{
  "id": 7798641,
  "title": "Wissenschaftspreis: Zukunftspreis: Energiespeicher, Chip und Intensiv-Therapie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/wissenschaftspreis-zukunftspreis-energiespeicher-chip-und-intensiv",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:38:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/forschung-innovation/wissenschaftspreis-zukunftspreis-energiespeicher-chip-und-intensiv-therapie/100255037.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "This year, innovations in smart energy storage, high-efficiency microchips, and new treatment options for intensive care patients have been nominated for Germany's Zukunftspreis, or Future Prize. These three projects from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg tackle major future issues and are already market-ready. They were showcased at the German Museum in Munich on Wednesday. The winner of the 250,000 Euro prize will be decided by a jury on November 18, who will then present it to the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in Berlin. The nomination alone is a prestigious recognition.\n\nA reversible fuel cell power plant, capable of generating electricity from biogas, natural gas, or hydrogen and producing hydrogen or synthetic methane when there's an excess of wind and solar energy, has been developed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). This technology allows for the long-term storage of energy in the existing gas network and its subsequent use for electricity generation. It led to the creation of the company Reverion in 2022, with commercial systems already in use.\n\nIn the medical field, researchers from the Advitos-Gesellschaft in Munich are focusing on the third leading cause of death in Germany, sepsis. A system has been developed that can simultaneously support multiple vital functions in cases of severe sepsis, poisoning, or post-operative care. This system removes water-soluble and protein-bound toxins from the blood, helps eliminate carbon dioxide, and stabilizes the acid-base balance. It traces its origins to research from 1995 by the late nephrologist Bernhard Kreymann. Over 11,500 treatments have been conducted using this technology across more than 30 intensive care units in Germany and Austria.\n\nLastly, a new chip technology has been developed to handle increasing data volumes brought about by the digitalization and AI systems. As data transmission with electrical signals becomes less efficient and generates more heat at higher data rates, researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created an efficient method for manufacturing photonic microchips. By using nanoscale 3D printing, these chips and optical fibers are connected automatically via microscopic, three-dimensional light conductors, known as photononic wirebonds. This technology enables cost-efficient mass production of photonic systems for data centers and applications such as artificial intelligence.",
  "summary": "Drei Projekte aus Bayern und Baden-Württemberg gehen ins Rennen um den Deutschen Zukunftspreis 2026. Was ihre Technologien für Medizin, Energiewende und Digitalisierung leisten können.",
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