News week 16-2024

Novocarbo and Stadtwerke Bochum cooperate for greener district heating. Quidgest launches International Observatory on AI and Digital Transformation. The nominees for the Saxon State Prize for Reasons 2024 have been announced. "Noah Labs Ark" software approved as a medical device. Reflex Aerospace and Flexell Space partner for the next generation of satellites. Numbat starts project phase with JYSK. Business Trends Index.

Novocarbo and Stadtwerke Bochum cooperate for greener district heating

German climate tech company Novocarbo has announced a partnership with Stadtwerke Bochum to establish a new location for its Carbon Removal Park. The aim of this collaboration is to make district heating in Bochum more environmentally friendly. Novocarbo will use pyrolysis to convert biogenic residues into biochar and regenerative heat. This biochar can be used as a soil conditioner in agriculture or in the construction industry. Stadtwerke Bochum will be the first municipal utility in a major German city to use climate-neutral heat from biochar production to green the district heating network and supply around 26,000 households with sustainable heat.

Reflex Aerospace and Flexell Space partner for the next generation of satellites

Reflex Aerospace from Germany and Flexell Space from South Korea have signed a Letter of Intent to join forces and advance the next generation of satellites. This collaboration aims to integrate Flexell's advanced solar cell technology into Reflex's satellite platforms. The partnership emphasizes the synergistic benefits of Flexell's pioneering solar technology and Reflex's expertise in the rapid production of high-performance satellites. The combination of the two companies is expected to accelerate the development of innovative solutions for the space market to meet the growing demand for flexible, robust and efficient satellites.

"Noah Labs Ark" software has approval as a medical device

The Berlin start-up Noah Labs has successfully approved its product "Noah Labs Ark" as a Class IIa medical device. This software enables patients with cardiovascular diseases to continuously record their medical data from home and transmit it to their doctors in real time. Intelligent algorithms allow deteriorations to be detected at an early stage, enabling timely intervention and improving quality of life. Noah Labs thus closes a gap in the healthcare system by enabling cardiac patients to be monitored and supported regardless of their location. The approval confirms the quality, safety and efficacy of Noah Labs Ark and enables its regular use in medical practices for telemonitoring of cardiovascular diseases. This contributes to the efficiency of medical practices and improves the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Quidgest launches International Observatory on AI and Digital Transformation

Lisbon - Quidgest has launched an International Observatory to study the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the digital transformation of organizations and society. The company is inviting professionals and organizations worldwide to participate in the study to gain a better understanding of the use of AI to drive growth, innovation and continuous improvement. The results will be anonymized and shared with all participants to maximize the benefits of AI and address potential challenges.

The nominees for the Saxon State Prize for Reasons 2024 have been announced

A jury of almost 100 experts has announced the nominees for the Saxon State Prize for Founders 2024. The award ceremony will take place on June 19 at the Saxon Innovation Conference at Dresden Airport. The nominations cover a wide range of sectors, with chemistry/materials technology and life science/medicine/health being the most strongly represented. Particularly pleasing is the high proportion of women among the nominated teams, seven of which have at least one female founding member. The ten innovative start-up concepts and business ideas selected include

• Academy for Climate Jobs (Leipzig)
• CMMC GmbH (Chemnitz)
• DORA Digitale Orthopädie Anwendungen GmbH (Meißen)
• DuCem UG (Freiberg)
• enaDyne GmbH (Leipzig)
• NanoSen GmbH (Chemnitz)
• next3D GmbH (Leipzig)
• Primogene GmbH (Leipzig)
• regryd GmbH (Dresden)
• VELODEPO GmbH (Dresden)

Viva la Faba wins the PETA VEGAN AWARD 2024

Viva la Faba from Stuttgart has won the PETA VEGAN AWARD 2024 in the "Vegan Cheese" category for its product. This plant-based cheese, made from organic faba beans and refined with Herbes de Provence, was recognized for its taste and the use of sustainable ingredients. The award recognizes Viva la Faba's commitment to vegan alternatives and its contribution to promoting a plant-based diet. The market launch of this creation is planned for summer 2024 and will enable a range of applications, including sandwiches, salads and baked goods.

Numbat launches project phase with JYSK

The Danish interior design company JYSK and the cleantech company Numbat from Kempten have entered into a partnership to expand the fast-charging infrastructure for electric cars in Germany. In future, it will be possible to charge electric vehicles with up to 300 kW at Numbat systems while shopping at selected JYSK locations. This initiative aims to integrate charging into the shopping experience and promote electromobility. The first phase of the project is scheduled to start in fall 2024 in order to gain experience for the further expansion of the charging infrastructure. JYSK, founded in Denmark in 1979, operates over 3,300 stores in 48 countries worldwide and employs more than 30,000 people. Numbat is a cleantech start-up from Kempten that has developed a technology for fast-charging stations and integrated battery storage with a focus on environmentally friendly solutions for the climate transition.

Business Trends Index: Growing demand for AI influencers and consultants

Fiverr has published its ninth Business Trends Index, highlighting the growing demand for AI influencers and business consultants. Companies are increasingly looking for solutions to boost their performance and productivity. The index shows that expert advice, integration of AI into marketing processes and optimization of packaging concepts are among the leading trends. This reflects a trend towards traditional business fundamentals paired with innovative technologies. The search for freelancers for specialized services such as brand law, business statistics and AI integration is increasing significantly. In addition, retail companies are increasingly focusing on unique packaging design to differentiate themselves in the global market. Overall, the index shows that companies worldwide are looking for customized solutions to compete in an ever-changing market.

UV Energy presents fast and modular solar power plants for companies

The start-up UV Energy from Böblingen has developed a solution to make it easier for companies to access clean energy. With modular solar canopies for parking lots and similar areas, UV offers an efficient alternative that avoids long planning times and high costs. Led by CEO Felix Gerhardt and CTO Steffen Theurer and supported by renowned investors such as Dr. Till Reuter and Dr. Walter Döring, UV offers a universally applicable technology that optimizes the use of existing spaces. With attractive pricing models and continuous usability of parking spaces, the company aims to simplify access to solar power plants and revolutionize the market.

Kia Germany and e-mobilio enter into long-term partnership

Kia Germany and e-mobilio have announced a long-term partnership in the field of electric mobility. Since the beginning of April, this collaboration has offered Kia Germany customers and dealers electric mobility solutions ranging from electric cars to charging technology, installation, public charging, photovoltaics and other services. Through e-mobilio's 360-degree ecosystem, holistic advice and fulfillment of all electric mobility needs is offered, both online and in face-to-face meetings at Kia dealerships. This partnership demonstrates Kia's commitment to electric mobility and enables them to offer their customers an all-round carefree package, while e-mobilio provides its 360-degree offering tailored to the individual needs of both customers and car manufacturers.