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After a successful first program in 2019, the Heraeus Accelerator now enters a new round. In 2020 we are focusing on the medical sector and are thrilled to drive innovation in this area with exciting startups.

We created the Heraeus Accelerator to help up-and-coming entrepreneurs in material science, technology and digitalization to build their own heritage.

Heraeus has chosen ten startups out of 1.700 candidates to pitch their vision to a Heraeus audience on November 24th.

Find out more about our ten finalists for this year’s Heraeus Accelerator Program

Focus topics 2020 – medical technology for the healthcare of the future

Materials and components for medical devices

The number of engineering materials has significantly increased across all industries – the most important material additions for medical devices have been new metallic alloys like stainless steels, chromium and titanium alloys and a wide variety of polymers.

We are interested in jointly developing the materials of the future. In our Accelerator program we aim to explore smart materials like nickel-titanium alloys or coating technologies, such as functional or anti-infection coatings.

Implantable, on-skin or diagnostic biosensors

The growing demand for medical wearables has generated a booming market. Wearable technologies can provide huge benefits for patients and doctors – from providing remote care and diagnosis to enabling patients with real-time information to make healthier choices.

Together with the startups from the Accelerator program,  we focus on analyzing sweat and interstitial fluid as well as sensing of biomarkers with implantable sensors. We also strive to jointly develop lifestyle-wearables in the fitness and everyday life area – for example to monitor sleep or nutrition.

The Road to Your Legacy

Steps

Application Phase

Ten startups will get the chance to present their vision to a Heraeus audience.

Pitch Day

On the pitch day the selected startups will be invited to pitch their ideas to a jury and an audience from the Heraeus community. They will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with Heraeus representatives and get individual feedback. Afterwards, the winning startups will be announced and invited to the Acceleration Phase.

Acceleration Phase

The Acceleration Phase lasts three months and is divided into two levels. The first level consists of the project execution starting with a joint kick-off to define a clear project goal with milestones, along with the method of cooperation. The second, simultaneous level, consists of mentoring by Heraeus and PwC experts who provide guidance for any challenges your company may face, whether they are business related or technical.

Demo Day

The teams, consisting of the startups and the specialist departments of Heraeus, will jointly present the results they have achieved during the three-month program. The Demo Day ends with the closing ceremony to celebrate the success of the Heraeus Accelerator and, in particular, the startups who had the courage to join us and lead this project to success.

Read about the experiences startups from the last round have made with the Heraeus Accelerator Program:
SenSiC
MesoGlue

Intersection of Materials, Data and You

The Heraeus Accelerator is constantly searching for startups that are working on material solutions for the 21st century. This means doing more than the material suppliers of the past. Customers of tomorrow expect a well-orchestrated proposition, in which materials are supported by value-adding data and services.

Our Assets for your Development

Partnership

Accelerator

Combine your knowledge with our know-how and begin to build your legacy.

Mentoring & Expertise

Expertise comes from experience: Our mentoring is based on years of experience in developing, testing and improving a variety of materials. We also offer help with your business plan and provide sound advice on international taxes, rules and regulations.

Network & Partnership

The perfect partner for pilot projects: From chemicals to tests to prototypes, we support you with everything you need for your legacy. We take you to the hottest international trade shows & fairs and connect you with associations and interest representation organizations.

Potential Customers & Market Reach

All the right connections: As an internationally networked corporation, we offer you access to a wide variety of markets. Whether in Europe, Asia or the US, we connect you with relevant partners and B2B customers.

Work & Testing Space

Work like a pro: In our advanced application labs you have experienced specialists and state-of-the-art machinery at your disposal for developing your project. Our digitalization team is available to help you with expertise around artificial intelligence & IoT. They will also support and challenge your digitalization strategy.

Florian Theisen
Management

Florian Theisen

Venture Catalyst - Heraeus Accelerator
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Mario Hehle
Management

Mario Hehle

Head of Corporate Innovation
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Accelerator NEWS

Accelerator program 2020: Ten finalists have been selected

Heraeus today announced the ten finalists for its Accelerator start-up program. Now in its second year, the Heraeus Accelerator program for 2020 focuses on start-up companies in the fields of medical technology and specialized sensors.

It´s DemoDay

Startups from the Heraeus Accelerator present their projects

3 questions to ... SenSic

Olle Westblom, CEO of Swedish startup SenSiC, explains why openness and cooperation at eye level are essential for Accelerator participants.

3 questions to... Heraeus Nexensos

Cooperating with Swedish start-up SenSiC in the first round of the Heraeus Accelerator, our colleagues from Heraeus Nexensos tell us what advantages an accelerator program can have for business units to further develop their product portfolio.

3 questions to ...MesoGlue

The US-startup is one of four startups in the Heraeus Accelerator. We asked the team how they benefit from the Heraeus Accelerator.

Fantastic Four

We have started the first round of the Heraeus Accelerator. Ten candidates took part in the pitch at the company headquarters in Hanau in June. Out of them, these four startups were selected by our jury.

Find out more about Heraeus Group

About Heraeus

Heraeus, the technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a leading international family-owned company with roots going back to 1660.

Our Products and Solutions

Our portfolio ranges from components to coordinated material systems which are used in a wide variety of industries, including the steel, electronics, chemical, automotive and telecommunications industries.

Innovation at Heraeus

Our motto “Open Space. For Open Minds.” serves as both our commitment and our challenge to you. Learn more about Heraeus, and how we drive innovations forward in the future.

Heraeus Medical Components

Our innovative product portfolio, application knowhow and our expertise in matching materials are qualifying us to support our customers in a unique way.

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