Innovation Portfolio
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
One of Germany's oldest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1810. Excellence in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and life sciences. Core member of the Berlin University Alliance with strong clusters in mathematics, neuroscience, and materials research.
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Patents
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Inventors
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Spin-offs
Patent Portfolio
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Patents by Technology Area
Portfolio Highlights
Total Patents
21
Recent Patent Publications (2025 & 2026)
7
Top Inventors
Patent Portfolio
Featured Technologies
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Method for Light-Induced Release of an Amine from a Protected Amine Compound, Method for Preparing a Protected Amine Compound, Protecting Group and Compound
This invention describes a method for releasing an amine compound from a chemically protected form using light (photoinduction). A specific protective group is attached to an amine to temporarily block its reactivity, and exposure to light triggers the removal of that protective group, freeing the active amine. The patent also covers the process for making these protected amine compounds and the protective group itself. This approach gives chemists precise, on-demand control over when and where an amine becomes chemically active.
Electrochemically Debondable Thiol-Catechol-Functionality (TCC) Adhesive System and Use Thereof
This invention is an adhesive system that can be switched off on demand using an electrical signal. It is based on a chemical combination of thiol and catechol groups that bond strongly when cured, but lose their adhesion when an electric current oxidizes the catechol molecules into quinones. To make this electrochemical debonding practical, the adhesive contains conductive particle fillers and an ionic liquid, which together allow electricity to flow through the adhesive and trigger a controlled release — either fully detaching the bond or simply reducing its strength enough to allow separation.
Method and Arrangement for Generating and Processing Photon Streams
This invention describes a method and system for generating and processing streams of single photons for quantum communication. Each photon in the stream is coherently split into two components that are sent to two separate receivers, where each component generates two time-shifted quantum states. The key innovation is the use of an "anti-bunched" photon stream — one in which photons are spaced apart in time in a highly regular, non-random way — characterized by an anti-bunching length. A bit of information is registered only when both receivers detect a photon event simultaneously or within a time window no larger than this anti-bunching length, effectively using the quantum statistics of the light source as a security and synchronization mechanism.
Success Stories
Featured Spin-off Companies
Companies founded based on our organization's technologies
arcneo GmbH
arcneo GmbH develops and finances sustainable multi-family housing projects using modular solid wood construction, offering secured investment bonds with measurable ESG impact.
GreenMates GmbH
GreenMates GmbH provides an app that empowers users to make personalized, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly food choices.
Diversity Factory GmbH
Diversity Factory GmbH is a consulting and training company specializing in diversity management and social sustainability for organizations and companies.
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