News week 24 - 2024

Marc Nemitz Marc Nemitz | 14.06.2024

Exeon Analytics and interface systems cooperate. New ExciteLab location opens in Dresden. Beagle Systems and AIRMO enter into partnership. Zollner Elektronik AG and Luminovo promote digital supply chain collaboration. Zig takes over Doozer Real Estate Systems GmbH. SOLER and INERATEC partner. HTGF launches the HTGF Opportunity Fund.

Beagle Systems and AIRMO enter into partnership

Beagle Systems, specialist in air data collection, and AIRMO, developer of methane measurement satellites, have announced a partnership to monitor methane emissions. This collaboration aims to meet the requirements of the new EU Methane Regulation and provide more accurate environmental data. AIRMO will send an advanced methane measurement sensor into space next year, which will use Beagle Systems at low altitude to efficiently collect more accurate data. This initiative will help pipeline and plant operators comply with stricter EU regulations and make a significant contribution to reducing methane emissions, which are 60 times more harmful than CO₂.

New ExciteLab site opened in Dresden

From left to right: Dr. Marcus Haberstroh (SpinLab), Dr. Eric Weber (SpinLab), Alexander Türpe (ExciteLab), Martin Dulig (Saxon Minister of Economic Affairs), Udo Werner (TUDAG TU Dresden Aktiengesellschaft) and Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart (TUD|excite)

SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator has opened the new "ExciteLab" location in Dresden in cooperation with TU Dresden and TU Dresden Aktiengesellschaft (TUDAG). Supported by companies such as Infineon Technologies and Zeiss, the program is aimed at high-tech startups in the fields of IoT, semiconductors, robotics, sensors and quantum computing. The ExciteLab builds on the expertise of the Leipzig SpinLab and offers start-up teams individual support and access to global networks and investors. The accelerator program starts in October 2024 and applications can be submitted until 27 August 2024. The aim is to increase the region's visibility for international talent and investors and to promote collaboration between science and industry in order to turn innovative ideas into marketable products more quickly.

Exeon Analytics and interface systems cooperate

Exeon Analytics, a Swiss cyber security company, and the German IT system house interface systems have entered into a strategic partnership. The collaboration integrates Exeon's AI-based security analysis platform ExeonTrace into interface systems' portfolio. The aim is to improve network security for customers in Saxony, Brandenburg and beyond by combining the advanced network security solution and IT expertise of both companies. Gregor Erismann, Co-CEO of Exeon Analytics, and Jana Rülke, Key Account Manager at interface systems, emphasize the common goals of protecting against increasingly complex cyber threats.

HTGF launches new fund with 660 million euros.

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) has launched the HTGF Opportunity Fund with a volume of 660 million euros to make targeted investments in the growth phases of selected portfolio companies. The fund is part of the German government's start-up strategy and is financed by the Future Fund and the ERP Special Fund. In addition to public funds, private investors can also participate. The fund aims to increase the volume of later-stage financing rounds and thus improve financing opportunities for start-ups in Germany.

Zollner Elektronik AG and Luminovo promote digital supply chain collaboration

Zollner Elektronik AG, a leading provider in the European EMS market, is cooperating with Luminovo to drive the digitalization of the electronics supply chain. The collaboration, which has been in place since August 2022, has already led to the launch of the RapidSample prototyping portal. Thomas Schreiner, CFO of Zollner, emphasizes the successful implementation of digital interfaces for customers, while Sebastian Schaal from Luminovo highlights the importance of process automation and transparency in the supply chain. Timon Ruban, co-founder of Luminovo, talks about improved collaboration across company boundaries. Future goals include the expansion of the customer portal to include series production and the optimization of requests for quotations. Markus Aschenbrenner from Zollner sees digital collaboration as the future of the EMS industry.

Zig expands into Germany: acquisition of Doozer Real Estate Systems GmbH

Zig, a Dutch software provider for the real estate industry, is taking over the German company Doozer Real Estate Systems GmbH. Doozer supports property managers and housing companies in the digitalization of refurbishment processes for vacant apartments. This acquisition marks the beginning of Zig's internationalization strategy and is backed by Main Capital Partners. Doozer, founded in Berlin in 2014, has major clients such as LEG, Adler and degewo and achieved a refurbishment volume of EUR 1 billion at the end of last year. Zig will benefit from an experienced team and optimized processes through the acquisition, while Doozer clients will gain access to Zig's expertise. Doozer's management will remain active in the company.

SOLER and INERATEC launch sustainable e-fuel production in Europe

SOLER and INERATEC have announced a technological partnership to build an innovative biocarbon and e-fuel production plant in the south of France. This plant is expected to save 100,000 tons of CO2 equivalent annually and serve as a model for global follow-on projects. SOLER will produce biocarbon and syngas from forestry waste, which INERATEC will convert into CO2-neutral e-fuels destined for hard-to-decarbonize mobility sectors such as aviation, shipping and road transport. This collaboration maximizes resource efficiency by utilizing 95% of the carbon from biomass and marks an important step towards climate neutrality.


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