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Carbon Matters
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Goals
- CO₂ binding,
- CO₂ conversion processes,
- innovative carbon-based products, building materials and applications as well as
- monitoring systems for the ecological assessment of environmental impacts.
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Benefits of network membership
Become part of an interdisciplinary network. Exchange the latest innovative ideas with partners from cutting-edge research and industry at regular events and develop new strategic partnerships.
Interdisciplinary cooperation results in innovative, customised technologies that open up access to new markets.
The network facilitates access to funding. We support you with applications and project development.
We help you to find partner organisations from our network for your project. We coordinate the exchange and provide information platforms.
Help shape the latest technological developments and become a leading contact for innovation.
Network partners
IGV Institut für Getreideverarbeitung GmbH
Location: Nuthetal
Established since: 1960
IGV GmbH is a privately owned company with decades of experience in the field of food, analytics and microalgae. The company sees itself as a modern research and development centre with a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and practical relevance. In addition to the analytical and sensory evaluation of a wide variety of biological substances, IGV has extensive know-how in the field of algae cultivation.
HST Systemtechnik GmbH & Co KG
Location: Meschede
Established since: 2009
HST Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a leading system provider for municipal water management. The company combines mechanical and plant engineering for pumping stations, sewage treatment plants, rainwater basins and flood protection with state-of-the-art IT and automation technology. This combination results in fully integrated systems for efficient and safe infrastructures in water management.
ProFunk electric Service GmbH
Location: Cottbus
Established since: 1998
ProFunk electric Service GmbH is an experienced company in the planning, installation and maintenance of modern communication and electrical engineering systems. Its expertise includes communication technology, IoT and telematics solutions, video technology, solar installations as well as cable construction and drone technology.
sense.AI.tion GmbH
Location: Wildau
Established since: 2018
sense.AI.tion GmbH is an innovative technology company with a focus on software development and artificial intelligence. The company develops scalable applications, cloud solutions, microservice architectures and offers AI-powered tools as well as analytics and matching solutions for sales and workforce management.
Softline Schaum GmbH & Co. KG
Location: Storkow
Established since: 1999
SOFTLINE-Schaum GmbH & Co. KG is an innovative foam processor. Using modern CNC cutting and milling technologies, the company manufactures precise moulded parts for industry, furniture and medicine. Under its own brand SHP – SOFTLINE Healthcare Products, SOFTLINE also develops and sells certified medical products such as mattresses, seat cushions and positioning aids for pressure ulcer prevention.
Texplor Exploration & Environmental Technology GmbH
Location: Potsdam
Established since: 1994
Texplor Exploration & Environmental Technology GmbH is an international operating company specializing in innovative technologies for the monitoring and analysis of buildings and infrastructure. Texplor’s expertise includes TEXtant® GNSS monitoring for millimetre-precise motion measurements, multi-sensor systems for the analysis of leaks, corrosion and structural changes, and geophysical investigations for leak control.
Associated Partners
German Association for Agroforestry (DeFAF) e.V.
Location: Cottbus
The German Association for Agroforestry (DeFAF) e.V. is committed to promoting agroforestry in Germany. To this end, the association conducts research on the effects of agroforestry on the ecosystem as well as innovative cultivation systems and solutions for the implementation of agroforestry systems in existing farms.
Research Institute for Post-Mining Landscapes e.V. (FIB)
Location: Finsterwalde
The Research Institute for Post-Mining Landscapes (FIB) conducts application-oriented research on the rehabilitation and reuse of mining areas with a focus on the model region of Lusatia. The FIB’s core expertise lies in the areas of agricultural and forestry recultivation, soil improvement, landscape development, renaturation and water ecology.
Hof University of Applied Sciences
Location: Hof
The Hof University of Applied Sciences develops and conducts research in the fields of information technology, circular economy, materials science, sustainable water systems, hydrogen and energy technology, as well as economic and organisational research. The Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa) focuses on the digitisation of water management and the circular use of water („sponge city“).
IAB – Weimar Institute of Applied Construction Research non-profit GmbH
Location: Weimar
The IAB – Weimar Institute of Applied Construction Research non-profit GmbH conducts research in the field of sustainable building materials. The core expertise of the IAB lies in the development of building materials, integration of natural materials, material analysis, quality assurance and increasing material and energy efficiency in process engineering.
Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF)
Location: Dresden
The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) is a leading research institution in the field of materials science. The core expertise of the IPF includes biopolymers, nanomaterial-based components, sustainable polymer structures and lightweight materials.
International Partners
Clandestine Design Group PTY LTD
Location: Brisbane, Australien
www.clandestinedesigngroup.com
Clandestine Design Group PTY LTD is a Brisbane-based, global consultancy specialising in design and innovation. The company collaborates confidentially with clients of all sizes throughout their development process – from product concept to series production. Clandestine places particular emphasis on innovation, circular economy and sustainability.
IMB Centre for Solar B iotechnology – The University of Queensland
Location: Brisbane, Australien
www.imb.uq.edu.au/solar
The University of Queensland is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The Centre for Solar Biotechnology conducts multiscale and multidisciplinary research to accelerate the development of innovative microalgae systems. The centre also has strong expertise in circular economy and techno-economic analysis and is the international coordinator of the „Carbon Matters“ network.
J.L. Algae Science Pty Ltd
Location: Brisbane, Australien
J. L. Algae Science Pty Ltd is an innovative company with extensive commercial expertise in the production of microalgae. The company has already developed new fertilisers with microbial additives based on microalgae and cyanobacteria and is conducting research into the extent to which these improve soil fertility and increase agricultural crop yields and product quality.
Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation
Location: Kopenhagen, Dänemark
The Royal Danish Academy is a renowned Danish research institute with extensive expertise in the fields of architecture, design, restoration and nature conservation. The institute develops new methods and products that reconcile modern design and sustainability. The facility’s expertise also includes additive manufacturing and bio-based materials.
T+I Cluster Circular Bioeconomy
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Circular Bioeconomy Cluster Week `24
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Circular Bioeconomy Clustermeeting - 28. August – 1. September 2023
LuTraCo Workshop on Agri-Photovoltaics - 22. February 2023
Network Management
T+I Technologie- und InnovationsConsult GmbH has extensive know-how in the field of ZIM network and cluster management. Within the networks that we initiated we support partner companies and scientific institutions in the identification of ideas and development of joint projects. We also support funding applications for innovative projects and ensure that reporting and billing to the promoters is compliant with the guidelines.
Furthermore, we ensure a constant exchange between the participating companies and scientific cooperation partners.
Prof. Dr. Michael Groß
Project Management
T: +49 (0) 171 6378049
E: gross@ti-consult.de
Dr. Peter Waldeck
Project Management
T: +49 (0) 151 56780855
E: waldeck@ti-consult.de
Jonas Böttger
Project Management
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E: boettger@ti-consult.de
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