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S-TEC Stuttgart Technology and Innovation Campus
Kompetenzzentrum Biointelligenz
Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Drug Discovery and Delivery @ HUJI
Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus at Stellenbosch University
The Ultra-efficient Factory – Producing without Losses in a Livable Environment
Innovation Network Morgenstadt
High Performance Center Mass Personalization
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Medical biotechnology
In-vitro diagnostics
Next-generation sequencing
Next-generation diagnostics
Next-generation sequencing for precision diagnostics of microbial resistance and environmental monitoring of resistance development
Genomics for white and environmental biotechnology
Virus-based therapies and technologies
Therapeutic viruses
Virus-like particles
Bacteriophages
Virus culture and virus detection
Array technologies
PCR technologies
Biofabrication, cell-based in-vitro test systems, and materials development
Biofabrication
Tissue models and in-vitro test systems for biomedicine
Cell culture-based foods: cultured meat and cultured fish
Engineered living materials (ELM)
Cell and tissue technologies
Cell-based assays
Pubilcations
Three-dimensional (3D) skin models as in-vitro test systems
Reporter skin models for the investigation of cell stress responses
Skin disease models
Three-dimensional (3D) skin microbiome and infection models
Three-dimensional (3D) animal skin models
Three-dimensional (3D) microtissues: organoids and spheroids
Intestinal organoids
Reporter spheroids
Biosensors
Production cell lines
Services
Immunoreceptors and drug screening
JRHDD – Joint Research Hub for Drug Discovery and Delivery
Materials
Functional particles and particle technologies
Formulations
Modified biopolymers
Hydrogels
Inks and materials for 2D/3D printing and bioprinting
Coatings and coating technologies
Anti-ice coatings
Anti-fogging
Combined layers: Barriers and improved emptying behavior
Adhesion improvement by plasma treatment
Hydrophilization of hard contact lenses for improved comfort
Antimicrobial surfaces by the application of natural active substances
Coatings for improved cell adhesion
Improvement of wound healing
Dehesive coating for packages
Parylene coating
Substitution of PFAS via new materials and coatings
Hydrophobic treatment of textiles with biobased chitosan
Foils and textiles
Sensor coatings for measuring environmental gases and VOCs
Biosensors and arrays
Roll-to-roll processes: R2R coating and structuring
Functionalization of surfaces
Processes
Plasma process for water purification
Plasma ultracleaning of metal surfaces
Plasma sterilization of thermolabile materials
UV technologies for sterilization and disinfection of surfaces
Plasma technology for restoring historical papers
Plasma technology and development of efficient plasma processes
Functional surfaces and materials
Greentech solutions
Water technologies
Water management and digitization
Biological wastewater treatment
Desalination
Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP)
Photolysis
Electrocoagulation
Electro-oxidation/-reduction
System Integration
Membranes
Moisture management
Gas separation
Micropollutants
Hydrogen technologies
Water purification
Green membranes
Thermal separation processes
Thermal water treatment
Drying with superheated steam
Torrefaction
Sorptive dehumidification
Resource recovery: Nutrients, metals, biogas
Sludge management on sewage treatment plants
Nutrient recovery from wastewater
Efficient processes for biogas production from of organic waste and renewable raw materials
Nutrient recovery from manure
Digestion residues – Raw material for nutrients and soil improvers
Nutrients from food and animal feed industry
Production of plant and soil substrates: formulation and drying
Recovery of ammonium from wastewater
BioEcoSIM
®
– Combined process for the treatment of liquid manure and fermentation residues
Biological nutrient removal and reuse
Drying of organic residues and cyanobacteria
Biomining: Extraction and recovery of metals using biological processes
Urban bioeconomy
Biofilms and hygiene
Detection of microorganisms
Biological characterization of antimicrobial and photocatalytic surfaces
Biofilms – Avoid, use and control
Smart engineering and scale-up
Digitalization of (bio-)processes
Innovative Synthesis Processes
