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Project overview

Here you will find an overview of the projects we are currently funding. On average, about 250 projects are being funded. Smaller funding projects are sometimes not described individually.

269

ongoing projects

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    245 project descriptions available

    100 years of the Zeiss Planetarium Jena Science Communication – CZS Individual funding

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    in 2026, the planetarium in Jena will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To mark the anniversary, extensive modernization work will be carried out to ensure that it retains its pioneering role in terms of knowledge transfer and technology.

    3D Designer Materials - Large individual funding projects – CZS Applied basic science

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    In the field of 3D metamaterials, the 3D Matter Made to Order cluster is developing customized artificial materials that exhibit a wide range of features not found in nature.

    3D Endoscopic Microfabrication (3DEndoFab) Life Science Technologies, Talents - Individual funding programmes – CZS Nexus

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    Dr. Andrea Toulouse conducts research in the field of micro-optics and fibre-based 3D printing. After studying physics at RWTH Aachen University, she worked as a development engineer in industry. This was followed by a doctorate and postdoc at the University of Stuttgart.

    A novel adapter-programmable hydrogel matrix for integrated CAR T cell manufacturing (CAR-AdMATRIX) Life Science Technologies, Talents - Individual funding programmes – CZS research boost

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    Prof. Dr. Jörg Mittelstät, Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Reutlingen University, is researching programmable biomaterials in the "CAR-AdMATRIX" project to enable better and more cost-effective cancer therapy.

    Acoustofluidic Isolation of Extracellular Vesicles for Early Cancer Theranostics (AcouVesi) Life Science Technologies, Talents - Individual funding programmes – CZS Nexus

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    Dr. Michael Gerlt develops microfluidic systems for cancer research. He studied electrical engineering at the Universities of Wuppertal and Munich (TU), obtained his doctorate in mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich and conducted research in biomedical engineering in Lund.

    Activated transport and dynamic heterogeneous catalysis in molecular factories Talents - Individual funding programmes – CZS Nexus

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    Dr Simon Krause is a chemist and materials scientist working in the field of dynamic nanoporous framework materials. He studied chemistry at the University of Nottingham and TU Dresden. Since 2021 is a group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart.

    Active control of the surface properties of implants (AKTIO) Life Science Technologies, Transfer - Project funding programmes – CZS Transfer

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    In order to achieve better healing of implants, the project is researching the active control of implant surfaces. Switchable macromolecules are used for this purpose depending on the phases of wound healing.

    Adaptive dynamic and biocompatible micro-optics for endoscopy systems using 5D printing Life Science Technologies, Risk - Project funding programmes – CZS Wildcard

    Short description

    For the first time, light-controlled adaptive micro-optics for endoscopes that can dynamically adapt their focus position and spectral properties to changing requirements in real time are to be researched.

    Adsorption heat storage for the commercial heat transition Resource efficiency, Transfer - Project funding programmes – CZS Transfer

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    The aim of the project is to develop an adsorption heat storage system that can store regenerative heat and provide temperatures above 100 °C, as required in the commercial and service sectors, for example.

    AEDC - Conception Exhibition Storyline Science Communication – CZS Individual funding

    Short description

    An experience center is being built around the life and work of Albert Einstein in his native city of Ulm. To this end, an overall concept for the exhibition is being developed, a narrative for the "storylines" as well as a scenographic concept and exhibition design.