Technology Transfer for the Max Planck Society
Max Planck Innovation is responsible for technology transfer from the research institutes of the Max Planck Society.
The Max Planck Society (MPG) operates as Germany’s most successful organization in basic research and is worldrenowned for its cutting-edge research. In many cases this cutting-edge research also forms the basis for innovative products and services that are implemented through licensing and spin-off companies.
Thus we perform an important task: the transfer of basic research results into products, which contribute to the economic and social progress.
Our Services
Patent & License Management
Patenting and Commercialization
We advise Max Planck researchers on the evaluation and patenting of research results and help their inventions achieve the greatest possible success in the market.
License Agreements
We are happy to support both researchers and industry in licensing inventions, particularly in contract design and negotiation.
Technology Offers
Here you will find current patents and know-how from the basic research conducted at Max Planck Institutes, available for licensing and further development.
Start-up Management
Support for Spin-offs
Do you have a business idea based on your fundamental research? We offer Max Planck scientists comprehensive advisory services, from the evaluation of the spin-off project to fundraising support.
Start-up Incubator MAX!mize
Our incubation program provides research-driven founders with individual support, a tailored curriculum, and various networking opportunities to transform business ideas into successful start-ups.
Technology Offers
Sensors, Devices & Components
Multifunctional RFID-based Platform for Animal Observation and Manipulation
New Materials
Remote and Spatiotemporal Control for the Actuation of Biocompatible Membranes through the Irradiation with (visible) Laser Light
Analytics
Novel method for analysis of complex carbohydrate structures by ion-mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS)
IT / Software / Bioinformatics
The Camera Offset Space: Real-time Potentially Visible Set Computations for Streaming Rendering
Processes and Methods
Free Standing Dry and Stable Nanoporous Polymer Films Made through Mechanical Deformation
Medicine
Ultracompact medical ventilation system
Research Tools
A novel type of influenza A virus-derived Defective interfering Particle for antiviral therapy
Imaging & Microscopy
Ultrarapid cryo-fixation during live observation on a fluorescence microscope
News
Press release
JEOL-IDES Licenses Advanced TEM Technology
Collaboration Accelerates Innovation in Ultrafast Electron Microscopy, Enabling Cutting-Edge Research and Industrial Applications
News
Start-up Days 2024 – Inspiration for Entrepreneurs
Expert Knowledge and Networking for Future Start-ups
Press release
Nanoscope Therapeutics Licenses Optogenetic Technology
Innovative technology incorporated in Nanoscope’s gene therapy offers hope for restoring vision in genetically caused visual impairments
News
€1.3 million pre-seed funding for Lucid Genomics
Fine-tuning their AI models for diagnostics and biomarker discovery
News
MPG spin-off GlycoUniverse wins the Brandenburg Innovation Award 2024
The Glyconeer® V3.1 enables the production of complex sugars for drug development
News
Batene receives the renowned Max Planck Start-up Award for innovative battery technology
Award for groundbreaking development of more powerful and cost-effective energy storage devices
Press release
Novo Nordisk to acquire Cardior Pharmaceuticals
Cardior has utilized basic research from the Max Planck Society to advance its proprietary technology and pipeline
Press release
Electronic music with a human rhythm
New product called Human Plugins by Mixed In Key is based on Max Planck and Harvard research
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