Synthetic Fuels
Power-to-X and “Green” Platform Chemicals
Sustainable Electrosynthesis
Biobased polymers and additives
New chemical building blocks from terpenoid waste streams
Monoterpene derivatives for the chemical industry
Organic chemistry
Future materials
Biohybrid materials
Bioorganic chemistry
Plastics technology
Microbial Catalysis
Biotechnological Production of Organic Acids from Methanol
Methylotrophic Yeasts for Industrial Biotechnology
Electrosynthesis of basic chemicals
Chemical and biotechnological processes
Biomass fractionation
Chemical processes
Industrial biotechnology
Bioprocess Engineering
Bioprocess scale-up
Algae biotechnology
Focus themes
Alternative proteins
Biofabrication – building blocks for the medicine of the future
Biopolymers – material building blocks of the future
Precision medicine: targeted therapies based on the molecular causes of diseases
Circular economy: use of wastewater, solid and gaseous waste
CO
2
as a raw material for sustainable chemistry
Cell-based test systems for assessing the safety of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and biocidal products
The problem of PFAS – solutions for substitution and elimination
Scaling and piloting of new processes
Our contribution to the nexus of water – energy – food – raw materials
Infections – prevention, diagnostics, drug development
Infections – Prevention
Infections – Diagnostics
Infections – Drug development
Analysis / Testing
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Analysis / Testing
Chemical Analytics
Surface, particle and polymer analytics
Surface Analytics
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) or Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA) with Auger Electron Spectroscopy, SEM and other Methods
High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) with Electron- and X-Ray-Induced EDX Analytics
Contact Angle Analysis
Infrared Spectroscopy and Microscopy (FT-IR)
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)
Raman Spectroscopy and Microscopy
Spectroscopic and Imaging Ellipsometry
Particle Analytics
Biopolymer and Polymer Analysis
Further Analytical Methods
Tensiometry
Rheology
Volumetric Sorption Analysis
Electron spin resonance (ESR)
Real-time Process Analyses with New Mass Spectrometer
GLP Test Facility "Cell-based test systems for the determination of biological parameters"
Next-generation Sequencing
Microbial Evaluation of Surfaces
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2026
Biosurfactants: A sustainable alternative for cleaning and personal care products
Professor Kluger becomes managing director of Fraunhofer IGB
Bio-based films and coatings made from chitin-containing waste materials
2025
Fraunhofer signs MoUs with IIT Ropar and BITS Pilani on Sustainability and Circular Economy
Publication on glycolipid biosurfactants by Sini Münßinger receives award
Petra Kluger Joins Institute Management at Fraunhofer IGB
SUNER-C concludes after three years dedicated to unlocking the renewable energy future
Sustainable carbon fibers based on algae
Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection
Rapeseed protein for vegan burger patties and nutritious chicken feed
Harnessing municipal wastewater as a resource
CO2 recycling powers a new palm oil alternative for the cosmetics industry
Fraunhofer researchers develop innovative diagnostics for detecting antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections
Better, faster, bio-based: functional new plastic alternatives
2024
Adhesives from feathers
Lab-grown canine skin provides a canvas for testing medical treatments
LaChiPur – Functionalized Chitosan as a Biobased Flocculant for the Treatment of Complex Wastewater
Pathogen identification – next-generation sequencing optimizes diagnostics
Innovative agricultural production with treated water: first living lab in operation
Reporter Skin: In-vitro Skin Makes Cell Reaction to Test Substance Measurable in Real Time
Technological Advance in Production of Pharmaceuticals
Energy vector for decentralized hydrogen supply
Keeping Bugs Healthy
Biohydrogen from Wood Waste
2023
Green gold: Torrefied biomass to replace coal and oil
Plasma against toxic PFAS chemicals
Rapeseed makes more than just oil – it’s a source of proteins too
The terrorist attack on Israel
2022
Turning harmful CO
2
into useful chemicals
