Microfluidics Innovation Hub

🚀Our brand-new website is live! 🚀 Dive into the world of microfluidics and explore a wealth of information on microfluidic device development and manufacturing. Our new site offers: 🔍 Detailed Descriptions: Learn about various microfluidic chip manufacturing methods. 🛠️ Product Development: Get insights into our comprehensive product development services. 📚 Technical Consulting: Discover the technical consulting we offer to help your projects succeed. 🤝 Our Partners: Meet all our incredible partners who make innovation possible. 🌍 Open Call Projects: Find detailed information about our open call projects and how you can get involved. 👥 Meet the Team: Get to know the experts behind the MIH and their extensive expertise. Our website might still be a work in progress, but it's already packed with valuable information that showcases the depth of expertise at the Microfluidics Innovation Hub. Don't miss out on this resource! 📲 Visit our new website now: www.microfluidicshub.eu Let's get microfluidics rolling! 🌟 #MIHfamily #microfluidics

Updates to “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮” – 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - Register now! The #microfluidics community is gearing up for a satellite event of the Health Tech Hub Styria (#HTH25) conference at MedUniGraz. On March 26th, the HTH Styria event offers a special keynote and session focused on microfluidic technologies developed by the NGM project, which brought together 21 partners with expertise along the entire value chain for upscaling microfluidic devices. Learn about our project from Anja Haase Martin Smolka JOANNEUM RESEARCH MATERIALS and demo cases from partners George Tsekenis Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens; Jörg Nestler BiFlow Systems GmbH Max Sonnleitner GENSPEED Biotech Martin Hajnsek Erba Mannheim Anetxu Ayerdi, Verónica Mora Sanz TECNALIA Research & Innovation Out of this project the Microfluidics Innovation Hub (MIH) association was founded as a single-entry-point to the wide range of cutting-edge microfluidic technologies. Ronald Tingl and Divesh Baxani Kamal, PhD will present MIH and welcome speakers from our #OpenCall projects which took advantage of NGM/MIH services (Accunea Ltd., VERAXA Biotech GmbH, Lumeox), along with experts from Austria's broader microfluidics community (Sarcura , Cellectric Biosciences, Molecular Devices, PyroScience GmbH, elyte diagnostics GmbH). At 18:00, all participants are invited to "MicroFluids and MicroBites," an event offering the chance to explore prototypes firsthand while connecting and networking. Attendance to the Next Generation of Microfluidics and networking sessions is free. To receive a special code to join without charge, please email caitlin.ahern@bnn.at. Register (entering your code at the end of the registration process) at the HTH Styria website here: https://lnkd.in/dE4fvxjD You are welcome to attend the whole event, or pick which sessions are of interest. Be sure to click on the Microfluidics events on 26th March from 11:30-19:00! #labonafoil #labonachip #roll2roll #HealthTech

Enzyre B.V. – Advancing Blood Coagulation Diagnostics with Microfluidics 🎉 Mission Accomplished! The Enzyre Open Call Project Successfully Wrapped Up! Enzyre has taken a major step forward in blood coagulation diagnostics with their #EnzyPad platform! 🩸✨ 💡 What’s the breakthrough? The project focused on integrating a new assay for Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) detection into their existing microfluidic cartridge. 🛠 SCIENION contributed expertise in reagent immobilization, while bionic surface technologies GmbH optimized fluidic circuitry through advanced simulations—bringing this innovative diagnostic tool closer to market. 🔗 Why it matters? By leveraging the MIH Open Call, Enzyre accelerated its product development journey with the right partners, unlocking new possibilities in personalized diagnostics. 📢 A huge thanks to Waander L. van Heerde (CSO, Enzyre), Rudy Lagraauw (Micronit), and all MIH partners for their commitment to innovation! 💬 Waander L. van Heerde, CSO Enzyre: "The combined expertise of Micronit, BST, and Scienion were invaluable in refining our complex microfluidic platform. Thanks to MIH for bringing together the right expertise and accelerating our product development!" 🚀 Stay tuned for more microfluidic innovations! 🔎 Check out the details: https://lnkd.in/dgTjS_rd #Microfluidics #Diagnostics #Innovation #NextGenMicrofluidics #Enzyre #MIHfamily 🧪 This project has received funding from the European Union’s HORIZON 2020 research & innovation programme under grant agreement no. 862092.

🚀 Join Us for the Third Webinar in Our Final Series! 🔬 Foil-Based Microfluidic Chips for Multiplex In Vitro Diagnostics – A Game Changer for Lab-Quality Results at Low Cost 📅 Wednesday, 5 February | 14:00-15:00 CET 📍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dNNhsVyw In the NextGenMicrofluidics project, our partners have pushed the boundaries of microfluidics by developing a high-volume production process for sensor chips used in molecular recognition platforms. ✨ Key Highlights: ✅ Capillary-filled polymer foil chips integrated with chemo-luminescent sensor arrays ✅ Upscaling foil-based IVD chips to TRL7 – a breakthrough in diagnostics ✅ Full roll-to-roll process flow including imprinting, biomolecule printing, inlet cutting & lamination ✅ Tested with SARS-CoV-2 as a use case 💡 Learn from industry experts Christian Wolf, B.A. (JOANNEUM RESEARCH), Max Sonnleitner (GENSPEED Biotech ), and NGM coordinator Martin Smolka (JOANNEUM RESEARCH MATERIALS) as they discuss cutting-edge microfluidic innovations. 🔗 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dNNhsVyw #Microfluidics #NextGenMicrofluidics #IVD #LabOnAChip #Diagnostics #Innovation #MIHfamily This project has received funding from the European Union’s HORIZON 2020 research & innovation programme under grant agreement no. 862092.

