Current spin-off projects on the way to a startup

In the spin-off phase, the scientists are given extensive support by HZDR Innovation. The first market test is done by us. By integrating into an innovation ecosystem and further support from our partners such as dresden exists or Hightech Startbahn, our spin-off projects can take their first steps. Find out more about our current spin-off projects.

SideroGaIn

Metal recovery from industrial wastewater

The SideroGaIn team commissioned a pilot plant at the semiconductor company Freiberger Compound Materials (FCM) in the fall of 2025. It is already capable of processing up to 2000 liters of wastewater per day. Gallium recovery is therefore now possible in a sustainable manner and at competitive costs. Scalability and cost-effectiveness of the innovative recycling process are under investigations in current campaigns.

Manufacturing companies in the high-tech industry typically generate a significant amount of wastewater per day. In the German high-tech sector alone, recycling wastewater could save ca. two tons of gallium per year, thereby reducing dependence on imports.