from the atmosphere.

Expert precision glass bending for custom designs. We combine traditional glassblowing techniques with modern expertise to create exceptional bent glass pieces. Explore our solutions and let’s turn your vision into reality! The laser shaping technology developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM sets new standards in terms of quality, precision and bending radii for glass materials. Years of research have led to a fast process for glass bending that can also be used to realize complex features on and with glass.

The startup from Stuttgart is part of ESA BIC in Baden-Württemberg since 20th June 2023. The three founders are developing a software tool chain that has low integration overhead and is scalable across multiple satellites and missions. The modern concept for satellite missions thus fits better with the current New Space movement, which is characterized by agility and velocity.

OPTOCYCLE was founded as a company with a sustainable business model that aims to reduce costs in the area of mineral material flows and increase resource conservation through the use of state-of-the-art technologies. The technologies and services are designed to deliver added value to customers and society. Optocycle connects our customers with the drive to reliably recycle mineral construction waste in a genuine way.

Maximize Your Lunar Mission’s Success with Precision Subsurface Data and Cutting-Edge Geoscientific Expertise

We are developing an autonomous rover for lunar near-subsurface exploration. This rover will be used to create geological models of the subsurface for our clients' infrastructure and mining projects. Our expertise includes the interpretation of these models and the provision of geotechnical consultancy. With these data, clients can implement economically viable and risk-minimizing strategies.

We are an AI Startup from the Black Forest and develop automatic visual quality inspection systems with artificial intelligence (AI). With our strong computer science background, we have created a software environment from which we can quickly design customized inspection solutions. We focus on the construction industry but also have customers from a wide range of industries. We are problem solvers and long-term partners with our customers. Convince yourself! Learn more about us, our software, and the current use cases by following our LinkedIn page. Feel free to contact us and request a free technical feasibility check for your use case at any time!

StyX Neutronica provides area-averaged, non-invasive soil moisture measurements via Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensing (CRNS). The novel technique determines subsurface soil moisture by cosmic ray neutrons scattered at the soil interface, over an area of about ten hectares for stationary sensors and over one square kilometer for mobile sensors. This allows complete coverage of soil moisture within one square kilometer by measurements recorded by a mobile CRN probe.

Preflet Energy AI Platform provides attainable actions to improve buildings’ energy efficiency. The technology harnesses multidimensional data such as smart meter energy, weather, and satellite. Preflet helps building owners and property managers to reduce costs and decarbonize building assets while saving energy.

Fully automatic & year-round garden irrigation for professionals in landscape gardening

As experts in sustainable, demand-controlled irrigation, we have worked together with with experienced landscape gardeners we have developed a fully automated irrigation system that enables all areas of the garden - whether lawn, beds or plants - to be watered efficiently and reliably. Just as the respective location of the plant requires. And that at any time of year.

Visioverdis 2.0 GmbH develops greentech products for urban living spaces. In this way, Visioverdis support local authorities, property planners and developers in making cities greener and offer them new opportunities for implementing climate adaptation strategies and planning construction projects that meet sustainable urban requirements.

With the new Visioverdis 2.0 GmbH, the companie is presenting themselves with a sharpened business profile and a strong team that covers all key areas of expertise.

The company 1-2-3 parkplatzfrei around the two founders Tim Hummel and Bruce Sharma develop an app by means of which users can book and reserve the perfect parking space near their intended destination. On site, the company provides the IoT infrastructure by parking barriers to guarantee that the parking space is free. In the future the parking barrier can be controlled via the app by using GPS data. The solution is interesting for companies, who can offer their parking space on the weekend to the public but for private individuals as well who own a parking space but do not use it permanently. Both can generate additional revenue by offering their temporaliy free parking space to the public.

Cerebri offers high-quality, telemedical, cloud-based and AI-supported EEG examinations. In cooperation with German manufacturers of EEG devices, Cerebri provides a user-friendly, compact EEG device that can be used by anyone within minutes without prior training. This combination makes EEG examinations possible for anyone, anywhere, regardless of distance. This is particularly important in space, where monitoring brain activity during sleep helps to assess cognitive performance and general health.

MakeMINT develops innovative, modular learning systems and workshops that promote hands-on education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). They also offer custom-designed prototypes and small series productions tailored to client needs, focusing on an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to learning.

Omega Horizons is pioneering satellite technology for very low Earth orbit (VLEO), where proximity to Earth enables superior imaging resolution, higher revisit rates, and low-latency communication at reduced costs. Leveraging air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) and expertise from the University of Stuttgart’s Institute of Space Systems (IRS), our team is overcoming VLEO’s challenges to develop long-lasting, efficient satellites. With a staged business strategy, we aim to first prove our capabilities, then offer satellite platforms to EO/SatCom operators, and eventually operate our own high-quality data services while ensuring sustainable space operations.

RAASD Technology GmbH is developing advanced passive radar surveillance systems that ensure security while complying with privacy regulations and operating under all weather conditions. Using LTE/4G/5G signals, the technology is resistant to signal jamming and can be deployed for monitoring airports, government-restricted areas, and large private properties, with an initial focus on the German market before expanding across Europe. The company aims for significant revenue growth, supported by partnerships, investor funding, and government financing to develop prototypes and secure intellectual property.

Yugen Space leverages advanced satellite imaging and AI-driven GIS technology to combat global soil degradation by providing high-precision soil quality monitoring and mineral mapping solutions. Their AI-powered platform simplifies earth observation data analysis, making insights accessible to industries like agriculture, mining, and government bodies. With a specialized focus, proprietary algorithms, and a first-mover advantage in AI-GIS analytics, Yugen Space aims to revolutionize soil monitoring and establish itself as a leader in the field.

Since the start of the space age in 1957, over 6,700 launches have contributed to a rapidly increasing number of objects orbiting Earth, with recent growth driven by small satellites and mega-constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This surge has created significant challenges for space sustainability, as most objects in orbit are now classified as debris, increasing the risk of collisions and requiring advanced conjunction detection and avoidance strategies. Our proprietary algorithms, developed with ESA-validated astrodynamics software, provide real-time assessments of collision risk, offering satellite operators a scalable and precise solution to enhance operational safety and support the continued expansion of the LEO industry.