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At the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam Science Park, Dr Hannes Hinneburg is developing sustainable materials from fungal mycelium. In future, his work could change the markets for leather, textiles and insulation materials. Asked why he chose to work at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, Dr Hannes Hinneburg…

For its work in early osteoporosis detection, poroUS GmbH, based in Potsdam Science Park, is receiving funding of €2.5 million through the European Innovation Council Accelerator Grant. In our interview, CEO Julia Eschenbrenner and CTO Jonas Massmann explain how they managed to stand out during the application process and what opportunities the funding will provide…

Enverque covers every step in the diagnostics process for its customers, from sampling to laboratory testing to evaluation. In this way, the company helps bring about improvements in cancer and HIV treatments, for instance. With the Enver app, Enverque is now seeking to provide a “pocket GP” and thus make a major contribution to improving…

Dr. Felix Lang prefers to work in the lab rather than at the computer. „When we test our solar cells, you can see immediately whether they are good or not,“ he says. In May 2022, he became the first member of the University of Potsdam to receive a Freigeist Fellowship from the Volkswagen Foundation and…

You’ve just received your high school diploma – now what? While many young people go straight into further education after finishing school and others use the time to travel, some decide to take up volunteering. There is a wide range of options in this regard, the most well-known being the Voluntary Social Year. However, many…

Animal testing continues to play a key role in the approval of new drugs. The startup Mimi-Q has developed a testing process that closes the gap between basic research and clinical studies. In future, it may also start to replace these tests and thus greatly reduce their use. In this interview, founder Dr. Andrey Poloznikov…