REMINDER: Webinar "Self-contained, low-cost lab-on-a-chip cartridge for multiplexed MDx and food analysis" on January 22nd! (From our demo case Using Aptamers to Improve Biosensors for Food Safety and Public Health Monitoring) Wednesday, 22 January, 14:00-15:00 CET NextGenMicrofluidics unites the expertise of 21 companies and research institutions across the entire value chain to develop microfluidic lab-on-a-foil systems. It offers services for the design and production of these systems, catering to businesses ranging from start-ups to major industries. As part of the H2020 project, this collaboration was tested through 5 demonstration cases. Our #webinar will focus on the outcomes of Demo Case 1, where partners worked together to create a molecular diagnostics assay for the simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza, as well as the use of aptamers to identify food contaminants. The project scaled up the production of various components for biochemical and molecular diagnostics assays and microfluidic systems, such as sensor chips, foils, surface functionalization, and spotting. These developments led to a simulation-based assay design and microfluidic and sensor channel library, both easily customizable to the needs of different assays and readout platforms, fluidic structuring of low-autofluorescence materials such as COP and novel materials such as biodegradable thermoplastics and self-powered fluidic actuation with disposable micropumps and microvalves. George Tsekenis of Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens and Jörg Nestler of BiFlow Systems GmbH will present this exciting work. Learn about the technologies developed and how companies can benefit from them! Beyond the end of the project, the Microfluidics Innovation Hub (MIH) provides a single entry point for customers to access a wide range of cutting-edge microfluidic technologies from Europe’s leading research centers and companies. MIH supports the entire value chain to accelerate the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into functional prototypes and scalable mass production solutions. Register via the link in the comment! #SARScov2 #influenza #foodmonitoring #aptamers

Excited to share the second webinar in the final NextGenMicrofluidics series! 🌟 Join us as we dive into the game-changing advancements in lab-on-a-chip technology, exploring how aptamers are revolutionizing biosensors for food safety and public health monitoring. From multiplexed molecular diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza to cutting-edge microfluidic scaling and biodegradable materials, this webinar showcases the incredible collaboration of 21 organizations across the microfluidics value chain. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from the experts— George Tsekenis and Jörg Nestler —about how these innovations can drive real-world impact for diagnostics and beyond. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d8rPF8g5 Let’s innovate together! #MIHfamily This project has received funding from the European Union’s HORIZON 2020 research & innovation programme under grant agreement no. 862092.

🌟 Microfluidics in Action: A Shoutout to bionic surface technologies GmbH ! 🌟 We’re always thrilled to see the amazing work our #MIHfamily members are doing! BSTs use of CFD simulations to optimize microfluidic rinsing processes is a perfect example of how innovation drives precision in critical systems like diagnostic devices and lab-on-a-chip solutions. 💧 Highlights like: - Efficient residue removal - Minimal fluid consumption - Prevention of backflow ...show just how impactful these insights can be for designing better systems across industries. We’re proud to have partners who continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible in microfluidics. 🚀 Check out their simulations and see how advanced engineering meets real-world applications! #MIHfamily #Microfluidics #CFD #FluidDynamics #Innovation #Engineering

📢 Exciting News from the NextGenMicrofluidics Webinar Series! Join us on Tuesday, *3 December, 14:00–15:00 CET* for a fascinating dive into Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies for Biological Monitoring. 🚀 This webinar showcases cutting-edge microfluidic solutions for: 🔬 Neuron cell culture and axon outgrowth monitoring 👩🔬 Enzyme activity monitoring in industrial solid-state fermentation processes Discover how these innovative lab-on-foil technologies are advancing science and industry, developed in collaboration with TECNALIA Research & Innovation and other NextGenMicrofluidics partners. 🧪 At MIH, we’re proud to support such breakthroughs, offering a single entry point for cutting-edge microfluidic technologies across the entire value chain. 👉 Don’t miss this chance to explore how microfluidics can accelerate your projects. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPY_S7R8 #MIHfamily #microfluidics #labonachip #fermentation #neurons #innovation

🌟 Transforming Kidney Care – One Innovation at a Time! 🌟 We’re thrilled to see our customer Accunea Ltd., a MedTech startup and Imperial College London spinout, making strides in kidney care with their groundbreaking device, #RenoSure. This cutting-edge technology is redefining how organ health is assessed before transplantation, offering real-time, accurate insights into kidney function. By utilizing unique biomarker monitoring, RenoSure holds the promise to: ✅ Prevent good organs from being wasted ✅ Save more lives ✅ Reduce strain on healthcare systems 💡 With over 100,000 kidney transplants worldwide annually and many viable organs going unused, RenoSure is paving the way for a more sustainable and effective approach to organ transplantation. #Microfluidics plays a key role in making devices like RenoSure compact, efficient, and easy to integrate into current healthcare pathways. This collaboration showcases the immense potential of partnerships in accelerating impactful MedTech solutions. 👉 Learn more about Accunea’s work and their mission to revolutionize kidney transplantation here: https://lnkd.in/eKTuTNcK #MedTech #Innovation #KidneyCare #Transplantation #Microfluidics #MIHfamily

Day 3 at COMPAMED 2024! 🚀 We’re halfway through, and the energy at our booth has been incredible! From inspiring conversations to exploring potential partnerships, it’s amazing to see so much excitement around microfluidic innovation. If you haven’t stopped by yet, there’s still time! Come visit us in Hall 8A, Booth K32 to learn more about our work and meet some of our #MIHfamily companies driving the future of diagnostics and healthcare. Looking forward to what the rest of COMPAMED has in store! #COMPAMED2024 #Innovation #MIHfamily #Diagnostics #HealthcareTech #Microfluidics