Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
Science meets entrepreneurship
Start-ups are an effective way of transferring findings from basic research into practice. When researchers set up their own companies, they not only drive technological innovation forward—they also generate direct social and economic impetus and take control of their own careers. Here are a few examples from the more than 200 spin-offs we have supported to date:
Sustainable energy & environmental technologyThe start-up is working on a magnetic fusion reactor type called the Stellarator. By 2031, the company aims to build the ‘Alpha’ fusion reactor, which will generate more energy than it consumes. This will be followed by the first fusion power plant to feed electricity into the grid: ‘Stellaris’.
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New approach to battery technology The start-up replaces the thin contact foils used in conventional batteries with fleece made of fine metal wires, known as Batene fleece. Batteries can store up to 80 percent more energy when they use Batene technology. Simplified production also reduces manufacturing costs by up to 50 percent.
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Neutral atoms as information storageplanqc develops quantum computers that store information in individual atoms, known as qubits. The technology aims to achieve rapid progress in the development of industry-ready quantum computers. Planqc uses quantum machine learning to work on climate simulations and the development of efficient batteries for electric vehicles.
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AI in biomedicineThis start-up is unlocking previously undiscovered parts of human DNA. They are revolutionising healthcare with AI-powered solutions that translate 100% of genetic information into valuable insights for better patient care and accelerated drug discovery.
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Flow chemistry technology helps isolate malaria drugArtemisinin, the basis of the most effective malaria drug currently available, is extracted from the annual plant Artemisia annua. A Max Planck research team has developed an environmentally friendly process for continuous synthesis in a flow system that uses light-activated oxygen to efficiently convert a waste product of the plant into a drug.
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Hope for patients with metabolic diseases, obesity and cardiac hypertrophyCalTIC's goal is to develop TRPC inhibitors as a new class of drugs for the treatment of metabolic diseases/obesity and pathological cardiac remodelling. CalTIC works closely with Lead Discovery Center GmbH, the University of Leeds and the University of Heidelberg.
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Become a MAXpreneur
Max Planck Innovation GmbH supports scientists at the Max Planck Society in taking this step: from the initial idea to the implementation of a research-based business model – with comprehensive advice, targeted funding and access to a strong network of investor companies, businesses and industry partners.
The Planck Academy offers researchers interested in founding a company an initial insight into knowledge and technology transfer with its Industry Track. Those who wish to explore the topic of founding a company further can participate in the MaxPreneurs Start-up Journey, which includes start-up schools, information events and networking opportunities provided by the Max Planck Foundation.
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From the initial idea to financing: Max Planck Innovation supports scientists at the Max Planck Society with its many years of experience on the path to successful spin-offs. The interdisciplinary team offers sound advice and opens doors to a broad network of investors and industry partners – so that research can be turned into viable businesses.
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Researchers with start-up ambitions benefit from individual support, practical workshops and webinars, financial support and numerous networking opportunities in the two-stage MAX!mize programme. Experienced figures from the worlds of entrepreneurship, investment and consulting are on hand to assist them and provide concrete support in transforming innovative ideas into successful start-ups.
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Max Planck Innovation offers researchers at the Max Planck Society targeted programmes for further developing research results and strengthening innovation capabilities. The team provides individual, practical and needs-based advice on selecting the right funding instrument – some of these programmes were developed in-house. They enable thorough preparation for the next steps in the innovation or start-up process.
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The Max Planck Startup Accelerator supports deep tech startups with a connection to Max Planck – for example, through patents, licences or alumni – with a tailored programme during the initial growth phase, including financing.
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Contact
Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH
Arnulfstr. 58
80335 Munich
Germany
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Phone: +49 89 29 09 19 - 0
