Transforming Materials
Innovation into Market Impact
At INM, we pioneer advanced materials for health and quality of life, and materials for energy and resource efficiency. To this aim, we develop materials-based technologies for applications in Biotechnology, Microelectronics, and Climate-Neutral Mobility. Through interdisciplinary research, the use of Artificial Intelligence, and close collaboration with industrial partners, we accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into innovations. In doing so, INM contributes to the objectives of Germany’s Hightech Agenda Deutschland (HTAD) and the innovation strategy of the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) by advancing key enabling technologies and fostering their transfer into practical applications.
Our expertise
Materials for Biotechnology
Pioneering Engineered Living Materials
INM is a recognized pioneer in the field of engineered living materials, covering the entire innovation chain from synthetic biology and bioprogrammable materials to their integration with polymer materials and manufacturing processes.
By combining cutting-edge biological engineering with advanced materials science, INM offers a unique one-stop solution for the development of next-generation technologies across healthcare, industry, and sustainability applications. Our interdisciplinary expertise accelerates the translation of breakthrough research into scalable, market-oriented innovations.
Selected examples
- Living Therapeutic Materials for drug delivery
- Living binders for sustainable wood composites
- Synthetic immune microenvironments for drug discovery
Our Research Units
Materials for Microelectronics
Functional Materials for Smart Electronic and Optical Systems
INM develops advanced functional materials that enable the seamless integration of electronic, optical, and sensing functionalities into future products and systems. Our expertise spans printable electronics, smart sensor technologies, and innovative optical materials, providing industry partners with tailored solutions for high-performance and intelligent applications.
Selected examples
- Functional paste systems for printed electronics
- Optical sensor materials, including advanced mercury sensing technologies
Our Research Units
Materials for Climate-Neutral Mobility
Advanced Materials for Sustainable Energy and Resource Efficiency
Advanced energy materials and electrochemical technologies are key enablers of the transition toward climate-neutral mobility. INM develops innovative solutions for next-generation batteries, resource recovery, and circular economy concepts, helping to strengthen technological sovereignty and sustainable value creation.
Our Research Units
Data-Driven Materials Design
Artificial Intelligence for Accelerated Materials Discovery
INM is integrating artificial intelligence and lab automation into materials research and development. Data-driven materials design enables the rapid exploration of complex design spaces, significantly reducing development cycles and accelerating innovation.
By leveraging advanced modeling, machine learning, and digital workflows, INM helps transform promising material concepts into application-ready solutions faster and more efficiently.
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