Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB

We combine biology and engineering

What can we do to conserve natural resources and protect the climate? How can we assure an equitable supply of food, water, and raw materials to the world’s growing population? And what can we do to improve the accuracy of diagnostic methods used to detect diseases, provide affordable drug testing, and develop personalized medicine for an ageing society?

Fraunhofer IGB develops processes, technologies and products for health, sustainable chemistry as well as the environment and climate protection. For this, we rely on the combination of biotechnological and process engineering competencies in order to contribute to human well-being, a sustainable economy and an intact environment with the systems approach of bioeconomy and bioinspired, biointegrated and biointelligent solutions.

We provide our customers with end-to-end solutions, from the laboratory to pilot-scale applications, accompanied by a wide range of analysis and testing services.

 

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11.10.2024

Energy vector for decentralized hydrogen supply

Ammonia plays an important role as a transport and storage medium in the hydrogen economy. Promising solutions for its use as an energy vector are currently being developed in the Fraunhofer flagship project AmmonVektor. But how great is the potential? And where are the limits? The workshop "Ammonia – THE supply chain for the hydrogen economy?", on October 30 in Oberhausen, will provide an overview of the latest technologies and developments and provide impetus for the energy transition.
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30.9.2024

Reporter Skin: In-vitro Skin Makes Cell Reaction to Test Substance Measurable in Real Time

The EU has banned animal testing for cosmetics and non-animal alternative methods are preferable for the risk assessment of new chemical substances. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, a three-dimensional skin model has now been set up for the first time that directly displays the skin's reaction to substances: The reporter skin. Thanks to the built-in reporter, the cellular response can be measured precisely and quickly – using a living model. This means that not only cosmetics can be tested effectively, but also allergens and the inflammation-causing or toxic effects of biocides, pesticides and chemicals.
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13.8.2024

Innovative agricultural production with treated water: first living lab in operation

Regional conflicts over the use of water resources are rather common and will continue to intensify as a result of climate change and the increasing strain on natural water resources. Water-intensive agriculture in particular is dependent on efficient solutions. In the HypoWave+ research project, a farm in Lower Saxony is currently implementing a particularly water-efficient process for the hydroponic cultivation of vegetables using high-quality recycled wastewater. On August 20, 2024, media representatives are invited to explore the large-scale implementation as part of this scientifically supported living lab.
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12.6.2024

Pathogen identification – next-generation sequencing optimizes diagnostics

Invasive infections such as sepsis require immediate and targeted treatment. Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and group partners have succeeded in establishing a reconceptualized detection principle that can make a crucial contribution to saving lives through fast, ultra-accurate pathogen identification. They have been chosen to receive the 2024 Stifterverband Science Prize for their efforts.
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Colloquium | October 10, 2024 in Stuttgart

Abwasserkolloquium

Our German-language colloquium on wastewater and waste treatment on October 10, 2024 will focus on high-load digestion and the use of digestate. 

Joint event | November 29, 2024 in Ulm

Virus based Therapies

From molecules to therapeutic approaches: Prof. Susanne Bailer will give a presentation at this 3rd Joint Meeting of GBM & BioPharma Cluster South Germany.

Stakeholder event | December 11, 2024 in Stuttart

IBISBA

Let's discuss together how we can advance industrial biotechnology in Europe and what role Germany can play in this. An event for everyone who is shaping German industrial biotechnology research! The event will be held in English.

Conference | March 12-13, 2025

Fraunhofer DDMC

The DDMC is a bi-annual cutting-edge forum for discussion on Additive Manufacturing, including its application in industry and the environmental impact of such new manufacturing technologies.

 

EIT Food Course | November 11.-13., 2024

Algae Biotechnology

The online course is to provide introductory training and theory in algal biology, culturing, growth and biotechnology under laboratory and small scale pilot facilities.

 

Focus theme

Scaling up to industrial scale

Find out how process optimization works up to the industrial plant and how you can benefit from our expertise and infrastructure.

 

Project

POWER2HYPE

Electrochemical synthesis of hydrogen peroxide from water, air and renewable electric energy.

 

Statement

Against extremism

In a "Statement against extremism", the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft commits itself to openness to the world, democracy and academic freedom

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Annual Report 2023/24

Fraunhofer IGB Annual Report with numerous projects and results from IGB and CBP research.

Our anniversary year “70 years, 70 voices“

We look forward to celebratory events and inspiring voices from employees, former institute directors, and companions and partners from the worlds of research, politics and business.

Virtual 360° tours

Virtual 360° tour at laboratories and technical centers in Stuttgart

Virtual 360° tour of Fraunhofer CBP

Discover the plants and facilities of Fraunhofer CBP in Leuna with our 360° virtual tour!

Virtual 360° tour of BioCat

Discover the plants and facilities of Bio-, Electro- and Chemocatalysis BioCat in Straubing with our 360° virtual tour!

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