Hi-Acts Announces the Winners of the Use Case Initiatives Call 2025

Driving Innovation Through Science-Industry Collaboration

Every year, Hi-Acts makes a significant contribution to applied research by supporting promising ideas that bridge science and industry. With an annual funding pool of over €500,000, Hi-Acts promotes Use Case Initiatives (UCI) that focus on advancing specific applications and solving current industry challenges.

The Use Case Initiatives are designed to foster collaborations between Helmholtz researchers, industry partners, and start-ups. Selected projects receive €20,000 to €50,000 in seed funding, enabling them to develop technological solutions that are easier to use, more reliable, and cost-effective.

This year, we are excited to announce the winners of the Hi-Acts Use Case Initiatives Call 2025. A total of 10 projects were chosen for their innovative approaches, addressing challenges in areas such as material characterization, radiography, dosimetry, and battery technologies.

The Winners and Their Projects

·      DESY: Sample environment for characterisation of materials under mechanical stress and low temperature of liquid hydrogen
Lead Scientist: Sylvio Haas
This project focuses on enabling advanced material characterization under extreme conditions, crucial for industries working with hydrogen-based energy systems.

·      DESY: Real-time in vivo dosimetry for the treatment of deep-seated tumours
Lead Scientists: Anna Grebinyk & Dr. Frank Stephan
The team is developing cutting-edge tools for real-time dose monitoring during radiotherapy, improving precision and outcomes for cancer treatment.

·      Hereon: High-resolution imaging to explore how voltage variations affect anodization in anodic aluminum oxide films
Lead Scientist: Tamadur Albaraghtheth
This project leverages high-resolution imaging to improve the understanding of anodization processes, enhancing materials for industrial applications.

·      Hereon: Striving for comprehensive ultra-high-speed radiography at PETRA III
Lead Scientist: Pidassa Malimda Bidola
Focused on improving radiographic imaging speeds, this project will enable breakthroughs in observing rapid industrial processes.

·      HZDR: Co57-Beschleunigerproduktion
Lead Scientist: Martin Kreller
Aimed at advancing accelerator-based production of cobalt-57, this project supports reliable supply chains for industrial and medical applications.

·      HZDR: Development and characterisation of high Tc coatings for superconducting cavities
Lead Scientists: Slawomir Prucnal, Maciej Oskar Liedke & Shengqiang Zhou
This project explores superconducting coatings to optimize cavity performance, reducing energy loss in accelerator systems.

·      GSI: Uprotate Project
Lead Scientist: Lennart Volz
This project tackles challenges in beamline technologies, contributing to more efficient and precise accelerator applications.

·      GSI: Test module for the characterization of servers on the Green IT-Cube at GSI
Lead Scientist: Hanna Quintus
Focused on sustainable IT solutions, this initiative assesses energy efficiency and performance of server infrastructure.

·      HZB: BATIXS (Battery Interface X-ray Spectroscopy)
Lead Scientists: Philipp Hönicke & Sebastian Risse
BATIXS delivers advanced tools for analyzing battery interfaces, paving the way for more efficient and durable energy storage solutions.

·      HZB: AIRA
Lead Scientist: Francisco García-Moreno
This project supports advancements in imaging techniques for industrial materials, enabling faster and more precise analysis.

Why It Matters

The Hi-Acts Use Case Initiatives are an integral part of our mission to make accelerator-based technologies more accessible and impactful for industrial partners. By funding these early-stage projects, Hi-Acts helps bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, accelerating innovation and creating value for industries worldwide.

“These initiatives are not just about funding; they are about fostering meaningful collaborations,” says Martina Bauer (GSI).  “We aim to address real-world challenges while unlocking the full potential of Helmholtz expertise and infrastructure.”

Join the Innovation Movement

At Hi-Acts, we believe in the power of collaboration. We invite companies, researchers, and start-ups to partner with us and contribute to cutting-edge solutions that make a difference. Whether it’s through proposing new initiatives or collaborating on existing projects, there’s a place for every innovator in our ecosystem.

💡 Interested in learning more or getting involved? Reach out to us today!

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