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BioTOPics 47 | May 2014 

BioTOP-Report

 Addresses

Networks

BioHyTec – Verein für Bioanalytik 

und Biohybrid-Technologien e. V.

BioHyTec is the biohybrid technology network in the life sciences cluster of  Berlin-Bran-

denburg. This new field of  technology is the interface between biosensor development 

and microsystems technology. Biohybrid systems open up new applications in pharma-

ceutical research, clinical  diagnostics, food analysis and genetic engineering.

biohytec.de

BioResponseNetzwerk 

BioResponse is an interdisciplinary research and development organisation with mem-

bers from Brandenburg, Berlin and Saxony. It focuses on the development and market-

ing of  multiplex assays for diagnostic antibody identification based on the proprietary 

BioResponse technology, which is comprised of  fully automated image analysis of  flu-

orescence-encoded microparticles and labelled cell structures. 

bioresponse.de

DiagnostikNet-BB Netzwerk 

Diagnostik Berlin-Brandenburg

DiagnostikNet-BB is the Berlin-Brandenburg network for in vitro-diagnostics. Members 

include biotech companies as well research institutes and clinics. Main objectives of  

the network are: Development of  system solutions, optimizing compatibility, close co-

operation with leading clinicians and joint marketing.

diagnostiknet-bb.de

Health Capital Berlin-

Brandenburg

In order to develop the scientific and economic position of  the region, the governments 

of  the states of  Berlin and Brandenburg have put the master plan “Healthregion Berlin 

Brandenburg” into effect. Its key to a continued success is a continued close interplay 

between research, development and education7vocational training with production, 

application and supply. All of  these activities are integrated and coordinated through 

the Network “Gesundheitswirtschaft Berlin Brandenburg” under the brand of  “Health-

Capital”.

healthcapital.de

Regenerative Medicine Initiative 

Berlin-Brandenburg

The mission of  the RMIB is to promote the Berlin-Brandenburg region as a center of  

excellence for Regenerative Medicine particularly for cell-based medical biotechnolo-

gy. The RMIB promotes networking in the field and supports the further development of  

clinical studies and education programs. The initiative fosters the collaboration between 

universities, research institutes, companies (including SMEs) and organizations in the 

field of  science and technology. 

rmib.de

RiNA -Netzwerk RNA-

Technologien

The RNA-Network provides ongoing support and funding for the development of  RNA 

technologies with the goal to commercialize the results. One main focus is the improve-

ment and application of  the RNA interference technology. Further projects develop RNA 

aptamers, cell-free protein biosynthesis systems and analyse the structure and function 

of  RNA molecules. The RiNA RNA-Network encourages co-operation and information 

exchange between academy and industry. 

rna-network.com

Zentrum für Molekulare 

Diagnostik und Bioanalytik

The Centre for Molecular Diagnostics and Bioanalytics (ZMDB) is a virtual centre op-

erated under the auspices of  the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Technology and 

the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in close cooperation with the region’s company 

networks. The aim is to bring together regional expertise in basic research, technology 

development, clinical research and industrial cooperation initiatives to set up joint proj-

ects that will speed up the development of  in vitro-diagnostics “Made in Berlin-Bran-

denburg”.

zmdb.de

Biotech Parks

berlinbiotechpark

berlinbiotechpark is located on a 86,000 m² site in the very heart of  Berlin, currently 

offering a total of  approx. 57,000 m² of  office, laboratory and production space, with 

a building potential for another 45,000 m² of  rental area. Offering flexible growth po-

tential, production-orientated media equipment and comprehensive industrial-specific 

services and infrastructure, berlinbiotechpark is particularly attractive for growing inter-

nationally orientated technology companies.

berlinbiotechpark.de

Biotech Campus Potsdam

Just a few minutes away from Potsdam’s central railway station in the direction of  Ca-

puth, BIOTECH CAMPUS POTSDAM is located on the Hermannswerder peninsula in 

the river Havel. It is owned and operated by BIOTECH CAMPUS POTSDAM GmbH, a 

fully owned subsidiary of  the Investment Bank of  the State of  Brandenburg.

biotechcampus.de

Biotechnologiepark Luckenwalde  Located just 30 miles south of  Berlin and 25 miles from Berlin-Brandenburg Internation-

al Airport in the rural district of  Teltow-Flaeming, the Biotechnology Park Luckenwalde 

is one of  the most modern facilities of  its kind in Germany. It is home to 35 companies 

with about 500 employees from Germany, USA, UK, Korea, and Israel.

bio-luck.de

Co:bios Technologiezentrum 

GmbH 

The co:bios Technology Center in Hennigsdorf  offers affordable rental opportunities 

and a selected portfolio of  services and advice to young start-ups as well as medi-

um-sized companies. Therefore Hennigsdorf  is a center of  excellence for life sciences, 

especially in the field of  red biotechnology and medical technology.

cobios- 

technologiezentrum.de

Campus Berlin-Buch bbb 

Management GmbH

Berlin-Buch is home to one of  the largest biotechnology parks in Germany, with 26.000 

square meters of  scalable lab and office space for start-ups and maturing companies. 

Situated to the northeast of  the city, the campus is currently home to 56 companies, 41 

of  which are biotech companies; the rest provide support services. 

bbb-berlin.de

Adlershof Zentren für 

Biotechnologie und Umwelt

Berlin Adlershof  is one of  the most successful high-tech locations in Germany with 

focus on Photonics and Optics, materials and microsystems and media, biotechnology, 

and environment. There are currently 25 biotech companies in Adlershof  occupying 

18,200 sq.m of  lab and office space.

adlershof.de

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