NETWORK

3D-Druck Nord

DESY, FEHRMANN Tech Group, Fraunhofer IAPT and IHK Lübeck are the partners in the network “3D-Druck Nord” to promote 3D printing and additive manufacturing in the Hamburg metropolitan region. The aim is to connect science and companies in northern Germany on the topic of 3D printing and to leverage the full potential of additive manufacturing. Innovation & Technology Transfer at DESY organizes the "3D-Druck Dienstag", every 3rd Tuesday of the month a compact webinar at lunchtime. Talks by and for members and interested participants encompass questions such as: What potential does 3D printing technology have for my company? How do I integrate 3D printing technology into existing company processes? Which scientific partners can I turn to in my search for technological solutions?

AiF InnovatorsNet

AiF InnovatorsNet is a network of companies, start-ups, universities, research institutions and associations that strive for innovation. It promotes the exchange among its’ members and offers information on research topics, industry trends and trainings related to innovation and funding. The possibility to initiate cooperations with companies and start-ups interested in industry-related research via AiF is of great interest for DESY's transfer division.

ARIC

DESY also cooperates with ARIC, the association to promote the adoption of AI in the Hamburg region. Both partners want to initiate new projects in the fields of machine learning and AI in order to harness the potential of these technology solutions.

Discovery Partners Institute

The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), part of the University of Illinois System in Chicago, USA, does three things: training people for high-demand tech jobs; conducting applied R&D; and supporting business building. This partnership focuses on joint technology commercialization, bringing new partners together, and serving as portals to enter the USA and European markets. Exchange programs for researchers will provide an advantageous framework for innovation activities to translate scientific insights into successful business models with the positive impact of each innovation ecosystem.

Renewable Energy Hamburg

The cluster “Erneuerbare Energien Hamburg e.V.” (Renewable Energy Hamburg) is a regional industry network for future energy systems and consists of around 220 members from industry and research. In addition to wind energy and energy supply, the network has also integrated the hydrogen economy sector under the name Hydrogen Hamburg @ EEHH in 2021. Its members include companies and organizations from energy supply, financial services, research, logistics, project development, regulatory affairs as well as hydrogen producers, distributors and consumers. As a member, DESY contributes its scientific expertise regarding renewable energy to the industry network and gains access to the innovation resources of the cluster to network in innovation and research projects – be it in the context of the European research landscape or through cooperation with highly innovative SMEs and industry-relevant start-ups.

InnoPIP – “Development of innovative prevention and intervention strategies against pandemics”

The InnoPIP-network aims to develop novel ideas for curbing the spread of worldwide pandemics caused by emerging pathogens such as viruses, bacteria or fungi. Funded through the Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) by the German Ministry of Economics, the program is organized by EurA AG, a service provider for the management of high-tech networks. Other network members from research include the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research HZI. DESY joins the network with its unique research infrastructure of highly complex particle accelerators such as PETRA III, where new materials and substances can be studied at molecular resolution and during processes. This can significantly contribute to develop new active substances faster than usual.

Life Science Nord

The cluster organization Life Science Nord is the regional industry network in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein for medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The aim is to promote cooperation between business, science and politics in a targeted manner and to increase the international visibility of the life science location of northern Germany. DESY acts as a research and cooperation partner within the cluster. Especially the large-scale research facilities are of interested to other cluster members – for example, with regard to biological structural research at DESY’s light source PETRA III. The innovation ecosystem on DESY’s research campus is also relevant for start-ups and companies from life sciences. DESY creates points of contact and networking opportunities.

LINX

LINX is an innovation platform within the field of materials – i.e. working with products, process equipment etc. The Copenhagen-based association has the goal to link companies in the material sector with research partners. Research with X-rays and neutrons in particular provides insights that can directly benefit innovations in materials science. LINX actively promotes the collaboration between industrial companies and scientific research organizations aimed at creating tangible commercial value.

Quantum Business Network

Quantum Business Network (QBN) brings together people from academia, industry and politics and provides its members growth acceleration and technological advancements through industry collaborations and technology and knowledge transfer. DESY contributes with developments of applications for scientific computing with quantum technology. Ultimately from the high-end demands of physics in terms of computing different applications in industrial settings will take shape.

Science|Business Network

The Brussels-based Science|Business Network is a unique forum which brings together leading organisations from the worlds of industry, research, innovation and policy making, both at EU and national levels. Through the Network, DESY contributes to high-level public debates, builds new partnerships and shares knowledge within the context of EUpolicies and programmes which aim to connect science and business to foster innovation and economic growth.

TransferAllianz

TransferAllianz is the German association for knowledge and technology transfer and brings together universities, national research institutions and transfer service providers in a nationwide network. TransferAllianz offers a wide variety of services ranging from exchange of experience and training courses as well as technology offers in its own Invention Store to advocacy and participating in developing the political framework. Via the TransferAllianz, DESY is also a member of the European transfer association ASTP Proton.