Pilot project RoKKa uses wastewater to produce fertiliser and raw materials
Herpes virus to be weaponized to fight cancer
Biosurfactants are "Bioproduct Day Favourite"
Biointelligent sensor for measuring viral activity
Sustainable by design foamed bioplastics project launch
13,9M€ project to mainstream alternative proteins for everybody and everywhere has official started
2021
Future factory Lusatia: answers to the global resource hunger
Coating textiles sustainably with chitosan
The Fraunhofer lighthouse project “FutureProteins“ develops coupled agricultural systems for a resilient and sustainbale production of high-quality food proteins
AQUA-Hub − Fraunhofer IGB supports market development in India for water technologies "Made In Germany"
Bioactive paper coatings to replace plastic for packaging foods
Nose2Brain – Active substances without detour through the nose into the brain
TotalEnergies, Sunfire and Fraunhofer give the go-ahead for green methanol in Leuna
CO
2
as a raw material for plastics and other products
Efficient roll-to-roll production technologies for more climate neutrality
Indoor Air: How to Eliminate Viruses Effectively
Large-scale implementation of vegetable production utilizing water reuse
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2026
VBT Reloaded: Connecting Science and Industry in the BioPharma Cluster South Germany
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Brochures and product sheets
Branches of the Institute
Brochure »BioCat – combination of biotechnological and chemical processes (Straubing branch)« [ PDF 0.99 MB ]
Brochure »Fraunhofer CBP – scaling up biotechnological and chemical processes« [ PDF 2.65 MB ]
Health
Diagnostics
Product sheet »ImmuStick – Innate immune system as test strip« [ PDF 0.23 MB ]
Brochure »Next-Generation-Sequencing – from wet lab to dry lab – complete sample analysis« [ PDF 1.9 MB ]
Drug development
Brochure »Cell-based assays for diagnostics, drug and target discovery« [ PDF 0.91 MB ]
Product sheet »Three-dimensional PRR reporter skin model« [ PDF 3.69 MB ]
Materials, Medical Engineering
Brochure » Biomaterials – development, synthesis, and characterization of materials in direct contact with biological systems« [ PDF 0.94 MB ]
Flyer »Biomaterials and biologization – material development for life science products and medical devices« [ PDF 0.35 MB ]
Brochure »Microbiological characterization of antimicrobial and photocatalytic active surfaces« [ PDF 0.65 MB ]
Brochure »Rapid manufacturing technology for bio-inspired structures« [ PDF 2.69 MB ]
Sustainable chemistry
Coatings, functional materials
Product sheet »Anti-ice coatings« [ PDF 0.29 MB ]
Brochure » Biomaterials – development, synthesis, and characterization of materials in direct contact with biological systems« [ PDF 0.94 MB ]
Flyer »Biomaterials and biologization – material development for life science products and medical devices« [ PDF 0.35 MB ]
Brochure »High-resolution analysis of surfaces using combined XPS and SEM« [ PDF 0.16 MB ]
Product sheet »Ice-free winter sports and outdoor equipment« [ PDF 1.86 MB ]
Brochure »Nanocytes – customized core shell particles« [ PDF 1.14 MB ]
Product sheet »Plasma finishing of fibers and textiles« [ PDF 0.22 MB ]
Product sheet »Plasma sterilization for thermolabile materials« [ PDF 1.23 MB ]
Brochure »Plasma technology – Key technology for the production of functional surfaces« [ PDF 1.05 MB ]
Product sheet »Plasma weathering of surfaces« [ PDF 0.31 MB ]
Brochure »Rapid manufacturing technology for bio-inspired structures« [ PDF 2.69 MB ]
Brochure »Roll-to-roll coating and structuring« [ PDF 0.56 MB ]
Product sheet »Sensitive and selective coatings for gas sensors« [ PDF 0.17 MB ]
Product sheet »Separation of minor components from seed oils« [ PDF 0.19 MB ]
Brochure »Surface analytics – process analytics, fault analyses, product developement, quality control« [ PDF 0.87 MB ]
Conversion processes
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Biotechnological processes – range of services and equipment« [ PDF 0.53 MB ]
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Chemical Processes – high-pressure unit« [ PDF 0.52 MB ]
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Chemical Processes – hydrothermal unit« [ PDF 0.49 MB ]
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Chemical Processes – stirred tank reactor« [ PDF 0.61 MB ]
