March 17, 2026
Introducing our New Members – Q1 2026
We are pleased to introduce these new members and highlight the diverse capabilities they bring to our cluster! Looking forward to your active participation!
 | Bioneer A/S https://bioneer.dk/ Bioneer is an R&D-driven CRO and CDMO and a Danish government-approved RTO with 40 years of experience. The company supports biotech and pharma partners in drug discovery, early development, and manufacturing, delivering customized solutions for early drug candidates, recombinant proteins, and key preclinical insights. |
 | 5-HT Chemistry & Health https://www.5-ht.com/ 5-HT Chemistry & Health is a global innovation ecosystem based in Ludwigshafen, connecting the fields of chemistry and health. It brings together corporates, startups, investors, and academic partners to foster innovation, digitalization, and collaboration. 5-HT enables networking, cooperation, and co-development, supporting innovation journeys, strategies, and a strong cross-sector community. Its mission is to help shape the digital and sustainable future of chemistry and health through technology-driven collaboration. 5-HT is part of the German Digital Hub Initiative (de:hub) and the Baden-Württemberg Digihub network. Its shareholders include BASF, SAP, the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, and the startup centers of Mannheim, Heidelberg, and Ludwigshafen. |
 | HEMEX AG https://hemex.ch/ Hemex is a European Contract Research Organization (CRO) supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech SMEs with end-to-end pre-clinical & clinical development solutions. Headquartered in the Basel region, with offices in Germany, Benelux, and across three continents, Hemex specializes in multinational clinical trials. Services include clinical operations, regulatory support, quality assurance, BA/BE, PK, and Phase I studies, rapid patient recruitment, and imaging core lab services. |
 | ImmunoEdge https://www.linkedin.com/company/immunoedge/about/ ImmunoEdge is a Heidelberg-based biotech startup developing a high-sensitivity, low-loss technology to uncover clinically relevant tumor peptides from minimally invasive biopsies. By enabling actionable target discovery and longitudinal monitoring throughout treatment, ImmunoEdge supports next generation immunotherapies. |
 | KONEXIO BIOTECH, S.L. https://konexiobiotech.com/en/about-us/ Konexio Biotech provides technical consulting across the full development pathway of biotechnological and pharmaceutical products. With a multidisciplinary team of experts in biomedical sciences, pharmacy, and engineering, the company delivers strategic technical and regulatory solutions to help innovative products successfully reach the healthcare market and patients. |
 | Lonza AG https://www.lonza.com/ Lonza is one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing organizations, employing around 20,000 people across five continents. The company supports pharmaceutical and biotech partners with advanced technologies, scientific expertise, and world-class manufacturing to bring innovative therapies to market. In 2025, Lonza generated sales of CHF 6.5 billion with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 2.1 billion. |
 | PICO BioScience GmbH (Formerly: Actome GmbH) https://www.pico-bioscience.eu PICO BioScience accelerates life science research and drug discovery through its proprietary Protein Interaction Coupling (PICO) technology. Their kits deliver high-throughput, absolute quantification of extracellular vesicles (EVs), proteins, and post-translational modifications with unmatched specificity. They empower the global scientific community with: Innovative PICO Kits: High-performance tools for in-house research. Tailored PICO Services: Expert assay development and proteomic studies. |
 | SERVA Electrophoresis GmbH https://www.serva.de/enDE/index.html SERVA has over 60 years of experience supplying high-quality reagents to scientists worldwide. The company combines expertise in manufacturing, development, and distribution with strong customer service and a commitment to innovation in the life sciences. Guided by technical excellence and total quality management, SERVA upholds the highest standards in product quality, workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and is certified to ISO 9001:2015. |
 | Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit (ZI) https://www.zi-mannheim.de/index.html The Central Institute of Mental Health is a leading European center for research and treatment in psychiatry, psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and addiction medicine. Its four clinics provide advanced psychiatric care for Mannheim’s population. In close collaboration with Heidelberg University and as part of national research alliances, the institute combines cutting-edge research with clinical excellence and employs over 1,400 staff. |
