In collaboration with Avnet Silica and Renesas, we were looking for start-ups and young innovative companies with hardware-based product ideas. By taking part, start-ups can quickly develop a professionally built and marketable solution.
The winners have now been announced: Congratulations to Hydronauten! The start-up develops and sells active and adaptive damping systems to reduce pressure pulsations in pump and pipework systems. These systems are based on the company's patented QuietHydro technology, which significantly reduces vibrations and noise emissions in pipework.
Second and third place went to Belle Health und CiX Greentech.
More about the winning teams:
Hydronauten
Hydronauten is an innovative company that develops, produces and sells active and adaptive damping systems to reduce pressure pulsations in pump and pipework systems. These systems are based on the company's own patented QuietHydro technology, which significantly reduces vibrations and noise emissions in pipework. In addition, the technology enables the condition of the pump system to be monitored and ensures operation with maximum energy efficiency. This reduces both maintenance and energy costs and conserves resources in the long term.
Belle Health
Belle Health is a FemTech company specialising in women's healthcare. It offers comprehensive treatment options for health conditions such as menopause, premenstrual pain, endometriosis and PCOS. Over 9 million women in Germany are affected every year. The platform uses scientifically validated medical interventions and integrates psychological approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as symptom tracking and the collection of biological data during the menstrual cycle. This innovative approach combines psychological and biological insights to provide personalised and more effective treatments.
CiX Greentech
CiX from Erlangen develops ready-to-connect water purification modules including a control system for the destruction of micropollutants (including drug residues, hormones, bacteria, viruses) and PFAS (perfluorinated alkyl substances, perpetual chemicals) using electricity.