Fact sheet »Electrolytic synthesis of basic chemicals« [ PDF 0.27 MB ]
Brochure »Industrial biotechnology – nature's own chemical plant« [ PDF 1.1 MB ]
Brochure »Laboratory for Technical Biopolymers – we develop materials for a sustainable future« [ PDF 0.67 MB ]
Product sheet »LigniSep – Continuous Separation of Lignin from Organosolv Pulping Liquors« [ PDF 0.46 MB ]
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Material use of lignocellulose« [ PDF 2.38 MB ]
Brochure »Microalgae – a sustainable resource for valuable compounds and energy« [ PDF 1.92 MB ]
Product sheet »Organosolv lignin – top quality for your high-end applications« [ PDF 0.48 MB ]
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Processing of raw materials« [ PDF 0.74 MB ]
Product sheet »Production of optimized biosurfactants« [ PDF 0.25 MB ]
Product sheet »The miniplant of the laboratory for technical biopolymers« [ PDF 0.39 MB ]
Downstream processing
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Product Processing – high-pressure extraction plant for solvent-free extraction« [ PDF 0.61 MB ]
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Product Processing – high-temperature vacuum distillation plant« [ PDF 0.61 MB ]
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Product Processing – reaction and extraction plant« [ PDF 0.68 MB ]
Brochure »Superheated steam drying at atmospheric pressure« [ PDF 1.16 MB ]
Brochure »Technical membranes« [ PDF 1.72 MB ]
Process technologies and food/feed ingredients
Fraunhofer CBP Brochure »Biotechnological processes – range of services and equipment« [ PDF 0.53 MB ]
Brochure »Industrial biotechnology – natures own chemical plant« [ PDF 1.1 MB ]
Brochure »Innovative aseptic technologies for foodstuffs and biotechnology« [ PDF 0.82 MB ]
Brochure »Microalgae – a sustainable resource for valuable compounds and energy« [ PDF 1.92 MB ]
Product sheet »Production of optimized biosurfactants« [ PDF 0.25 MB ]
Product sheet »Superheated steam drying and torrefaction of biomass residues« [ PDF 0.18 MB ]
Brochure »Superheated steam drying at atmospheric pressure« [ PDF 1.16 MB ]
Environment
Water – extraction, treatment, purification
Product sheet »Advanced oxidation processes without additives« [ PDF 0.17 MB ]
Product sheet »Electrodialysis (ED)« [ PDF 0.2 MB ]
Product sheet »LaChiPur – A Biobased and Biodegradable Flocculant« [ PDF 0.48 MB ]
Product sheet »Plasma process for water purification« [ PDF 0.39 MB ]
Brochure »Systems solutions and new technologies for water supplies and wastewater purification« [ PDF 1.03 MB ]
Brochure »Technical membranes« [ PDF 1.72 MB ]
Brochure »Treatment and purification of process (waste)water« [ PDF 2.74 MB ]
Product sheet »Water extraction from air moisture using an innovative sorption method« [ PDF 0.27 MB ]
Water monitoring and analysis
Product sheet »Biosensors as alarm systems for drinking and process water monitoring« [ PDF 0.21 MB ]
Nutrient recovery
Product sheet »Manure valorization as fertilizers and organic soil improvers« [ PDF 0.17 MB ]
Brochure »Recovery of plant nutrients for a sustainable agriculture« [ PDF 0.82 MB ]
Product sheet »Superheated steam drying and torrefaction of biomass residues« [ PDF 0.18 MB ]
Brochure »Superheated steam drying at atmospheric pressure« [ PDF 1.16 MB ]
Biogas, bioenergy, heat storage
Brochure »Energy-efficient wastewater treatment and biogas plants« [ PDF 1.78 MB ]
Brochure »Industrial biotechnology – nature's own chemical plant« [ PDF 1.1 MB ]
Brochure »Microalgae – a sustainable resource for valuable compounds and energy« [ PDF 1.92 MB ]
Analytics and testing services
Brochure »Chemical analytics – process analytics, damage analytics, quality assurance« [ PDF 0.65 MB ]
Brochure »High-resolution analysis of surfaces using combined XPS and SEM« [ PDF 0.16 MB ]
Brochure »Microbiological characterization of antimicrobial and photocatalytic active surfaces« [ PDF 0.65 MB ]
Brochure »Next-Generation-Sequencing – from wet lab to dry lab – complete sample analysis« [ PDF 1.9 MB ]
Brochure »Surface analytics – process analytics, fault analyses, product developement, quality control« [ PDF 0.87 MB ]
Fraunhofer Alliances and Lighthouse Projects
Brochure Fraunhofer Lighthouse Project »Electricity as a resource« [ PDF 1.98 MB ]
Brochure »Syswasser – research for future water research« [ PDF 0.92 MB ]
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